Tag: Grande Prairie Fire Department

One injured in connection to Grande Prairie’s police presence alert Thursday night

RCMP Thomas Robertson -
One person has been transported to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries following a heavy police presence in Grande Prairie Thursday night.

City crews continue response to petroleum hydrocarbon release in Bear River

Community Thomas Robertson -
City of Grande Prairie crews are continuing to respond to a petroleum hydrocarbon release in the Bear River between Maskwoteh Park and the museum.

No injuries reported after GPFD tackle Aquatera landfill fire

Fire Thomas Robertson -
The Grande Prairie Fire Department responded to a fire at the Aquatera landfill on Tuesday night.

Arson charges laid in connection to Wednesday townhouse fire

Fire Thomas Robertson -
One person has been arrested and charged with arson as first responders respond to a structure fire in the city on Wednesday evening.

Todd Russell named new GPFD Platoon Chief

Fire Thomas Robertson -
The Grande Prairie Fire Department have announced Todd Russel as the new Platoon Chief of the Charlie Platoon at the Fire Department.

Applications are open for Camp F.I.R.E program

Community Thomas Robertson -
The City of Grande Prairie and the Grande Prairie Fire Department have opened up applications for their Camp F.I.R.E. program.

GPFD is seeing more lithium battery fires

Fire Thomas Robertson -
The Grande Prairie Fire Department is seeing an up-tick in lithium battery fires.

Improperly discarded cigarettes among top city fire causes in 2025

Fire Thomas Robertson -
Cigarette related fire's tops the Grande Prairie region for most caused fires in 2025.

GPFD reminding drivers to keep distractions down this winter

Traffic & Closures Thomas Robertson -
With the use of emergency vehicles potentially rising during the winter season, the Grande Prairie Fire Department is reminding the community to stay off of your phone while driving.

Fire Marshal reminding the community to check CO, smoke alarms

Community Thomas Robertson -
With more gasses expecting to be running in homes as the weather gets cooler, it is never a bad idea to check your fire alarms.

Grande Prairie Fire Department receives $50K donation from FireHouse Subs

Community Thomas Robertson -
Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation of Canada, recently donated over $50,000 to the Grande Prairie Fire Department, in a cheque presentation hosted Tuesday September 16th at Firehouse Subs.

Library lizard escape prompts legendary response

Community Thomas Robertson -
The Grande Prairie Public Library had a weekend to remember as the escape of its pet lizard prompted a...

Two families displaced following Northgate fire

Fire my-grande-prairie-now -
The fire displaced two families, but no serious injuries were reported following a townhouse fire in Northgate on Thursday...

Swan City Rotarians kick off 2024 Highway to Mexico project

News Ethan Montague -
The Swan City Rotary Club held its annual kick-off ahead of its Highway to Mexico project on October 9th. A...

Stay off the ice: GPFD

News Emma Mason -
With the warmer temperatures lately, the Grande Prairie Fire Department is warning people to say off the ice on...

Fire sparks in Scenic Ridge garage

News Erica Fisher -
The contents of a residential garage have been destroyed by fire. The Grande Prairie Fire Department was called to...
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Eyes on the road: Tips for safe holiday travel as snow in forecast for parts of Alberta

Community
The first snowfall of the final stretch of the year is in the forecast for some communities, including parts of the Peace Country, which could impact holiday travel over the coming Thanksgiving long weekend. 

Wembley Wildcats receive RONA Rookies program support

Community
The Wembley Wildcats are among 150 minor hockey teams across Canada receiving support through the RONA Rookies program this season.

Rotary Clubs of Grande Prairie launches annual Dignity Drive

Community
The Rotary Clubs of Grande Prairie's Dignity Drive has kicked off for another year. 

Legion showcases two new veteran memorial crosswalks

Community
The Grande Prairie Legion has unveiled two brand-new veteran memorial crosswalks in the city.

NWP Wolves women’s hockey team ready to take bite out of ACAC

Community
Northwestern Polytechnic's Wolves women's hockey team is hoping the community can come together to pack the rink at their inaugural home game in the Alberta Colleges Athletics Conference on Friday.
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