The Grande Prairie Police Commission is requesting a $1.5 million increase to its 2026 budget for transition costs. The cost comes as the Grande Prairie Police Service looks to become the police of jurisdiction in the city in October 2026, ahead of the originally planned 2027. “The budget request for this coming year in 2026 […]
Lights, music and holiday cheer come home to Sexsmith this weekend. The light-up event kicks off Christmas in Sexsmith at 6:30 p.m. From 5:30 to 8 p.m., guests will also be able to enjoy free sleigh rides, grab a picture with St. Nick himself at the gazebo on Main Street, and warm up with carollers, […]
The Hythe Athletic Association (HAA) expects to hear news next month on a provincial grant to help support its 75-year-old arena. It will form an integral part of a $1.03 million project to replace the Hythe Memorial Arena’s brine lines. HAA treasurer Cori Blum said the association is seeking a $490,741 grant from the Community […]
The Art Gallery of Grande Prairie (AGGP) will be temporarily relocated during building work on the Montrose Cultural Centre (MCC) for most of 2026. The gallery will be delivering programming out of the Grande Prairie Museum and its permanent collection of over 850 artworks will be stored at South Peace Regional Archives. “We're really going […]
A Grande Prairie local is seeking the support of local municipalities and Legions to bring the Canadian Military reserves back to the city. In September 2023, Lt.-Col. Christopher Barr, commanding officer of the Loyal Edmonton Regiment, said the military was looking at Grande Prairie as a possible place to reestablish its primary reserves. “We've had […]