Wembley News Archive

Grande Prairie Regional Emergency Partnership (GPREP) is developing new partnerships while prepping for another wildfire season. The pilot projects rolled out this year may include the Canadian Red Cross and Team Rubicon.  “They're very skilled when it comes to emergency social services,” said city Chief Public and Protective Services Officer Dan Lemieux. He said partnering […]

Ed Widdifield was a big man. Those who saw him from afar may have thought he was rugged and tough.  Neil Robertson knew Ed for 34 years since Ed served as his ninth grade hockey coach, and said he got to know a different side to the big man. “When you got to know him, […]

The Town of Wembley may receive a $200,000 boost for its prehistoric rebranding initiative.  The town was approved to receive the maximum amount of a matching grant program through the Northern and Regional Economic Development (NRED). NRED, a provincial government program, funds initiatives led by Alberta municipalities, indigenous communities and non-profit organizations that promote economic […]

About $166,000 toward helping emergency evacuees may not be recovered by the City of Grande Prairie.  The city believes the amount is not eligible for reimbursement from the province due to “inconsistency and unclarity in provincial legislation and regulation.” “There's a lot of burden on our administration as the host municipality in regards to making […]

A look back as well as ahead highlighted the city’s State of the City event on March 26.  Mayor Jackie Clayton moderated the event that spoke to members from the city administration, the Grande Prairie Police Service (GPPS), Northwestern Polytechnic (NWP) and the Grande Prairie & District Chamber of Commerce (GPDCC). “I'm extremely excited about […]

A clutch of fossilized eggs discovered in the Pipestone Creek bonebed may prove to be a prehistoric connection to one famous holiday icon. Philip J. Currie Dinosaur Museum curator Emily Bamforth said the eggs, dated to the late Cretaceous period 100 million to 66 million years ago, come from a species of prehistoric monotreme, or […]

City council approved $24,000 to the Cairn Housing Society on Monday after the society requested emergency funding.  The funds, approved at the regular meeting of council, include $16,000 for the society’s operational costs and $8,000 for its food security program.  “My concern is that we have a bigger issue,” said Mayor Jackie Clayton.   Council […]

The Alberta Winter Games created an estimated economic impact of $4.6 million for the Grande Prairie region. The estimate comes from a Sport Tourism Canada STEAM report.  “Being a games city is something we're very proud of,” said City of Grande Prairie Mayor Jackie Clayton.  “It gives us an opportunity not only to highlight our […]

Saddle Hills County has allocated nearly $380,000 in an innovative initiative it says will improve access to health care for its residents. The Saddle Hills County Health Clinic has been in development since 2021.  “(The clinic) will be open to all Saddle Hills County residents,” said Saddle Hills communications co-ordinator Monica Randell. The municipality tagged […]

The Bear Creek Folk Festival (BCFF) will receive $80,000 from the city. City council approved $50,000 in sponsorship and an additional $30,000 from the Council Strategic Initiatives Fund at last Monday’s (March 11) regular council meeting. “​​We're very grateful that council is so supportive of the festival and such a fantastic partner in this event,” […]