Tag: fire

GPFD respond to Friday morning fire in Crystal Ridge

Fire Thomas Robertson - May 29, 2026

Grande Prairie Fire Department are investigating the cause of a structure fire in Crystal Ridge, Friday morning.

Two out of control wildfires south of Wembley have drawn a full response

Fire Thomas Robertson - May 29, 2026

According to Alberta Wildfires, there is two 'out of control' fires roughly 20 kilometers south of Wembley.

Arson investigation into early morning Peace River fire ongoing

Crime Kass Patterson - May 17, 2025

Peace River RCMP is looking for dashcam footage that could assist the arson investigation into an early morning fire.

County of GP asks residents to help keep season fire-free through burn permits

Fire Ethan Montague - April 7, 2025

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.

GPPS Community Standards Unit, GPFD board up flop house in Cobblestone

Crime Ethan Montague - April 4, 2025

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.

County recognizes nearly 60 Fire Service and Enforcement members

County of Grande Prairie Ethan Montague - March 17, 2025

The County of Grande Prairie recognized the achievements of the Regional Fire Service and Enforcement members during the 2024 graduation and service award ceremony.

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

County of Grande Prairie Ethan Montague - March 7, 2025

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.

Fairview man charged following RCMP arson investigation

RCMP Ethan Montague - January 16, 2025

The Fairview RCMP has laid charges after a several month-long investigation into reports of multiple residential fires in April 2024.

City Council chooses City on 99 as the location for new Emergency Dispatching Centre

GP City Hall Ethan Montague - December 17, 2024

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.

County Regional Fire Service opens the doors at new “state-of-the-art” firefighter training facility

County of Grande Prairie Ethan Montague - October 31, 2024

The County Regional Fire Service and its partners have announced the grand opening of a brand new, state-of-the-art Fire Training Centre.

Peace River RCMP assisting fire services in response to large structure fire

RCMP Ethan Montague - October 30, 2024

The Peace River RCMP has been called to assist local fire services with the response to what is being described as a "large" structure fire.

Scenic Ridge home woken by fire

News Erica Fisher - April 19, 2019

Everyone was able to make it out safely after a fire broke out in a Scenic Ridge home early...

UPDATE: One person facing jail time after fatal Cadotte Lake house fire

News Erica Fisher - March 6, 2019

UPDATE: As of May 3rd, 2019, Moberly-Horseman was given a seven-year jail sentence for breaking and entering less time...

House near Elmworth goes up in flames

News Erica Fisher - February 15, 2019

County of Grande Prairie firefighters are putting out a fire at a home near Elmworth. The County Regional Fire...

Fire sparks in Scenic Ridge garage

News Erica Fisher - February 14, 2019

The contents of a residential garage have been destroyed by fire. The Grande Prairie Fire Department was called to...

Fire forces evacuation of Willow Place

News Erica Fisher - January 20, 2019

Residents of Willow Place in downtown Grande Prairie had to leave their homes Saturday night. A fire broke out...

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