(Grande Prairie, Alta. – May 21, 2026) – The Grande Prairie Fire Department is urging residents to take extra caution when disposing of smoking materials following a significant increase in human-caused fires across the community in recent weeks. In nearly all incidents, improperly discarded smoking materials are suspected or confirmed to be the case. 

Over the last 48 hours alone, firefighters responded to four separate fires. 

(Grande Prairie, Alta. – May 8, 2026) – A fire restriction will be in effect for the City of Grande Prairie, including annexed rural areas, as of 8 a.m. on Saturday, May 9 due to very dry conditions caused by a lack of precipitation and increased wildfire risk across the region.

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Applications are now open for Camp F.I.R.E. (Fostering Independence, Resilience and Empowerment), a three-day program led by the Grande Prairie Fire Department. Taking place April 24 to 26, 2026, the program offers young women and gender-diverse youth the opportunity to experience the fire service through hands-on training and mentorship. There is no cost to participate.

UPDATE as of 10:10 November 22, 2025: 

The Grande Prairie Fire Department concluded fire response at the Farmers’ Market at 02:30 November 22, 2025. 

Gaining access to the attic from multiple areas outside the structure allowed crews to successfully get the fire under control, re-enter the structure and mitigate further losses within.

(Grande Prairie, Alta. – October 31, 2025) – Effective Friday, October 31, 2025 at 3 p.m., the City of Grande Prairie Fire Department has lifted the Fire Advisory for the city. This decision follows recent rain and cooler temperatures, which have lowered the wildfire danger in the area to low. 

This change aligns with Alberta Wildfire’s move to lift all restrictions in the Grande Prairie Forest Area. While the risk has decreased, residents are encouraged to remain vigilant and follow all burning guidelines to ensure community safety.

(Grande Prairie, Alta. – October 6, 2025) – A fire advisory is now in effect for the City of Grande Prairie, including annexed rural areas, as of 1 p.m. on October 6, 2025 due to improved, but still dry conditions. 

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The Grande Prairie Fire Department received a $51,997 grant from the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation of Canada® during a cheque presentation on September 16, 2025 towards life-saving equipment.  

A fire restriction is going into effect for the City of Grande Prairie, including annexed rural areas, as of 1 p.m. on Friday, August 29 due to very dry conditions.

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(Grande Prairie, Alta. – August 14, 2025) – The City of Grande Prairie fire restriction has been downgraded to a fire advisory for all areas of the city, including annexed rural areas, as of 1 p.m. on August 14, 2025 due to improved, but still dry conditions. 

Permitted activities (with caution):

The City of Grande Prairie fire ban has been downgraded to a fire restriction for all areas of the city, including annexed rural areas, as of 1 p.m. on Wednesday, June 18 due to improved, but still dry conditions.

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