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County celebrates Seniors’ Week with two Intergenerational Luncheons 

May 5, 2025

Provincial Grant Application for FireSmart Coordinator — Council directed Administration to apply for the Forest Resource Improvement Association of Alberta (FRIAA) grant for $200,000 to support a regional FireSmart Coordinator position for a two-year term in partnership with regional municipalities. The County will contribute up to $22,500 this year, $55,000 in 2026, and $22,500 in 2027. Council directed Administration to bring back an evaluation of the position at the end of the term if it is approved.

May 5, 2025

Provincial Grant Application for FireSmart Coordinator — Council directed Administration to apply for the Forest Resource Improvement Association of Alberta (FRIAA) grant for $200,000 to support a regional FireSmart Coordinator position for a two-year term in partnership with regional municipalities. The County will contribute up to $22,500 this year, $55,000 in 2026, and $22,500 in 2027. Council directed Administration to bring back an evaluation of the position at the end of the term if it is approved.

County of Grande Prairie Regional Fire Service Issues Fire Ban  

Effective at 8:00 a.m. on Monday, May 5, 2025, the County of Grande Prairie Regional Fire Service will be issuing a Fire Ban for the entire County, along with the towns of Beaverlodge, Sexsmith and Wembley. The Fire Ban replaces the former Fire Restriction issued on April 30.  

County of Grande Prairie Regional Fire Service Issues Fire Ban  

Effective at 8:00 a.m. on Monday, May 5, 2025, the County of Grande Prairie Regional Fire Service will be issuing a Fire Ban for the entire County, along with the towns of Beaverlodge, Sexsmith and Wembley. The Fire Ban replaces the former Fire Restriction issued on April 30.  

County Regional Fire, Alberta Forestry responding to out-of-control wildfire in the area of Deer Run, Deer Ridge Estates Subdivisions 

Update #2: Saturday, May 3, 2025, 5:05 p.m. – The Morgan's Mountain fire is now being held, and the cause is currently under investigation. Range Road 50 has reopened between Township Road 742 and Township Road 744, however, there are still some local traffic restrictions on the south entrance of the Morgan Mountain subdivision. The south perimeter of the fire has been reinforced with a fire break.

Update #1: Saturday, May 3, 2025, 2:39 p.m. - Three homes have been evacuated due to the fire's proximity. While no homes have been lost, a few sheds and an RV have been lost. Crews continue working to contain the perimeter, and no further spread is expected at this time.

Effective at 7:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 1, 2025, the County of Grande Prairie Regional Fire Service will be issuing a Fire Restriction for the entire County, along with the towns of Beaverlodge, Sexsmith and Wembley, to align with Alberta Wildfire’s move to a fire restriction. 

April 25, 2025

Spring 2025 Wildfire Preparedness — Council directed Administration to allocate $425,000 to support Regional Fire Service having firefighters in place at all fire stations during extreme conditions and peak burning times, to ensure prompt response.