For the past 30 years, Kathleen Turner has been working to help her neighbours via her role with the County of Grande Prairie. As director of the county’s Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) department, Turner has built a legacy over her long tenure. But it was a job prior to her employment with the […]
The cancellation of a $4 billion methanol gas plant in the County of Grande Prairie may not be the end of it. Mark Tonner, Nauticol Energy Ltd. chief executive offer (CEO), called it “unfortunate” the company’s plant will not be moving forward but said he is still leading a series of energy service companies with […]
The Grande Prairie region can get cold, and that has adverse effects on the most vulnerable in the community. This Saturday, families will face the elements during the Coldest Night of the Year (CNOY) fundraiser hosted by the Grande Prairie Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA). “A lot of the individuals that we serve are homeless, […]
Residents of the South Peace received welcome news last week with Alberta Health Services (AHS) announcement of two new doctors here. Dr. Saurabh Parmar, a family medicine and emergency physician, began practicing at the Beaverlodge Municipal Hospital and the Hythe Medical Clinic in January. Dr. Parmar completed his residency in Grande Prairie through the University […]
The Town of Sexsmith will be shelling out for a new ladder truck. On Feb. 6, town council moved that administration work on the procurement of a new ladder truck for the Sexsmith Fire Department, and the securement of funds to make the purchase, with the anticipated delivery date of late 2025. County of Grande […]
County of Grande Prairie Reeve Bob Marshall says he is disappointed with the recent announcement of the cancellation of a $4 billion methanol plant. The gas plant promised jobs and economic benefits, but Nauticol Energy Ltd. announced earlier this month it would not be moving forward with the project. “I was really hoping (it) would […]
Grande Prairie Storm goalie Connor Mackenzie is used to blocking pucks but is now opening up with local youth on mental health. The 20-year-old is in his last season of junior hockey and wanted to give back to the community that has supported him for the last two years. More than $20,000 has already been […]
How do you spend 100 years? If you had 100 years to live, what would you do with that time? How would you make sure it was time well spent? It’s difficult to imagine a better answer than that reflected in the life of local centenarian Iva Foster. Iva, who was small in stature and […]
A new volunteer appreciation program has been launched by the County of Grande Prairie, giving residents another opportunity to show gratitude. Starting Feb. 1, individual volunteers, groups, or organizations can be nominated through the It Takes a Volunteer initiative. Nominees will receive a recognition package from the county, including a gift certificate as well as […]
The Grande Prairie Youth Advisory Council is back this year with a lineup of some familiar and some new faces. The council hopes to share youth perspectives with city council, committees, and community agencies. “One of our main priorities this year is really trying to step up into that advisory role,” said Grace Larson, chair […]