This will mark the last year that municipalities will receive the Municipal Sustainability Initiative (MSI) grant program. Launched in 2007, the provincial program has since allocated $15.2 billion to its municipalities. It will be replaced with the Local Government Fiscal Framework (LGFF) beginning in 2024. For 2022, the Town of Sexsmith received $298,037 in capital […]
Pace Community Support, Sexual Assault & Trauma Centre (PACE) in Grande Prairie has been approved for a $120,370 grant from the province to assist the organization in counselling and education. The province announced $4.2 million in additional funding to support victims of sexual assault last Thursday (April 6). “I have spent time meeting with organizations […]
The byelection in Beaverlodge will see voters choosing from a slate of three candidates for a spot on town council on May 2. Nominations for seat, which became vacant after Gena Jones resigned Feb. 28, closed Tuesday at noon. The candidates are Ryier Hommy, Lindsey Hole and David MacDonald. Lindsey Hole Lindsey Hole settled in […]
The Beaverlodge 2023 budget was approved which will see residents and businesses facing a three per cent tax increase this year.A three per cent tax rate increase on residential and commercial properties was approved by Town of Beaverlodge on March 27.Council passed its operating and capital budgets at the meeting.Town Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Jeff […]
Record lows in members have local fire departments seeking new recruits. Captain Nathan Dahl of the Wembley Fire Department said his department is reaching out to the community and beyond for new members in the face of an “all-time low” in membership. “We typically have a roster of between 25 and 30 members. Right now […]
Northwestern Polytechnic (NWP) has reversed a decision to end its track and field and cross country team. The decision came after a meeting with Kim Richardson, NWP associate dean of student life, Lauren Hale-Miller, Athletics manager as well as coaches and team members. “We were told that the cross country and track team was being […]
A giant beaver may not be the first site that comes to mind when planning a marriage proposal. But for Carl Sjare, it was a perfect location ahead of a weekend to Edmonton to mark 10 years together with his beloved. Sjare and Breanna Yon of Chetwynd were passing through Beaverlodge on March 23 en […]
The city has approved up to $10 million in principle for a new indoor recreation facility. The multi-use facility building would be similar to the dome design proposed by Swan City Football Club earlier in the year. "This motion shows our intent to be in the business to look to get a new facility in […]
National Volunteer Week, taking place from April 16 to 22, is bringing a bevy of opportunities to help recognize and celebrate our local volunteers. This includes It Takes a Volunteer, a new initiative launched by the County of Grande Prairie. During the month of February, residents were encouraged to nominate individuals, teams, or organizations who […]
