County of GP No. 1 News Archive

The Sexsmith disc golf course is expected to open soon. The course, on the north end of town north of the stormwater berm, will feature nine baskets. Sexsmith Wellness Co-ordinator Melody Sample said she anticipated the course to open in mid-September. “Public works has already started some of the installation, but the bulk of the […]

The old machinery is set to be booted up this weekend at the South Peace Centennial Museum for the annual Harvest Festival. It’s a chance to experience how pioneers lived, says South Peace Centennial Museum Society president Bob Scott. “It gives us a glimpse of how they took in the harvest, processed their gardens, worked […]

The province is seeking feedback on its Alberta Disability Assistance Program (ADAP) through an online survey and a series of telephone town halls. The new program is expected to be offered alongside the current Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH) program; still, critics say it may leave people with disabilities in poverty. “Inclusion Grande […]

Federal and provincial drought assistance programs may not be enough, say local ag producers.  The County of Grande Prairie, Saddle Hills County and the MD of Greenview declared agricultural disasters this year. Keegan Scorgie, who farms about 5,000 acres and runs 1,000 head of cattle in the Elmworth area, said this is the driest year […]

The Art Gallery of Grande Prairie (AGGP) is celebrating as if it were 1975, marking its 50th anniversary.  The gallery’s 50 Cheers for 50 Years event on Sept. 6 will include a variety of events for all ages, from creating art, listening to local artists speak about their craft and live music in the evening.  […]

A new program will nudge Valhalla students out of the classroom and into the community. Junior high students will be participating in student-led, community-based research projects this year at the Valhalla Community Charter School. Principal Harmon Lee said students will have one hour a week to research and present a project which would enhance the […]

A long-awaited cafeteria opened its doors at the Grande Prairie Regional Hospital (GPRH) on Saturday. Alberta Health Services (AHS) said Good Earth Coffeehouse offers on-site dining options for  patients, family, and staff. In an Aug.22 statement to the News, AHS North Zone Senior Operating Officer Candice Edey said the restaurant will operate daily from 7 […]

The Grande Prairie Ukrainian community gathered on Saturday for Ukrainian Independence Day. The event included a flag-raising ceremony at City Hall, musical performances, and a march through the downtown area.  Independence Day of Ukraine is celebrated on August 24 in commemoration of the declaration of independence in 1991.  “For Ukrainians, this day is both pride […]

The city and county broke ground on a $16.4 million recreational centre in the Trader Ridge area on Monday. The 135,000 square foot dome structure is expected to open in September 2026. “We've heard the calls from local sporting groups, from families and residents who wanted a space where athletes could train and compete and […]

Patricia Patterson was only a year old when her family moved to Grande Prairie from California. “It was the depression years,” she told the News. “My dad wasn’t well, no money.” But Patricia’s grandfather, Baxter - and uncles Rex, Artie, Ernie and Guy - were homesteaders of the Grande Prairie area. By 1936, the family […]