For almost 30 years, tourists as well as locals have taken the Rotary bus to learn more about the Grande Prairie area. The Rotary Club of Grande Prairie is hosting free bus tours this summer, sharing not only the area's history but also its contributions to the world. “We try to focus on a lot […]
A very different kind of summer camp is coming to Grande Prairie. Forty youth interested in pursuing a career in health care are expected to attend a medical school camp at the Grande Prairie Regional Hospital July 24-26. The Asclepius Medical Camp for Youth is a free camp to help under-represented youths get a taste […]
With the annual property tax bill arrived or on its way, increases in local municipalities range from none to nearly four percent. The Town of Beaverlodge has maintained the status quo and is holding its tax rate steady at 0, while the highest increase is in the City of Grande Prairie which is implementing a […]
Your hometown newspaper has done it again. Town & Country News/GP Regional News has been lauded by the Alberta Weekly Newspapers Association for its in content with the Awards of Excellence 2023. Jesse Boily’s capture of the aurora over Sexsmith (Solar Tantrums, Sept. 21) bested 25 other entries to win first place in the Photography […]
To commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Normandy and D-Day, the Veterans Memorial Gardens and Interpretive Centre is hosting a ceremony on June 8. On June 6, 1944, more than 150,000 troops invaded Normandy, which ultimately marked the beginning of the end of the Second World War. “We have 45 regional killed-in-action soldiers […]
Protestors across the province gathered to protest United Conservative Party (UCP) policies, and what they say there is a lack of accountability and transparency from the provincial government. In Grande Prairie, about 60 protestors lined 98 St. outside city hall on Saturday. “I'm really frustrated that the UCP government isn't listening to people's input, feedback, […]
A local municipal partnership is focusing on attracting workers to the Grande Prairie region. The City of Grande Prairie, County of Grande Prairie, Municipal District of Greenview, Grande Prairie & District Chamber of Commerce and Northwestern Polytechnic (NWP) are partnering to create a multi-year marketing strategy called Work NW Alberta. “The (county) team is working […]
The South Peace Regional Archives (SPRA) is again open for business in its new home in Centre 2000. A May 22 ceremony marked the undertaking, that cost $1.1 million in moving fees and renovations, said SPRA executive director Ellyn Vandekerkhove. “We’re really grateful for the space we had at the museum, but it was very […]
