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Grande Prairie RCMP are currently on scene assisting Grande Prairie Fire with a structure fire on 116 Street North of 132 Avenue in Grande Prairie.

Motorists should expect delays while emergency works respond.

Information provided by the Grande Prairie RCMP

The Fort St John RCMP wishes to advise the local community about a rash of counterfeit bills that individuals have tried to use recently.

On Monday, August, 26, 2024, the local Dairy Queen reported a man tried to purchase items with a counterfeit $100 bill. Staff seized the money and turned it over to police as part of the investigation. Currently, it is unknown if the person knew they were issuing a fraudulent bill.

Alberta’s government is celebrating construction progress on the Kikinow Elders Lodge, which will provide affordable homes for aging Indigenous Elders in MD of Greenview.

Construction is well underway on the Kikinow Elders Lodge in Victor Lake, which is nestled in nature with mountain views. This one-of-a-kind 12-unit lodge will provide aging Indigenous Elders with an affordable, supportive and culturally appropriate place to call home.

On Wednesday, August 28th, 2024 at approximately 3:30 am, Fox Lake RCMP responded to a weapons complaint at the Fox Lake Nursing Station. RCMP arrived at the Nursing Station where a 19-year-old female resident of Fox Lake was being treated for injuries consistent with a stab wound. Despite life saving efforts by medical staff, the female succumbed to her injuries. The matter was deemed a homicide and RCMP Major Crimes took carriage of the investigation.

The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan is calling for an immediate review of the Canadian Grain Commission's bonding and licensing system to better safeguard producers.

At 11:59 on August 27, 2024 the Canadian Grain Commission revoked the grain dealer license for Purely Canada Foods and its grain operations in Saskatchewan. Farmers in Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta that may have unpaid deliveries with the company should contact the CGC immediately.

Fall grazing management can really ‘set the stage’ for next year’s perennial pastures. It is important to leave sufficient carry-over (litter) on pastures prior to the upcoming winter months. As much as it is tempting, overgrazing pastures in the fall period is not worth the loss of production in subsequent grazing seasons.

The campground report is sponsored by Happy Trails Campground and Cabins. 

Listen for the Campground report at 2:20 p.m. and 4:20 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday and Friday on Reach FM.

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Visitors are invited to play, skate and swim across three City facilities to celebrate Alberta Day on Saturday, August 31.

The City is offering free facility access to the Eastlink Centre, Activity & Reception Centre and hosting a public skate, including a skate with the Grande Prairie Storm, at Bonnetts Energy Centre to commemorate Alberta’s 119 anniversary.

Residents are also invited to visit the Grande Prairie Museum and Reverend Forbes Homestead, where admission is always free, to learn more about the history of the Grande Prairie region.

School zones come into effect on Tuesday, September 3, 2024 and the Enforcement Services encourages drivers to use extra caution during the transition to the school year. Drivers are reminded to watch out for pedestrians in school zones, residential areas, near playgrounds, or any other place frequented by children.

When it comes to moving traffic violations, some safety tips for motorists to keep in mind include:

Kids (and adults) will have the chance to touch and climb into the driver's seat of their favourite vehicles at Grande Prairie’s first Touch A Truck event.  

The event will take place at the West side parking lot of Bonnetts Energy Centre from 10am till 2pm on September 7.