UPDATE:
On June 9, 2025, shortly after midnight, Grande Prairie RCMP received a request to assist with the evacuation of an apartment building on 107A avenue and 110 Street due to a fire. RCMP members were able to assist with the evacuation of 68+ residents. Initial reports suggest that three people received minor injuries though there was serious damage to the building. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
Grande Prairie RCMP is seeking the public’s assistance in acquiring dashcam or other video footage of the area around the time of the incident and submit anything of interest. Furthermore, anyone with information about this incident is asked to please contact the Grande Prairie RCMP at 780-830-5700. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), online at www.P3Tips.com or by using the "P3 Tips" app available through the Apple App or Google Play store. To report crime online, or for access to RCMP news and information, download the Alberta RCMP app through Apple or Google Play.
---------------
The Grande Prairie Fire Department (GPFD) responded shortly after midnight to a significant structure fire at Margaret Edgson Manor. Crews arrived on scene within minutes to find a well-developed fire and began immediate suppression efforts along with search and evacuation, including several residents that required mobility assistance.
The initial response included two Engines, one Ladder and one Platoon Chief, with additional resources dispatched shortly afterward to support the ongoing response. Grande Prairie RCMP and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) were also on scene assisting.
While the fire has been brought under control, it presently remains an active incident. Current winds are creating challenging fireground conditions, and GPFD crews continue to work the scene.
Ongoing priorities include continued suppression, secondary searches and assisting with retrieval of pets and essential medications for displaced residents. City Transit is engaged and assisting with the movement of impacted residents.
As of this time, GPFD can confirm there has been no loss of life at the scene. However, a number of residents were transported to the Grande Prairie Regional Hospital (GPRH) for injury assessment and treatment.
An estimated 20 to 40 individuals will require temporary accommodations, including several requiring mobility assistance. The total number of residents impacted is still being confirmed.
Initial temporary shelter has been provided at GPRH with the support of Alberta Health Services and EMS. Arrangements have also been made with local hotels to secure longer-term accommodations. A GPFD team, along with representatives from the Grande Prairie Regional Emergency Partnership (GPREP) are currently on site at the GPRH to begin transitioning displaced residents to these accommodations.
GPFD has initiated a department-wide call-in to maintain emergency response coverage for the broader community.
Updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
Information provided by the City of Grande Prairie Facebook page