Dr. Vanessa Sheane will be the post-secondary institution's new acting president and CEO, Northwestern Polytechnic announced July 26. Justin Kohlman was appointed to the role in August 2021 for five years but left after just under two years. Sheane has worked at the school for 12 years and previously served as provost and vice-president academic […]
The Grande Prairie Storm has received a three-year interest-free payment deferral on a city loan, council decided July 24. The Storm organization presented to the InvestGP committee on June 20, noting its financial issues due to the pandemic. “Working with this organization is something strategically that is of value to not only the downtown but […]
A Grande Prairie dental hygienist is hitting the road to help ensure those who need to get their teeth cleaned can, no matter their situation. Meg Kreutziger, a dental hygienist and owner of To The Root Dental Hygiene, has provided mobile services to continuing care centres, homes and remote areas. “It's focused on improving accessibility,” […]
The Grande Prairie RCMP is currently investigating a case of animal cruelty in Sexsmith. On July 25, at approximately 1:40 a.m., Grande Prairie RCMP responded to 99 Avenue and 98 Street where a person had caused the inhumane death of a dog. Sgt. Shawn Graham of the Grande Prairie RCMP stated that although the RCMP […]
Minister of Seniors, Community and Social Services Jason Nixon and Minister of Mental Health and Addiction Dan Williams visited the Grande Prairie area to tour the local social services organizations this week. On Monday, Nixon announced $68 million to support innovative and sustainable affordable housing solutions in the province. “We want to be a significant […]
Built in 1928, the Pondick Residence in Sexsmith has deep roots in the local community. From a home to a doctor’s office to a garage, the building has worn many hats in its near-century of existence. (Photo by Austin Payeur) One Sexsmith landmark is nearing a century of life in the community. While it may […]
A book by one former South Peace resident hopes to inspire in its readers the same spark, joy, and determination that has continued to push her forward over the past decade. Kiesha Mastrodimos sustained a spinal cord injury that left her in a wheelchair after the vehicle she was in struck a moose in 2013. […]
The Sexsmith and District Museum Society have until the end of August to raise money for a 1929 Guy Wahl dining car. Society fundraiser chairperson and train project lead Lynda Drysdale said the society had previously had an expression of interest on a different diner in Cranbrook. “It was going to be donated to us […]