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Daylight saving time “the perfect time” to swap smoke alarm batteries: County of GP

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. 

FireSmart work will result in numerous trail closures in South Bear Creek

Some portions of the South Bear Creek trail system will be temporarily closed beginning on October 15th. The closures come...

County encourages residents to educate themselves on smoke alarm safety

Several local organizations are taking part in the 2024 Fire Prevention Week initiative, educating residents on the importance of...

“We want to be as prepared as possible”: GP Mayor encourages FireSmarting among residents

After the city's announcement that crews will begin working on FireSmarting two key areas after the Thanksgiving weekend, Grande...

FireSmart vegetation management to begin October 15th

The City of Grande Prairie will begin FireSmart vegetation management work on October 15th. This comes after the city was...

Winter holdover fires a cause for concern for Regional Fire Service

The fire season is winding down in the Peace Country after a seemingly tame summer, but Grande Prairie Regional...

County encourages residents to participate in 2024 Fire Prevention Week learning opportunities

The County of Grande Prairie is kicking off the 2024 Fire Prevention Week in a big way, with five...

County of GP and Town of Wembley detail outlines for fire and recreation resource sharing

In an effort to share costs for "mutually beneficial" recreational and fire services, the County of Grande Prairie and...
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Enjoy the water but be safe: Water safety tips from GP Technical Search and Rescue

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. 

All evacuation orders lifted in County of Grande Prairie

The County of Grande Prairie has lifted all evacuation orders that were in place because of the Kiskatinaw River wildfire. 

St. John Paul II graduate receives prestigious scholarship

A Grande Prairie high school graduate is the recipient of a $100,000 scholarship for the next step in his education at the University of Calgary.

Evacuation area reduced in county, Kiskatinaw River wildfire remains classified as out of control

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.

Swanavon students stir up community spirit during Lemonade Fundraiser

Ahead of Lemonade Day on Saturday, Grande 1 students...
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