Travis Toews, Grande Prairie- Wapiti MLA and Minister of Finance, has announced he will not seek re-election in the upcoming provincial election. This morning on social media, Toews shared a letter to residents about his plans. He wrote, “After much deliberation and prayerful consideration, I have decided not to seek re-election. “It has been a […]
The provincial general election is scheduled for May 29, and in the South Peace, nominations are slowly trickling in. Grande Prairie MLA Tracy Allard said last month she would not be seeking re-election after revealing a Parkinson’s disease diagnosis. The United Conservative Party (UCP) has four candidates running for the nomination in the Grande Prairie […]
Agricultural societies in the province could benefit from some provincial funding opportunities. On Feb. 28, Alberta’s 2023 provincial budget was tabled, and allocated $8,000,000 over the next three years for facilities owned by agricultural societies. The Agricultural Societies Infrastructure Revitalization program will help fund major repairs, renovations and energy efficiency upgrades at ag society owned […]
In the 1994 National Sports of Canada Act, lacrosse was named Canada’s national summer sport, alongside ice hockey as the country’s national winter sport. It’s one that’ll be sticking around in the County of Grande Prairie after being shuttered in the city. The Grande Prairie Lacrosse Association will be staging a season of youth lacrosse […]
Plans for an RCMP detachment in Clairmont are still in the early stages, according to the County of Grande Prairie. “We're still in the development phase in regards to building configuration and needs,” said Darryl Martin, county director of community services. He said finalizations have not been made, including a specific location for the detachment […]
On Saturday, March 4, nine participants sat down in the Sexsmith Shannon Municipal Library under the guidance of a pair of genies. That is, members of the Grande Prairie and District Branch of the Alberta Genealogical Society, there to give a crash course in ancestry. The purpose of the workshop was to help the participants […]
Ever since Sid and Anna Drysdale came up to the Peace Region in 1928, the Drysdale family has farmed in the County of Grande Prairie. From Sid, the reins of the farming legacy were passed down to his son, Norman. It’s a legacy that Norman’s son Ken has continued after a successful pipeline career in […]
Stefan Caers has stepped up to serve as the new president of Beaverlodge Minor Soccer after a posting on social media last week nearly saw league play closed this spring. On March 1, Beaverlodge & Area Minor Soccer Association president Cyndi Corbett cited low board membership as well as “personal, medical, working and lack of […]
The provincial budget was released on Feb. 28 and has large investments coming to the Peace region. Grande Prairie-Wapiti MLA and Finance minister Travis Toews said this year's budget ensures the province's future by growing and diversifying the economy and strengthening healthcare and education. “This plan achieves the priorities of Albertans, which include ensuring the […]
The Town of Beaverlodge has reached out to Aquatera to discuss the future of regionalized water. Town Chief administrative officer (CAO) Jeff Johnston said Aquatera has been invited to host a presentation for the council for the second meeting in June. Johnston said that at this time, the council is just seeking information on the […]