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County of GP encouraging FireSmart practices as fire danger remains “low” in Forest Area

Grande Prairie's fire season has had a quiet start, and the County is encouraging residents to keep it that way. 

Education among key priorities for County of GP ahead of 2025 wildfire season

The County of Grande Prairie has received the Regional Fire Service's 2024 Annual Report, which identifies several key difference-makers for the county to be mindful of ahead of the 2025 wildfire season. 

“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...

County wrapping up FireSmart project

People living southeast of Grande Prairie may notice smoke in the air over the next few weeks. The County...

FireSmart work starting southeast of Grande Prairie

People living in the southern part of Grande Prairie might notice some extra noise next month. The County of...

FireSmart work gets underway south of Grande Prairie

People living and working south and southeast of Grande Prairie can expect to see and smell smoke south of...

Grande Prairie-area fire departments learn from Fort McMurray wildfire response

There was a lot for local fire departments to learn from the devastating wildfire in Fort McMurray. Firefighters helped...

Controlled burn of logging debris in Dunes area

Some controlled burns have started in the County of Grande Prairie. Contractors will spend the next couple of weeks...
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County wide fire restriction in effect starting Thursday

The County of Grande Prairie has issued a fire...

Grande Prairie Public Health Clinic temporarily closed due to air quality issue

The Grande Prairie Health Clinic in the Grande Prairie...

ANAVETS set for grand opening of new location

The Army, Navy, and Air Force Veterans of Canada...

Male youth arrested in connection to trio of armed robberies in Grande Prairie

A youth has been arrested following three alleged armed...

Grande Prairie MP-elect suspects Canadians will be back to the polls “within a matter of months”

MP-Elect Chris Warkentin says it's "likely" Canadians will head back to the polls sooner than later, despite the dust from election day barely beginning to settle. 
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