Grande Prairie News Archive

Inclusion Grande Prairie held a town hall on Saturday to hear concerns regarding changes to the province's funding for people with disabilities. The two chairs reserved for local MLAs remained empty.  “It's so important to have a loud voice when speaking with this government because they have a tendency to ignore most of us,” said […]

A city resident has raised concerns about criminal activity, cleanliness, and safety at Wapiti House, the homeless shelter in Grande Prairie.  Kenneth Wilfer spoke of his experience at the shelter at the city’s Public and Protective Services Committee (PPSC) on May 13.  “I'm not a drug user, and I've been there for three months in […]

A May 28 open house in Sexsmith council chambers will discuss the next phase of flood prevention initiatives. In 2022, Sexsmith implemented a stormwater master plan to address drainage issues leading to flooding. Mayor Kate Potter said the next phase of the plan will see development in two areas. Sexsmith Mayor Kate Potter (File photo […]

A large sign above the door reads “Everyone Welcome” on the new home of the Army, Navy, and Air Force Veterans in Canada (ANAVETS) in Grande Prairie.  Unit 389 in Grande Prairie has operated since 1985, and hopes the new building will become a gathering place. “This is not only a veterans club, we are […]

The South Peace is getting things growing across municipal community gardens. Planting at the Sexsmith Community Garden next to the historic Northern Alberta Railway Station happened this week, a timeline in keeping with those in Beaverlodge, Wembley and Clairmont. “Our garden season is going to look similar to the last few,” said Sexsmith Wellness Co-ordinator […]

The Maskwa Medical Center broke ground outside the Grande Prairie Regional Hospital on Tuesday. The centre hopes to change the medical landscape in the region by offering a mayo-style clinic with a 10-day turnaround treatment plan for patients. “There's only one way you can feel about today, and that's great,” said Ken Drysdale, Maskwa Medical […]

Lead was found in the HVAC system of the Grande Prairie Provincial Building, which has led to the temporary relocation of the Grande Prairie Public Health Clinic to the Queen Elizabeth II (QEII) Ambulatory Care Centre. Alberta Health Services (AHS) said the clinic was temporarily closed on April 30 “due to indoor air quality issues.” […]

Grande Prairie’s latest theatre group is helping create the next generation of local thespians. Grande Prairie Children’s Theatre (GPCT) has become a hit on and off the stage as it continues to expand after only a couple of years in the community.  “I've always wanted to do the children's theatre,” said Nikki Fournier, GPCT founder […]

Shovels are expected to hit the ground within weeks on Mountview Health Complex, a $120 million replacement for the aging Beaverlodge Municipal Hospital. A development permit was issued May 12 to Rockliff Pierzchajlo Kroman Architects Ltd. of Edmonton. “It’s a whole different world when all of a sudden you start to make progress,” Beaverlodge Mayor […]

The Cool Aid Society will close its doors and services at the end of June after provincial cuts to funding.  The 45-year-old organization provides no-cost after-school and evening programs for city youth. It currently serves over 300 registered families, with daily drop-in attendance ranging from 25 to 70 children.  “Following a final board vote and […]