As warm weather returns to the South Peace, so do some tasty treats as food trucks wake from their winter hibernation. This past weekend marked the first weekend for many returning to the streets for great eats. Fry Factory Corina McCollum owner of the Fry Factory hands out some food in Grande Prairieon Friday (April […]
The Hythe Community Centre will be receiving $20,000 in operating funding for the next three years from the County of Grande Prairie. Facility administrator Anjela Sipe and Hythe and District Recreational Society President Greg Gayton attended county council on March 27, requesting $100,000 in capital grant funding and $20,000 in operating funding support. Sipe said […]
Pace Community Support, Sexual Assault & Trauma Centre (PACE) in Grande Prairie has been approved for a $120,370 grant from the province to assist the organization in counselling and education. The province announced $4.2 million in additional funding to support victims of sexual assault last Thursday (April 6). “I have spent time meeting with organizations […]
Wembley is considering a contemporary prehistoric facelift, while Sexsmith and the County of Grande Prairie pursue their own rebranding initiatives. Town of Wembley Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Noreen Zhang said that the town is pursuing a rebranding initiative to embrace the rich world of paleontology surrounding Wembley. “We have a world-class dinosaur museum right at […]
Record lows in members have local fire departments seeking new recruits. Captain Nathan Dahl of the Wembley Fire Department said his department is reaching out to the community and beyond for new members in the face of an “all-time low” in membership. “We typically have a roster of between 25 and 30 members. Right now […]
Northwestern Polytechnic (NWP) has reversed a decision to end its track and field and cross country team. The decision came after a meeting with Kim Richardson, NWP associate dean of student life, Lauren Hale-Miller, Athletics manager as well as coaches and team members. “We were told that the cross country and track team was being […]
The city has approved up to $10 million in principle for a new indoor recreation facility. The multi-use facility building would be similar to the dome design proposed by Swan City Football Club earlier in the year. "This motion shows our intent to be in the business to look to get a new facility in […]
National Volunteer Week, taking place from April 16 to 22, is bringing a bevy of opportunities to help recognize and celebrate our local volunteers. This includes It Takes a Volunteer, a new initiative launched by the County of Grande Prairie. During the month of February, residents were encouraged to nominate individuals, teams, or organizations who […]
Spring is in the air, and Easter is around the corner. With Easter Sunday falling on April 9 this year, Town & Country News has worked with the Beaverlodge Alliance Church to help residents across the South Peace keep up with services in their community. Speaking with the News, Beaverlodge Alliance Church pastor Amy Cheetham […]