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Grande Prairie Police Service Enters Final Stretch Before Full Takeover from RCMP
The Grande Prairie Police Service is in the final months of its transition away from the RCMP, confirming it remains on track to assume full jurisdiction in October 2026 two years ahead of schedule. All Watches are fully staffed and officer numbers are set to reach 70 this month.

Measles Exposure Reported at Grande Prairie Friendship Centre
Alberta Health has issued a public alert after a potential measles exposure at the Grande Prairie Friendship Centre on March 10. If you were there between 4 and 8 p.m., here is what you need to know.
RCMP Seek Driver Who Fled Fatal Highway 49 Crash in Northern Alberta's Municipal District of Smoky River
A semi driver is dead after a black Ford F150 crossed into oncoming traffic on Highway 49 in the Municipal District of Smoky River on February 18 and fled the scene. McLennan RCMP have released dashcam footage and are asking anyone who travelled that stretch of highway that afternoon to check their cameras.

Where to See the Northern Lights Near Grande Prairie Alberta and How to Actually Find Them
Grande Prairie sits inside the auroral oval one of the best-positioned cities in Canada for northern lights viewing. Here's when to go, where to go, and what to actually look for.
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Grande Prairie Police Service Enters Final Stretch Before Full Takeover from RCMP
The Grande Prairie Police Service is in the final months of its transition away from the RCMP, confirming it remains on track to assume full jurisdiction in October 2026 two years ahead of schedule. All Watches are fully staffed and officer numbers are set to reach 70 this month.

Measles Exposure Reported at Grande Prairie Friendship Centre
Alberta Health has issued a public alert after a potential measles exposure at the Grande Prairie Friendship Centre on March 10. If you were there between 4 and 8 p.m., here is what you need to know.

