The Dunes West wildfire south of Grande Prairie continues to burn as fire crews prepare for what is expected to be a challenging weekend with hot and dry weather in the forecast. The fire is currently classified as out-of-control and is approximately 1,581 hectares, according to the Grande Prairie Regional Emergency Partnership (GPREP) most recent […]
An information session that drew approximately 400 County of Grande Prairie residents evacuated due to the Dunes West wildfire had many demanding answers. Hosted by the Grande Prairie Regional Emergency Partnership (GPREP) at Evergreen Park Monday, May 8, the session hosted frustrated homeowners voicing concerns. The session was dominated by evacuees asking for updates on […]
A 1,464-hectare wildfire southwest of the city continues to burn out of control as of press time Wednesday. A preliminary damage assessment identified the most heavily impacted areas as Riverview Pines Estates with three homes lost and Spring Creek Estates with one home lost. Homeowners have been notified. County of Grande Prairie Fire Chief Trevor […]
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Grande Prairie & Area is looking for mentors for 24 youths looking for a positive role model in their lives. “I have been hoping and waiting for a Big Brother for five years now,” reads a social media post from the local Big Brothers Big Sisters' latest campaign highlighting its […]
The County of Grande Prairie is seeking public feedback in the review of plans, bylaws and practices. County planning manager Reed Desroches said the County of Grande Prairie has launched a multi-year planning initiative. Entitled Plan Your County, community members are invited to participate in the initiative, both in person and online. The initiative will […]
Darren Green, Township 704 We got evacuated Friday afternoon about 5 p.m. It was a terrible experience. We had two RCMP knock on the door and tell us we had 15 minutes to go, me and my wife and my three small children. We didn't have time for nothing. I didn't get a thing. Your […]
Work continues on a new school slated to replace the Peace Wapiti Academy. Peace Wapiti Public School Division (PWPSD) board chair Lori Grant said PWPSD has been allocated the planning funds from the province to start planning for the new school in the Windsor Area Structure Plan south of Clairmont. PWPSD has a meeting with […]
The Grande Prairie Fastball Association, or Pirates, is seeing more people coming out to play ball, and it's bringing more people to the region. The provincial U13D and U15D tournament was granted to the Pirates, which will see teams from all over Alberta and the Yukon and Northwest Territories attend. “We could very well see […]
April showers bring May flowers, or so they say. This May, two local greenhouses anticipate busy seasons. Braeheid Gardens co-owner Shawn Bouchard waters some of the hanging baskets. (Photo by Austin Payeur) Shawn Bouchard, co-owner of Braeheid Gardens, said the busy season of the greenhouse usually kicks off on May 1 and continues until the […]