An evacuation order has been issued for the West Ridge subdivision in Woodlands County. A wildfire is burning out of control, east of Range Road 114 and south of Highway 43. This alert is in effect for everyone south of Highway 43, from the West Ridge subdivision (Range Road 114), east to and including Range Road 111A ...

A fire advisory is in place for the Grande Prairie Forest Area because of the warm, dry weather. Fire watchers say that existing permits remain valid. New permits are issued on a case-by-case basis. Campfires are still allowed. The fire danger is rated high. The advisory will stay in place until the dry conditions get ...

The City of Grande Prairie says Firesmart vegetation management work will begin in the coming weeks. The City says they received two grants, with the first focusing on "reducing flammable materials, improving defensible space and enhancing firefighter access in areas identified as higher risk along the corridor,&q...

A special air quality statement has been issued for the Peace Region by Enviroment Canada. Currently, the air quality health index has Grande Prairie rated at 6.0, sitting at moderate. Limited visibility and health risks are expected due to the smoke; residents are advised to limit their time outdoors. Conditions are e...

As of Thursday afternoon, the City of Grande Prairie's fire restriction has been lifted. This was done after the region received 4.8 mm of rain this month, according to Enviroment and Climate Change Canada, which led to the Grande Prairie Forest Area wildfire danger level now sitting at low. Now, only fireworks and ope...