From water usage to the morality of tech companies — a range of concerns about the future build-out of Alberta’s data centre infrastructure was front and centre as Minister Nate Glubish fielded questions from the public in Grande Prairie last Friday. Glubish, Alberta’s Minister of Technology and Innovation, hosted the last of the province’s four […]
When the former prime minister comes to town, the people come to listen. Northwestern Polytechnic’s Side Centre for Entrepreneurial Excellence hosted the inaugural event in its four-part speaker series Sept. 8, welcoming Canada’s 22nd prime minister, the Rt. Hon. Stephen J. Harper, who shared his “perspectives on leadership, economic resilience and opportunity in an increasingly […]
While collection days and service contractors will stay the same, residents around the province can expect a new, enhanced recycling program that will be more convenient and will accept more materials, starting Oct. 1. The changes come as the province moves into Phase 2 of implementing its new recycling regime after Phase 1 was deemed […]
The City of Grande Prairie is once again investigating a “suspected release” into the Bear River after a “visible sheen” was reported Sept. 6. “Transportation staff have installed sorbent boom sets at several locations to help contain and capture the released product, including at Outfall 3 near the Grande Prairie Regional Hospital site, near Rotary […]
More than 240 walkers, runners, racers and riders came down to Muskoseepi Park last year for the Terry Fox Run, and officials are hoping for an even bigger turnout this September. The Grande Prairie Terry Fox Run is set to start at 11 a.m. on Sept. 20, featuring a five km route starting at the […]
The second annual Grande Prairie Renaissance Faire, hosted by the Lore & Legends Guild, a local non-profit organization, took place last weekend in Muskoseepi Park. The festival saw 55 market vendors join, up from last year’s 32, and saw performances from ceilidh dancing, RRebel Circus aerialists, and sword fighting demonstrations from the Society for Creative […]
An emergency repair to a road after a landslide earlier this summer cost the County of Grande Prairie more than $500,000, but that will likely not be the end of landslides in the area. County council approved a request for decision from Transportation and Utilities General Manager Ryan Konowalyk at the Sept. 8 regular meeting, […]
An Aug. 27 complaint about a man with a potential firearm at the Eastlink Centre has led to the seizure of more than 400 grams of methamphetamine along with other illicit drugs. Grande Prairie RCMP say they arrested and charged Shane Schulze, 53, of Grande Prairie, with drug trafficking after receiving a call about a […]
With the days until the Oct. 19 referendum winding down, Elections Alberta is preparing for one of the highest voter turnouts in the province’s history. It’s going to be a busy day but there are ways to make sure your vote counts. The most efficient of them is to be prepared by knowing what you’re […]
As warm as the reception for Premier Danielle Smith was in Grande Prairie last week, there were also those with grievances to be heard. As the premier wrapped up her time in the Peace Aug. 26 with a $300 per plate UCP Leader’s Dinner at the Pomeroy Inn, about 40 people gathered across the street […]