Tag: firesmart

Portion of Wapiti Nordic Trail to temporarily close for FireSmart mitigation work

County of Grande Prairie My GP Now -
Users of the Wapiti Nordic Trails will see some work in the area over the next few months to complete some FireSmart mitigation in the area.

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

Fire Ethan Montague -
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

Fire Ethan Montague -
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

News Ethan Montague -
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

Fire Ethan Montague -
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

News Emma Mason -
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

News Erica Fisher -
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

News Erica Fisher -
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

News Erica Fisher -
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

News Erica Fisher -
Some controlled burns have started in the County of Grande Prairie. Contractors will spend the next couple of weeks...

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