Tag: wildfire

Officials say persistent dry weather and elevated wildfire danger have led to a fire restriction for the City of Grande Prairie beginning at 8 a.m. Saturday, May 9.

The fire ban has been lifted in the Grande Prairie and Peace River forest areas.

The County of Grande Prairie has lifted all evacuation orders that were in place because of the Kiskatinaw River wildfire. 

County of Grande Prairie fire officials say Monday will present another challenging day battling the Kiskatinaw wildfire, as elevated winds and dry conditions present the potential for significant growth.

The Town of Fox Creek, along with several partners, is exploring a new option to build resilience in Alberta's forests with hopes to keep the province out of truffle as wildfires continue to pose a threat during the warm season. 

Grande Prairie's fire season has had a quiet start, and the County is encouraging residents to keep it that way. 

Grande Prairie City Council has approved applying for Forest Resource Improvement Association of Alberta Grants for the 2025 wildfire season. 

The County of Grande Prairie is once again encouraging residents to prepare emergency kits now that fire season is officially underway.