Tag: overdose

Grande Prairie now Alberta’s third worst city for fatal opioid overdoses

News Erica Fisher - September 4, 2018

The number of fatal opioid overdoses in Grande Prairie this year quadrupled over the spring. Despite that, the city...

Seven overdoses in one night prompts warning from RCMP

News Erica Fisher - June 28, 2017

In just one night this week, RCMP and EMS responded to seven reports of overdoses. The calls came in...

Grande Prairie sees early drop in fatal fentanyl overdoses

News Erica Fisher - May 19, 2017

The number of fentanyl-related deaths in Grande Prairie in the first quarter of 2017 has dropped significantly from a...

Three weekend overdoses prompt RCMP warning

News Erica Fisher - June 20, 2016

RCMP in Dawson Creek have issued a warning after three drug overdoses over the weekend. One of them was...

Suspected drug overdose at Grande Prairie hotel

News Erica Fisher - November 12, 2014

Police were called to a local hotel early this morning for a suspected drug overdose. A 36 year old male...

Couple charged after suspected drug overdose in Whitecourt

News Erica Fisher - October 16, 2014

A couple is facing drug charges after Whitecourt RCMP and EMS responded to a suspected overdose Wednesday afternoon. When police...

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Jumpstart inclusive playground set to transform Lion’s Park

Community July 3, 2025

A new playground that is inclusive for all will be built at Lions Park.

Council increases funding to rebate program with surge in housing construction

GP City Hall July 3, 2025

For the first time in a decade, the City of Grande Prairie is experiencing a surge in housing construction with $55.1 million in residential building permits recorded by the end of June.

Road construction kicks off in Crystal Lake

Traffic & Closures July 3, 2025

Drivers in Crystal Lake can expect to see construction in their neck of the woods for the next little while as crews have kicked off several projects in the area.

UPDATE: Missing 48-year-old found safe

Missing person July 4, 2025

Police in Grande Prairie are hoping the public in tracking down a missing 48-year-old woman.

UPDATE: Tornado watch lifted for Fox Creek

Weather Warnings July 2, 2025

A Tornado watch has been issued for an area of the MD of Greenview, including close to Fox Creek.

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