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Residents encouraged to read up on urban wildlife safety after moose sightings in Muskoseepi Park

There are a couple of moose on the loose in Grande Prairie, and the city is encouraging residents to be mindful of some steps to take whenever wildlife pays you a visit on the trails. 

UPDATE: Syncrude Canada charged with 2015 blue heron deaths

UPDATE: Greenpeace has reacted to the charges with a call for further action: "We are glad to see charges finally...

Alberta caribou recovery plan “ineffective”: wildlife experts

The province's plan for recovery of woodland caribou is coming under more criticism. A recent paper by two wildlife...

Wolves causing problems in County of Grande Prairie

More and more wolves seem to be causing trouble in the County of Grande Prairie, especially on the west...

Runner wards off cougars southeast of Grande Prairie

An Edmonton runner was able to narrowly escape a pair of cougars while training southeast of Grande Prairie Tuesday. Donny...

Blue herons found dead at Syncrude oil sands mine

Roughly 30 blue herons have been found dead at an oil sands site north of Fort McMurray. The Alberta...

UPDATE: 11 year old injured by dog attack in Valleyview

UPDATE: Fish and Wildlife have wrapped up an investigation into the incident, and say the girl was not attacked...

Risk of wildlife collisions increasing

As it gets darker out earlier in the day and animals start looking for mates, the risk of vehicle...
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Enjoy the water but be safe: Water safety tips from GP Technical Search and Rescue

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

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

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

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

Ahead of Lemonade Day on Saturday, Grande 1 students...
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