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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.

Fire Advisory Issued for the County of Grande Prairie and Surrounding Towns 

April 7, 2025

Specialized Fire Equipment Replacements Approved — Council directed Administration to proceed with purchasing replacement specialized fire equipment at a cost of use $222,520.63, as identified through an internal equipment audit. Some of the existing equipment is nearing its end of life/expiration dates and has been in use for over 13 years since the County Regional Fire Service was formed. Assorted items needing to be replaced include multiple Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) cylinders, hoses and nozzles, pumps, and fittings.

Next Round of Crime Prevention Town Halls Coming to Dimsdale and Webster

The County of Grande Prairie continues its crime prevention efforts with two additional town halls scheduled for April in Webster and Dimsdale:

March 27, 2025

Recreation and Culture Strategic Plan Proposal — The Committee received a proposal from Administration highlighting the importance of creating a 2026 Recreation and Culture Strategic Plan. The Committee directed Administration to develop a work plan for a Recreation master plan and bring it back to a future Council meeting. The intent of the proposed strategic plan is to provide guidance for an overall vision for all Recreation and Culture initiatives within the County

City, County of Grande Prairie celebrating Earth Day on April 26

(Grande Prairie, Alta. – March 27, 2025) – Join the City of Grande Prairie and County of Grande Prairie in celebrating Earth Day on Saturday, April 26 at the Montrose Cultural Centre in Teresa Sargent Hall from noon to 4 p.m.

JOINT MEDIA RELEASE: GPREP Enhances Emergency Communications with Centralized Social Media Accounts

Residents across the Grande Prairie region now have a direct source for emergency updates. The Grande Prairie Regional Emergency Partnership (GPREP) has launched dedicated social media accounts to provide timely, accurate information during wildfires, floods, and other large-scale emergencies.