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Alberta Fish and Wildlife talks ice safety as Grande Prairie prepares for more warm weather

Grande Prairie has been experiencing some rather "spring-like" conditions in recent days, and with temperatures forecasted to pick up once again, Alberta Fish and Wildlife is encouraging residents to exercise some caution if they plan on using the ice for recreation this winter. 

Authorities still working with youth from coyote abuse video

Work is being done to hold the young people accused of inhumanely killed a coyote accountable for their actions....

Hunter given ban, fine after telling enforcement officer neighbour about violations

A Fort McMurray man has been barred from hunting for a year in part for illegally hunting in the...

Video of inhumane coyote death under investigation

An online video of a wild animal being killed inhumanely is being investigated by authorities. The video, as viewed...

Guide fined for dangerous, illegal hunting

Two cases of illegal and dangerous hunting near St. Isidore have earned a guide $15,000 in fines. Alberta Fish...

Young black bear found dead north of Debolt

Alberta Fish & Wildlife officers are investigating the death of yet another bear in the Grande Prairie region. This...

Second grizzly shot dead south of Grande Prairie

A second grizzly bear has been shot and killed south of Grande Prairie. Alberta Fish and Wildlife Enforcement says...

Young grizzly shot south of Grande Prairie

Fish & Wildlife officers are looking to speak with anyone who may know something about a young grizzly being...

Hunters fined for “zone jumping” near Peace River

Illegal hunting in the Peace River area has led to fines against two people. Alberta Fish and Wildlife Enforcement...

Wapiti Nordic Ski Club area closed due to grizzly

The area around the Wapiti Nordic Ski Club has been closed due to an aggressive grizzly bear. Alberta Fish...

Jogger comes across bear on South Bear Creek Trails

Warning signs have been put up after a jogger came across a black bear in Grande Prairie Monday morning....

No confirmed sightings of cougar along Resources Road

No further cougar sightings have been reported after one was possibly spotted on Resources Road Wednesday morning. RCMP got...

Driver charged after incident at Magoo’s Landing boat launch

Fish and Wildlife officers say a driver has been charged after getting their truck stuck in the bed of...

Province increasing parks and public land enforcement

The province of Alberta is upping enforcement in parks and on public land ahead of the May long weekend....

Damage done to Wapiti River shore, sign over long weekend

Fish and Wildlife officers are turning to the public for helping finding the people responsible for damaging public land...

Cougar killed after morning sighting in Grande Prairie

Fish and Wildlife had to put down a cougar in Grande Prairie today. It was spotted on 116th Street...
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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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