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Grande Prairie detachment boss retiring

The head of the Grande Prairie RCMP detachment is retiring after a 30-year career in policing.Superintendent Don McKenna's last day will be Friday.He says for many reasons, being stationed in Grande P...

May 13, 2019 Superintendent Don McKenna's last day will be Friday. Photo by Curtis Galbraith.

Possible stray bullets from gun club causing near misses at Dunes on 17

Stray bullets believed to have originated from the Wapiti Shooters Club have become a major safety concern for residents of the Dunes on 17 subdivision.Bullets that are reportedly not being contained ...

May 13, 2019 Photo: Shaun Penner

Search of city home turns up stolen vehicle, drugs and firearms

Grande Prairie RCMP have charged a city man after they searched a home in the city last Friday evening. According to police, a possible stolen vehicle was linked to the residence and once they searche...

May 13, 2019

Fire Advisory issued for the County of Grande Prairie

The County of Grande Prairie Regional Fire Service has issued a Fire Advisory, effective immediately.The Advisory is in place for the entire County, which includes Beaverlodge, Sexsmith, Wembley and H...

May 13, 2019

GP wildfire danger high, Fire Advisory in place

The wildfire danger for the Grande Prairie area is high and a fire advisory has been put in place. This means no new permits will be issued during this time. Safe wood campfires in campgrounds (within...

May 13, 2019

Youth Engagement Awards handed out to local businesses

Local businesses, individuals and community agencies that play a role in positive youth development were recently recognized with Grande Prairie Youth Engagement Awards. The Youth Employer Award was p...

May 12, 2019 Photo courtesy GP Youth Council Facebook page

Out of Control Wildfire Burning North West of Manning

Around 50 fire fighters from Manning, High Level and Peace River are battling an out of control wildfire in Northern Lights County. Helicopters, air tankers, and several heavy equipment groups are als...

May 12, 2019 photo courtesy Government of Alberta

Fire advisory in place for Slave Lake region

With the wildfire hazard now at Very High for the Slave Lake forest management area, a fire advisory has been put in place for that region. All existing fire permits in the Slave Lake region have been...

May 11, 2019 Photo courtesy Government of Alberta

Grande Prairie Council for Lifelong Learning celebrating 35th anniversary

This year marks the 35th anniversary of the Grande Prairie Council for Lifelong Learning. To celebrate, various events are being planned, including a Celebration of Success on June 14 at the Montrose ...

May 11, 2019 Photo/ Grande Prairie Council for Lifelong Learning / Facebook

Wildfire hazard high in part of the Peace Region

The wildfire hazard is rated high in the Peace River Forest Area. A fire advisory remains in place. Existing permits are still valid but new ones are not being issued. Safe wood campfires, briquettes,...

May 10, 2019