Grande Prairie
The largest city in the Peace Region — gateway to northern Alberta.
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Weyerhaeuser Pleads Guilty After Grande Prairie Mill Death, Pays $355K
Weyerhaeuser Company Limited pleaded guilty after a worker was killed at one of its lumber mills near Grande Prairie in 2023. A $355,000 court-ordered penalty will fund industrial safety training for new workers in northern Alberta.
Grande Prairie Firefighters Responded to Four Fires in 48 Hours. Every Single One Was Caused by a Cigarette.
A fire restriction has been in effect across Grande Prairie since May 9. Last week an out-of-control wildfire burned south of the city. Now the fire department is asking smokers to pay attention because the losses so far are already in the hundreds of thousands.
Grande Prairie Is Finally Getting a $16.9 Million Indoor Sports Dome After Years of Turning Kids Away
Since 2022, Grande Prairie's only indoor soccer club has turned away hundreds of kids every winter due to a lack of space. A $16.9 million dome breaking ground this fall is finally the answer and it's been a long time coming.
Grande Prairie Is Hiring Peace Officers and Police Officers No Experience Required for Some Positions
The Grande Prairie Police Service and Grande Prairie Enforcement Services have five open positions right now, from Peace Officers to experienced police of all ranks. Starting salaries run from $46 an hour to over $119,000 a year depending on the role and you get paid during training.
Weyerhaeuser Pleads Guilty After Grande Prairie Mill Death, Pays $355K
Weyerhaeuser Company Limited pleaded guilty after a worker was killed at one of its lumber mills near Grande Prairie in 2023. A $355,000 court-ordered penalty will fund industrial safety training for new workers in northern Alberta.
Grande Prairie Firefighters Responded to Four Fires in 48 Hours. Every Single One Was Caused by a Cigarette.
A fire restriction has been in effect across Grande Prairie since May 9. Last week an out-of-control wildfire burned south of the city. Now the fire department is asking smokers to pay attention because the losses so far are already in the hundreds of thousands.
Grande Prairie Is Finally Getting a $16.9 Million Indoor Sports Dome After Years of Turning Kids Away
Since 2022, Grande Prairie's only indoor soccer club has turned away hundreds of kids every winter due to a lack of space. A $16.9 million dome breaking ground this fall is finally the answer and it's been a long time coming.
Grande Prairie Is Hiring Peace Officers and Police Officers No Experience Required for Some Positions
The Grande Prairie Police Service and Grande Prairie Enforcement Services have five open positions right now, from Peace Officers to experienced police of all ranks. Starting salaries run from $46 an hour to over $119,000 a year depending on the role and you get paid during training.
Grande Prairie Stompede 2026: Schedule, Pancake Breakfast, Rodeo and What to Know
The Grande Prairie Stompede runs May 27 to 31, 2026, at Evergreen Park. Here's the full schedule — including a free pancake breakfast, pro rodeo, chuckwagons, and concerts from David Lee Murphy and Jade Eagleson.
High Wildfire Danger Warning Issued for Grande Prairie Region Heading Into May Long Weekend
Alberta Wildfire is warning of high fire danger in the Grande Prairie Forest Area this long weekend due to strong winds and dry conditions — and a wildfire burning just 15 kilometres west of the Alberta border in B.C. has crews on standby.