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Smith reviews local wildfires

May 18, 2023

Premier Danielle Smith stopped in Grande Prairie on Friday after touring local fires. Her tour included the Dunes West fire south of the city as well as Sturgeon Lake.“We went and visited the Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation and saw the devastation,” said Smith. Premier Danielle Smith speaks with the City Mayor Jackie Clayton before a media availability […]

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Flashing lights coming to city downtown on GPDA’s dime

May 18, 2023

The Grande Prairie Downtown Association (GPDA) is requesting the city share the costs of installing flashing light beacons at two mid-block crossings along 100 Ave. The association brought concerns to city council nearly a year ago, where council then directed city administration to conduct a speed study. “(GPDA) is willing to pay for one set of rapid […]

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Dunes West fire operations winding down: GPREP

May 18, 2023

The fire danger remains extreme in northern Alberta with increasing temperatures in the forecast.The Dunes West Wildfire was classified as under control Tuesday and as of 9:45 a.m. Wednesday, Grande Prairie Regional Emergency Partnership (GPREP) reported it was winding down fire operations with crews removing structural protection, evaluating hot spots and conducting safety checks.  Firefighters […]

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Tax rates go up in Sexsmith: 2023 budget approved Monday

May 18, 2023

Sexsmith residential ratepayers will be looking at a tax increase of three per cent this year, and commercial two, after council approved the 2023 budget Monday night.The town cited “significant pressures” on the operating budget for 2023 that have resulted in the need to draw on reserves and increase the municipal tax rates. “The largest impacts […]

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Fire crews work to protect homes during Dunes West wildfire 

May 12, 2023

The Dunes West wildfire south of Grande Prairie continues to burn as fire crews prepare for what is expected to be a challenging weekend with hot and dry weather in the forecast.The fire is currently classified as out-of-control and is approximately 1,581 hectares, according to the Grande Prairie Regional Emergency Partnership (GPREP) most recent update.Military […]

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Evacuees share frustrations with local officials as wildfire continues

May 11, 2023

An information session that drew approximately 400 County of Grande Prairie residents evacuated due to the Dunes West wildfire had many demanding answers.Hosted by the Grande Prairie Regional Emergency Partnership (GPREP) at Evergreen Park Monday, May 8, the session hosted frustrated homeowners voicing concerns.The session was dominated by evacuees asking for updates on the state […]

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Dunes wildfire displaces nearly 1,000; Four homes lost, county said Monday

May 11, 2023

A 1,464-hectare wildfire southwest of the city continues to burn out of control as of press time Wednesday. A preliminary damage assessment identified the most heavily impacted areas as Riverview Pines Estates with three homes lost and Spring Creek Estates with one home lost. Homeowners have been notified.County of Grande Prairie Fire Chief Trevor Grant said […]

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Big Brothers and Big Sisters needed

May 11, 2023

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Grande Prairie & Area is looking for mentors for 24 youths looking for a positive role model in their lives. “I have been hoping and waiting for a Big Brother for five years now,” reads a social media post from the local Big Brothers Big Sisters' latest campaign highlighting its youth […]

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Wildfire evacuees speak out

May 11, 2023

Darren Green, Township 704We got evacuated Friday afternoon about 5 p.m. It was a terrible experience. We had two RCMP knock on the door and tell us we had 15 minutes to go, me and my wife and my three small children.We didn't have time for nothing. I didn't get a thing. Your brain’s working […]

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Work continues on new PWPSD school

May 11, 2023

Work continues on a new school slated to replace the Peace Wapiti Academy.Peace Wapiti Public School Division (PWPSD) board chair Lori Grant said PWPSD has been allocated the planning funds from the province to start planning for the new school in the Windsor Area Structure Plan south of Clairmont.PWPSD has a meeting with Alberta Infrastructure […]

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