The Grande Prairie Forest Area has officially entered the second month of fire season, and while fire danger remains "low" in the region, the County of GP is reminding residents that fire permits are required to help keep fire season, fire-free.Â
The Grande Prairie Police Service's newly established Community Standards Unit and the Grande Prairie Fire Department worked together to board up a vacant home that was posing safety concerns to the community.Â
The County of Grande Prairie recognized the achievements of the Regional Fire Service and Enforcement members during the 2024 graduation and service award ceremony.Â
Daylight saving time begins on March 9th, and aside from losing an hour of sleep, the County of Grande Prairie is reminding residents to change out the batteries in their smoke detectors.Â
The City of Grande Prairie has approved a project that will allow for a new Integrated Emergency Dispatching Centre, which will operate out of the City on 99 building in downtown GP.Â
As the weather heats up and people look to cool down in the different bodies of water around Alberta, Grande Prairie Technical Search and Rescue is reminding everyone to keep safety in mind.Â
The County of Grande Prairie has reduced the Kiskatinaw River wildfire evacuation area, allowing those who live east of Range Road 132 to Range Road 130 between Township Road 710 and Township Road 740 to return home.
