The fire danger remains extreme in northern Alberta with increasing temperatures in the forecast. The Dunes West Wildfire was classified as under control Tuesday and as of 9:45 a.m. Wednesday, Grande Prairie Regional Emergency Partnership (GPREP) reported it was winding down fire operations with crews removing structural protection, evaluating hot spots and conducting safety checks. […]
A new season at the South Peace Centennial Museum will see an addition coming into station this June. Half a kilometre of track for a miniature train has been laid as of last week, and staff are eager to see guests take a 10-minute trip through the museum grounds. The first trial run of the […]
The Town of Beaverlodge has granted additional waivers to Beaverlodge Health and Wellness on par with the newly occupied Beaverlodge Medical Clinic. On May 8, Beaverlodge council agreed to waive three years of taxes and five years of utility charges prorated on a square footage basis for Beaverlodge Health and Wellness. This is on top […]
The Dunes West wildfire south of Grande Prairie continues to burn as fire crews prepare for what is expected to be a challenging weekend with hot and dry weather in the forecast. The fire is currently classified as out-of-control and is approximately 1,581 hectares, according to the Grande Prairie Regional Emergency Partnership (GPREP) most recent […]
An information session that drew approximately 400 County of Grande Prairie residents evacuated due to the Dunes West wildfire had many demanding answers. Hosted by the Grande Prairie Regional Emergency Partnership (GPREP) at Evergreen Park Monday, May 8, the session hosted frustrated homeowners voicing concerns. The session was dominated by evacuees asking for updates on […]
A 1,464-hectare wildfire southwest of the city continues to burn out of control as of press time Wednesday. A preliminary damage assessment identified the most heavily impacted areas as Riverview Pines Estates with three homes lost and Spring Creek Estates with one home lost. Homeowners have been notified. County of Grande Prairie Fire Chief Trevor […]
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Grande Prairie & Area is looking for mentors for 24 youths looking for a positive role model in their lives. “I have been hoping and waiting for a Big Brother for five years now,” reads a social media post from the local Big Brothers Big Sisters' latest campaign highlighting its […]
On Friday, May 5, Ryier Hommy was sworn in as the Town of Beaverlodge’s newest councillor. Hommy said “determined” was the key word in how he felt following the election. “I’m thankful for the support that I received from the community,” he said. Ryier Hommy was sworn in as councillor on May 5. (Photo by […]
Darren Green, Township 704 We got evacuated Friday afternoon about 5 p.m. It was a terrible experience. We had two RCMP knock on the door and tell us we had 15 minutes to go, me and my wife and my three small children. We didn't have time for nothing. I didn't get a thing. Your […]
Work continues on a new school slated to replace the Peace Wapiti Academy. Peace Wapiti Public School Division (PWPSD) board chair Lori Grant said PWPSD has been allocated the planning funds from the province to start planning for the new school in the Windsor Area Structure Plan south of Clairmont. PWPSD has a meeting with […]