Tag: Wildfires

City downgrades fire restriction to fire advisory

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Some cooler weather and the uptick in recent rain has allowed the city to downgrade a long standing fire restriction down to an advisory.

UPDATE: County, City fire ban goes into effect Thursday afternoon

Community My GP Now -
UPDATE: The County of Grande Prairie has also announced a fire ban stretching the entire region, including the towns...

Province commits $585K to enhance municipal fire services

Fire Ethan Montague -
The Government of Alberta is providing $585K in support of municipal fire services across the province, including Grande Prairie. 

2024 wildfire season sees increase in number of fires, decrease in total land burned

Fire Kass Patterson -
The 2024 wildfire season was a week longer and saw more wildfires than last year, but less land was damaged according to the province.

Winter holdover fires a cause for concern for Regional Fire Service

Community Ethan Montague -
The fire season is winding down in the Peace Country after a seemingly tame summer, but Grande Prairie Regional...

Less human caused wildfires seen this season

News Emma Mason -
It was a calmer wildfire season in Grande Prairie this year. That's what Wildfire Information Officer Kelly Burke says....

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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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