Tag: flood

City crews continue late-season snow clearing operations

Snow clearing Ethan Montague - March 31, 2025

While Grande Prairie's winter weather made a brief return last week, accumulation has not quite reached the trigger point for residential clearing.

South Peace Regional Archives closed until further notice due to flooding

Community Ethan Montague - December 5, 2024

The South Peace Regional Archives has been closed to the public due to excessive flooding in the facility.

Disaster relief funding available for 2016 flood damage

News Erica Fisher - January 10, 2018

The next three days are an opportunity for anyone whose property was damaged in the flooding on August 2,...

Peace River and Manning get flood repair funds

News Erica Fisher - April 2, 2015

Two Peace Region communities are getting provincial grants to reduce their risk of damage from future floods. The Town of...

RCMP erred in seizing firearms from High River homes during flood

News Erica Fisher - February 12, 2015

The RCMP Watchdog has agreed with residents that police should not have taken guns from homes during the flooding...

Use caution around Wapiti and Smoky Rivers

News Erica Fisher - July 25, 2014

Since the area didn't get the amount of rain forecasted, a flood advisory is no longer in effect for...

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Enjoy the water but be safe: Water safety tips from GP Technical Search and Rescue

Provincial June 14, 2025

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

Fire June 13, 2025

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

Education June 13, 2025

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

Fire June 12, 2025

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

Community June 12, 2025

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

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