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Identity theft, fraud charges laid against three people

Crime Kass Patterson -
Three people are facing charges connected to identity theft and fraud. 

Grande Prairie RCMP reminds residents to watch out for online scams

RCMP Ethan Montague -
The Grande Prairie RCMP are reminding residents to be mindful of scams, both online and over the phone. 

RCMP encourages cyber safety ahead of holiday shopping season

Crime Ethan Montague -
With Black Friday and Cyber Monday fast approaching, the Alberta RCMP is encouraging residents to exercise caution when shopping online. 

Grande Prairie investors among alleged fraud victims

News Erica Fisher -
A man with clients in Grande Prairie has been criminally charged for allegedly defrauding investors of roughly half a...

Charges laid in hardware store thefts

News Erica Fisher -
Grande Prairie RCMP believe the same person is responsible for thefts from building supplies stores in both Grande Prairie...

Manning search warrant leads to fraud, extortion charges

News Erica Fisher -
The search of a business in Manning has led to fraud and extortion charges against two people. Manning RCMP...

Hines Creek woman given jail time for stealing community group gaming money

News Erica Fisher -
The count of fraud and one count of theft over $5,000 have been withdrawn. On the count of forgery,...

Local CFP concerned about potential “gifting circle” scam

News Erica Fisher -
A potential scam in Grande Prairie has caught the attention of a local certified financial planner. Kris Podolski of...

Scammers pretending to be STARS Lottery

News Erica Fisher -
Yet another scam is circulating around Alberta and this time it involves the STARS lottery. RCMP says people are...

Furnace scam reported in Grande Prairie

News Erica Fisher -
A furnace scam that's prompted a warning from Calgary Police Service has also been seen in Grande Prairie. Officers...

Canadians warned to beware of Fort McMurray donation scams

News Erica Fisher -
Canadians are being warned about scammers who may be looking to take advantage of their generosity towards the Fort...

Seven year sentence for drug trafficking and fraud

News Erica Fisher -
A local drug dealer has received a seven year prison sentence after pleading guilty to five of his charges....

CRA phone scam still targeting Peace region

News Erica Fisher -
A tax-related phone scam continues to make its way around the Peace Region.   The RCMP detachment in Grimshaw has gotten...

Stolen credit card used to buy $2000+ worth of lottery tickets

News Erica Fisher -
Grande Prairie RCMP are looking for a man accused of buying more than $2,000 worth of lottery tickets with a...

Long list of fraud charges for Grande Prairie man

News Erica Fisher -
A Grande Prairie man is facing fraud charges after alleging trying to take out money from a bank pretending to be...

Grande Prairie men quickly sentenced for thefts in Castlegar

News Erica Fisher -
Two Grande Prairie men have been sentenced to 50 days in jail, less than a week after their arrests...
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Enjoy the water but be safe: Water safety tips from GP Technical Search and Rescue

Provincial
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
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
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
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.

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