About | GPREP

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What is GPREP?

The Grande Prairie Regional Emergency Partnership (GPREP) is a formal regional partnership between the City of Grande Prairie, the County of Grande Prairie, and the Towns of Beaverlodge, Sexsmith, and Wembley. GPREP coordinates large-scale emergency management activities across the region, ensuring a unified and organized approach when incidents impact more than one municipality or require shared resources. By working together, our partner communities strengthen regional preparedness, response, and recovery efforts..

What We Do

GPREP leads and supports emergency planning, training, exercises, and real-world emergency activations within the region. We coordinate Incident Command Post (ICP) operations, support Emergency Social Services (ESS) for evacuees, and work closely with municipal, industry, and community partners to build capacity and resilience.

Through collaboration, training, and structured emergency management practices, GPREP helps ensure the region is prepared to respond effectively when it matters most.

GPREP Enrolled Members

GPREP Enrolled Members are municipal staff who have formally committed to supporting regional emergency management efforts. During GPREP activations, they may be assigned to temporary roles within the Incident Command Post (ICP) or to Emergency Social Services (ESS). Through ongoing training and participation in exercises, Enrolled Members develop the skills required to operate within the Incident Command System (ICS) and contribute effectively during large-scale or complex events. These members play an important role in strengthening regional capacity by providing trained, coordinated support when emergencies impact our communities.

Our Enrolled Members receive standardized training in the Incident Command System (ICS), enabling them to perform emergency management functions in their own or other communities. ICS is widely used by emergency response organizations across North America, supporting consistent coordination and interoperability during incidents.

Many of our Enrolled Members also receive Emergency Social Services (ESS) training which is delivered through the Alberta Emergency Management Agency (AEMA). It consists of a series of progressive modules designed to build knowledge and develop practical skills over time. This training prepares ESS team members to support emergency social services operations not only within their own communities, but anywhere in Alberta when needed.

Our Stakeholders

GPREP’s stakeholders are an essential part of our regional emergency management network. They include industry partners, utility providers, provincial agencies, non-governmental organizations, community organizations, response agencies, and other groups that contribute to the safety and resilience of our region. Emergencies affect the entire community, and strong relationships built before an incident help ensure a coordinated and effective response when it matters most. By working together, sharing information, and supporting one another, our stakeholders play a key role in strengthening regional preparedness and resilience.

Regional Partnership

GPREP is comprised of and funded by five municipalities:

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City of Grande Prairie

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County of Grande Prairie

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Town of Beaverlodge

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Town of Sexsmith

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Town of Wembley

Partner Municipalities