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County of Grande Prairie Downgrades Fire Ban to Fire Restriction Reminding Public to Still Exercise Caution

Effective at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 22, the County of Grande Prairie Regional Fire Service will downgrade the Fire Ban with a Fire Restriction for the entire County, along with the towns of Beaverlodge, Sexsmith and Wembley.

County Extending Hours, Providing Online Options for Property Tax Payments

With the possibility of another postal strike occurring as early as May 22, the County of Grande Prairie conducted an early mail-out of 2025 property tax and assessment notices and offers easy online payment options and extended hours on June 26, 27 and 30 to accommodate in-person payments.

County Awards Operating Assistance Grants to 64 Community Groups 

The County of Grande Prairie has awarded $227,816 in annual operating assistance and cemetery grants to support 64 non-profit organizations and volunteer groups. 

Camping in the County opens Thursday, May 15 

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.

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.