He could have been a scientist, or a baker, a policeman, a dancer, or even a pilot — Chris Zwick chose journalist. “I just flew in and boy are my arms tired,” Zwick, the new reporter with Town & Country News, told the publication last week as he eased into his first few assignments and […]
As the wooden frame of what will soon be the Maskwa Medical Center (MMC) went up near the Grande Prairie Regional Hospital last week, local municipal partners have been taking another look at their previous bylaws regarding how to best support the first-of-its-kind medical facility in the north. The County of Grande Prairie, Saddle Hills […]
A local group and the MD of Spirit River are working together to bring 102 childcare spaces to Spirit River. The Spirit River Regional Daycare Society (SRRDS) and the MD are collaborating to bring Full Steam Ahead Academy Daycare Centre to reality in 2027. Regional Childcare Solutions Steering Committee (RCSSC) chair Jenn van Rootselaar said […]
The $5 million stormwater berm installed in 2023 in Sexsmith will be put to its first test this spring. Two water pumps will be on standby as it is anticipated this year’s spring melt to be the first time the berm will effectively be put to use, said Town of Sexsmith Chief Administrative Officer Rachel […]
Grande Prairie skateboarder Codey Inman led a class at the Keyara Place on Saturday in partnership with the YMCA of Northern Alberta - Grande Prairie. Youths could come out to the centre for the free workshop teaching the fundamentals of skateboarding for all skill levels. Codey Inman takes to the ramps while students watch on. […]