Rising Above, a faith-based addictions treatment centre, asked city council for permission to build a new building at its current location and extend the current land lease an additional 40 years at the June 26 council meeting. The estimated $3.8 million build will be a three-storey 3,200 sq. ft. structure on the northeast corner of […]
Richard Harpe had some extremely busy years, his son Andre recalls. At work or on the farm, in the council chambers and in his community, Richard was always there to lend a helping hand, right up until his passing last month. Richard passed away June 2 at the age of 79. “He was a very […]
While Sexsmith looks forward to its first Communities in Bloom (CiB) competition and Wembley expresses its interest, one venerable community is gracefully bowing out. Community members have until July 15 to register for a competition of yards, gardens, and flower displays, judged by the local CiB committee. Six members sit on the committee, including coun. […]
Next weekend will see the return of Grande Prairie’s latest summer event, bringing together nerds and pop culture fanatics to help break the cycle of domestic violence. GrandeCon will be held from July 14 to 16 at Bonnetts Energy Centre Okay, with proceeds in support of Odyssey House. 2023 marks the second year of the […]
Across the country, residents are breaking out the maple leaves in anticipation of Canada Day. Kathleen Neufield walks through the Canada Day parade in Grande Prairie on Friday, July 1, 2022. (File photo by Jesse Boily) Valhalla Centre’s annual Canada Day parade is set roll out Saturday at 11 a.m. All floats and participants are […]
The Rio Grande Rodeo will see a brand new addition to its lineup with the debut of Indian Relay Races. The rodeo, set to roll out June 30 to July 2, will host the Elite Indian Relay Association (EIRA) event. The extreme sport entails riders making three laps bareback on three thoroughbreds, jumping from one […]
The Grande Prairie Storm has asked the city for more than $223,000 in concessions so the team can return to good financial standing. The ask comes in three parts. The club wants the city to waive the cost of rink usage for youth hockey development (approximately $35,000) and the Bonnetts Energy Centre facility fee for […]
A grant from the County of Grande Prairie will help support the homeless in Hythe. County council committed $5,000 for the Helping Homeless Restart Society June 12. The Helping Homeless Restart Society has been operating since November 2020 to assist homeless and low-income individuals with housing security. The society, made of five volunteer board members, […]