Wildfire Smoke Causing Health Concerns
The wildfires in Northwestern Alberta and Northeastern BC are continuing to affect air quality. The Peace and Mackenzie remain under special air quality statements as the smoke comes from those fires, and smoke could spread to other
Berwyn Council Meeting Highlights – May 9
Below are the highlights from the Village of Berwyn Council meeting on May 9, 2024: Celebration Event – Mainstreet Redevelopment Project Council designated August 24, 2024 for a grand opening celebration event on Mainstreet Berwyn in recognition
Peace Region Energy Show ready to go (Tanya Oliver)
Technology and innovation are on display in Grande Prairie. The Peace Region Energy Show takes place Wednesday and Thursday at Evergreen Park, and the excitement is there. The show is put on by the Chamber and the
Human Causes Suspected For Most Alberta Fires
With some fires burning in the region and the May long weekend approaching, Alberta Wildfire officials are urging people to be cautious and avoid starting more fires. Forestry and Parks Minister Todd Loewen says human caused fires
New Directional signage in Peace River
Courtesy: Town of Peace River Wayfinding signage to improve town navigation Peace River, Alberta – Finding your way around our community will soon be getting much easier. The Town of Peace River is excited to announce we
PR Airport Flight Service Station closing (Will Stewart)
A portion is closing, but not affecting service. The Regional Airport in Peace River will be having its Flight Service Station close. Interuptions won’t happen, but the Flight Service station at the Peace River Airport is closing.
County of GP Fire Update (6:30pm – May 12)
Courtesy: County of Grande Prairie TeePee Creek Fire Crews continue working and have made good progress, completing 80 per cent of the fire guard around the perimeter. Additional crews and equipment have arrived to support wildfire operations
Dixonville and Webervile Fires (10:40am – May 12)
Courtesy Alberta Wildfire PWF031 Alberta Wildfire is responding to a “being-held” fire approximately 14 kilometres north-west of Dixonville, which currently covers approximately 12 hectares. Firefighters and equipment operators (and aircraft, when weather conditions permit) are engaged.
Indian Cabins Fire (10:35am – May 12)
Courtesy: Alberta Wildfire High Level Forest Area Update – May 11, 2024 (5:30 p.m.) By Caroline Charbonneau, May 11, 2024 5:13:19 PM A fire restriction remains in effect for the High Level Forest Area. The wildfire danger
County of GP Evac. Order (10:35am – May 12)
Courtesy: Grande Prairie RCMP Grande Prairie RCMP advise residents to follow evacuation orders Grande Prairie, Alta. – Grande Prairie RCMP are advising residents to follow evacuation orders. There is an evacuation order for Grande Prairie County; Kleskun