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GP911 investigating service disruptions to ensure “transparency” and “accountability”

Community Ethan Montague -
9-1-1 services for Northern Alberta have returned- now fully and independently operational. 

UPDATE: 9-1-1 service in Northwestern Alberta returns through partner agencies, Telus continues investigation

Community Ethan Montague -
GP911 is experiencing "technical difficulties" that has resulted in an outage of 9-1-1 services for most of Northwestern Alberta. 

Numerous emergency response agencies participating in mass casualty training event at NWP

Northwestern Polytechnic Ethan Montague -
Several agencies are advising the public of a mass casualty training event at Northwestern Polytechnic on April 24th. 

GPREP launches social media accounts to improve communication during emergencies

Community Ethan Montague -
Grande Prairie residents will have a direct source for emergency updates this summer through GPREP's newly launched social media accounts. 

Radio stations across the prairies prepare for STARS radiothon on April 1st

Community Ethan Montague -
STARS is celebrating 40 years of service with a special fundraiser at the beginning of April to help ensure their teams can continue to save lives for many years to come. 

County of GP encourages residents to prepare emergency kits for 2025 wildfire season

Fire Ethan Montague -
The County of Grande Prairie is once again encouraging residents to prepare emergency kits now that fire season is officially underway. 

AHS opens up new state-of-the art EMS facility in Valleyview

Health Care Ethan Montague -
Alberta Health Services has officially cut the ribbon on a brand-new EMS facility in Valleyview. 

GPFD responding to house fire near downtown core

Fire Ethan Montague -
The Grande Prairie Fire Department is on scene at a house fire in a residence along 102nd Avenue, north of the downtown core. 

Traffic control measures implemented due to structure fire in Peace River

Fire Ethan Montague -
Members of the Peace River RCMP have implemented some traffic control measures as a result of a structure fire in the municipality. 

No docs in Fairview for 24 hours: AHS

Health Care Ethan Montague -
The Fairview Health Complex ED will be without an on-site doctor for a period of 24 hours this week. 

Mock disaster tests regional emergency response

News Erica Fisher -
The Grande Prairie region is now better prepared for a large-scale emergency. Over the past three days, a mock...

Evergreen Park prepared for emergencies

News Justine Kelsie -
Evergreen Park has been designated as an evacuation centre for the region and cheques have been presented to prepare...

Bed shortage at QEII hospital

News Justine Kelsie -
A busy emergency room and longer wait times at the QE II hospital but there is a glimmer of...

Testing large-scale disaster response

News Erica Fisher -
If you notice more emergency vehicles than usual in the County Wednesday, don't be alarmed. The Grande Prairie Regional...

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Road construction kicks off in Crystal Lake

Traffic & Closures
Drivers in Crystal Lake can expect to see construction in their neck of the woods for the next little while as crews have kicked off several projects in the area.

Grande Prairie RCMP search for missing 48-year-old

Missing person
Police in Grande Prairie are hoping the public in tracking down a missing 48-year-old woman.

UPDATE: Tornado watch lifted for Fox Creek

Weather Warnings
A Tornado watch has been issued for an area of the MD of Greenview, including close to Fox Creek.

Suspect arrested in connection to Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation homicide

Crime
The man wanted in connection to a homicide on Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation last month.

Grande Prairie resident takes home record Lightning Lotto jackpot

Community
A Grande Prairie woman is $1.7 million richer after a record breaking jackpot win on Lightning Lotto.
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