Wembley News Archive

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 […]

More than 270 responses have been submitted to a Town of Wembley survey as it works to reopen the medical clinic there. The survey, which was launched on the town’s website July 31 and closed Aug. 15, asked residents about their concerns with local health care provision. “Council would like to know approximately the number […]

The Bear Creek Folk Festival has returned to Grande Prairie, and here is selection of photos from each day. Updated daily. Day 1- Friday Day 2- Saturday Saturday afternoon the rain joined the festival, but by the evening everyone was back enjoying the music and dancing. Day 3 - Sunday The last day of the […]

The Grande Prairie Airport – whose history spans nearly 100 years - has acted as a hub connecting not only the Peace region but the north to the world. Its history is being explored on a set of wall panels just before the security gate in the main terminal.  “After World War One, a lot […]

There was dancing in the streets of Grande Prairie with the second annual Chariot Festival on Saturday.  “This chariot festival is the celebration of diversity,” said Madhavee, an organizer of the event. Chariot festivals are celebrated across the globe and have journeyed from the sacred Hindu city of Puri in India.  “This rich tradition is […]

Grasshoppers and drought are delivering a one-two punch to Peace region ag producers.  “We definitely have a large number of (grasshoppers),” said Saddle Hills County Agricultural Co-ordinator Kathrin Langlois. “We haven't started our grasshopper surveys yet, but just walking in the ditches there’s a lot for sure.” On July 8, the MD of Greenview Council […]