Tag: pests

City of GP beginning pest control operations in May

GP City Hall Ethan Montague - April 17, 2025

The City of Grande Prairie will begin annual pest control operations this May, with a focus on controlling noxious weeds, insects, and plant diseases.

Little moisture means few mosquitoes in Grande Prairie

News Erica Fisher - May 27, 2016

If you haven't felt too bothered by a buzzing in your ear or an itchy spot on your arm,...

Jump in grasshopper numbers not an issue for city residents

News Erica Fisher - July 16, 2015

You've likely noticed them hopping through bushes, getting chased by neighbourhood dogs. The number of grasshoppers in Grande Prairie...

Check trees for yellow-headed spruce sawfly: City

News Erica Fisher - June 29, 2015

If you have any spruce trees in your yard, you're being asked to check for any yellow-headed spruce sawfly....

Reduction in pesticide use part of City's 10 year plan

News Erica Fisher - June 2, 2014

The City is looking to reduce its use of pesticides, focusing on prevention instead. Integrated Pest Management Coordinator Jim Donnelly...

Fish flies take over Crystal Lake Estates

News Erica Fisher - May 27, 2014

If it seems like your home has been taken over by thousands of tiny flies, you're not alone. Millions of...

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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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