Grande Prairie News Archive

Local paleontologists and residents have made some prehistoric discoveries this summer that may hold significance in understanding what the region looked like millions of years ago “We’re on track to probably get close to 700 fossils out this summer,” said Philip J. Currie Dinosaur Museum (PJCDM) curator Emily Bamforth. The bones of a Pachyrinosaurus lakustai […]

Local organizations will receive a slice of the $11 million the province is handing to non-profits via the Community Initiatives and Community Facility Enhancement programs. More than $450,000 in funding is coming to local organizations.  “From communities preserving heritage and women gaining strength to children discovering their passions, these investments help create spaces and experiences […]

The province is seeking feedback on its Alberta Disability Assistance Program (ADAP) through an online survey and a series of telephone town halls. The new program is expected to be offered alongside the current Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH) program; still, critics say it may leave people with disabilities in poverty. “Inclusion Grande […]

Federal and provincial drought assistance programs may not be enough, say local ag producers.  The County of Grande Prairie, Saddle Hills County and the MD of Greenview declared agricultural disasters this year. Keegan Scorgie, who farms about 5,000 acres and runs 1,000 head of cattle in the Elmworth area, said this is the driest year […]

The Art Gallery of Grande Prairie (AGGP) is celebrating as if it were 1975, marking its 50th anniversary.  The gallery’s 50 Cheers for 50 Years event on Sept. 6 will include a variety of events for all ages, from creating art, listening to local artists speak about their craft and live music in the evening.  […]

A long-awaited cafeteria opened its doors at the Grande Prairie Regional Hospital (GPRH) on Saturday. Alberta Health Services (AHS) said Good Earth Coffeehouse offers on-site dining options for  patients, family, and staff. In an Aug.22 statement to the News, AHS North Zone Senior Operating Officer Candice Edey said the restaurant will operate daily from 7 […]

The Grande Prairie Ukrainian community gathered on Saturday for Ukrainian Independence Day. The event included a flag-raising ceremony at City Hall, musical performances, and a march through the downtown area.  Independence Day of Ukraine is celebrated on August 24 in commemoration of the declaration of independence in 1991.  “For Ukrainians, this day is both pride […]

The city and county broke ground on a $16.4 million recreational centre in the Trader Ridge area on Monday. The 135,000 square foot dome structure is expected to open in September 2026. “We've heard the calls from local sporting groups, from families and residents who wanted a space where athletes could train and compete and […]

In a world where you can seemingly get just about anything delivered, a Grande Prairie entrepreneur is bringing the barber shop to people’s doorstep.  Manny Balla is the owner-operator of Urban Nomad Mobile Barbershop, a single-chair barbershop with a twist: It's located in a van.  “I’ve always wanted to cut hair, but I didn’t know […]

Saddle Hills County has committed $3.5 million towards the construction of the Maskwa Medical Center at its council meeting on Aug. 12. Maskwa’s construction, which has already begun, is expected to bring a Mayo-style clinic to the region, which will not only train physicians but also offer a 10-day turnaround treatment plan for patients. “We […]