County of GP No. 1 News Archive

Jennifer Wood, the woman behind the scenes of the Grande Prairie Regional Emergency Partnership (GPREP), is being honoured by the federal government with an Emergency Management Exemplary Service Award (EMESA). While an award ceremony was hosted in Ottawa Sept. 7, Wood remained in the region as she manages wildfire evacuees from the Northwest Territories. Wood […]

To many Wembley residents, Betty Wathen was always “Betty from Wembley Greenhouses.” “They may not even have realized what her last name was,” her daughter, Nina Wathen, remembered. “She was the go-to person long before Google; if you had a problem with a tree, or a petunia, or flower, you went to Betty from Wembley […]

A Walk to Remember returned on Saturday, representing a day for parents, families, and friends to remember and celebrate babies lost through miscarriage, stillbirth, sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), neonatal, and infant death. The walk is hosted by Tiny Hands of Hope, a group dedicated to spreading awareness and helping others during their time of […]

The Hythe Legion is seeking support from the community following a decision from the County of Grande Prairie that it won’t assist in the hanging of the Remembrance Day banners. 2023 marks the fifth year the banners will line the streets to commemorate local veterans. For the last two, the county has provided the service […]

The City of Grande Prairie wants to expand childcare spaces by attracting new providers, supporting staff recruitment and advocating local childcare needs to the province.  City administration and the mayor have been meeting with childcare providers across the city and listening to their concerns and challenges to identify how to best advocate on their behalf. […]

Though Women Building Futures (WBF) is celebrating 25 years of ensuring women can start new careers in the trades or transportation industry, it says much more work is needed in the years ahead.  Nearly 3,000 women have benefited from the programs and mentorship of WBF that offers free training and support to women who are […]

The Twinkle Star Project Inc. is looking for volunteers in the Grande Prairie region who are skilled crafters and knitters to help craft baskets for their basket project and add volunteers from across the province.  Twinkle Star hopes to offer meaningful support to people experiencing baby loss.  “Everyone in our group has been affected by […]

Alberta Fish and Wildlife Enforcement has confirmed an escalation in bear sightings in and around the Town of Beaverlodge, stating it’s “not uncommon” for this time of year.  Coreana Harcourt reported seeing a black bear on the east side of the Research Station just after noon time Sept. 1. Bear sightings continued; by Sept. 11, […]

The Grande Prairie Friendship Centre is hosting its Youth Leadership Summit, focusing on Storytelling for Social Impact. The summit will be available to youth aged 14-24 in the Grande Prairie region.  "Storytelling is a universal language that can bridge gaps, raise awareness, and ignite a passion for meaningful change,” said Cara Jones, Grande Prairie Friendship […]

The city and county of Grande Prairie are looking for public feedback around roadways south of the Grande Prairie airport. An open house will be hosted on Sept. 21 for community members to review and provide input on the draft Transportation Study and recommended road network upgrades in areas located in both municipalities. County of […]