Do you have a comment about the roads? A question about your taxes? Development in your area? What about programs for kids? Landfill information? Or how to keep your property safe and secure? Staff, administration and elected officials were on hand to answer all those questions and more as the County of Grande Prairie’s annual […]
Canada Day celebrations will bring the return of some familiar summer celebrations throughout the South Peace. The fun is set to start in Wembley, where the fire department will host its annual pancake breakfast. Lieutenant Kyle Hudson said the crew will be serving up breakfast at 10 a.m. while also hosting summer fun throughout the […]
The budget for the Teepee Creek water well drilling project is on the rise. County of Grande Prairie council approved the request for a $285,000 increase to the project budget at the June 22 regular meeting, bringing the new cost to $935,000, with the additional funds coming from the general operating reserve. “I will note […]
Alberta is moving towards a dual practice health model starting in September, which means some specialists will be able to perform surgeries outside the public system. Minister of Hospital and Surgical Health Services Adriana LaGrange made the announcement June 18 saying the move will improve access, expand care options for patients, and attract and retain […]
Families with students attending Valhalla Community School (VCS) will see their 2026-2027 school fees waived this fall. VCS made the announcement in late May after the school board made the decision due to increased costs of living of families in the area, VCS Superintendent Loriann Stienwand told the News. “We recognize that families continue to […]
Local United Conservative MLAs say they will follow the party line when they cast their votes in the Oct. 19 referendum. At the June 8 regular council meeting, Grande Prairie MLA Nolan Dyck and Grande Prairie-Wapiti MLA Ron Wiebe gave City of Grande Prairie council a rundown of some of the significant legislation that was […]
Before his sudden passing in 2020, Bezanson-born boxer Daren Zenner amassed a record of 33 fights and 27 wins in the World Boxing Organization (WBO). Today, his picture hangs in the Boxing Hall of Fame in New York City. This weekend, another picture of Daren has been set up a little closer to home. The […]
O’Leary Digital Ltd., the backers of what was billed as the largest AI data centre in the world, held an open house on the project last week, drawing a wide range of people hoping to learn more and to be involved in the discussion. The region was buzzing about Wonder Valley leading up to the […]
Changes to how women’s shelters are funded across the province are creating uncertainty,leaving many wondering what impacts they will have for those experiencing family violence.Alberta’s Ministry of Children and Family Services announced the transition from the formerWomen’s Shelter Program (WSP) to a new Emergency Family Violence Services (EFVS)program on May 20, which advocacy groups like […]
School will be given $35,000 to consider options More details are falling into place in the Teepee Creek water well drilling project. County of Grande Prairie Transportation and Utilities General Manager Ryan Konowalyk presented councillors with the latest update on the project at the May 25 regular meeting and asked for direction going forward. The […]