Dignitaries came for the unveiling of a memorial commemorating the 2nd Construction Battalion at the Veterans Memorial Gardens on Saturday as part of Black History Month. The battalion was the largest black unit in Canadian history. Retired Nigerian soldier Idris Adeola Omotunwase was the first to give a speech during the ceremonies. (Photo by Austin […]
A group of Dimsdale area residents say they will appeal a County of Grande Prairie decision to approve a development application for a controversial tourism operation near the Wapiti River. On Monday, the county Municipal Planning Commission (MPC) moved to approve the development of a 10-acre commercial recreation facility that will see 12 two-bedroom cabins, […]
Despite being unsuccessful in its ask for about $48,000 in tax relief from the County of Grande Prairie, an organization struck to help those facing housing insecurity in Hythe remains committed to the cause. According to the Jan. 12 county agenda package, the Helping Homeless Restart Society (HHRS) was looking for relief to increase its […]
A Huallen resident is asking the County of Grande Prairie to amend its animal control bylaw to allow livestock guardian dogs to do their work. John Heikel, owner of Whispering Winds Farms, spoke to the county Committee of the Whole on Feb. 12, asking the county to have livestock guardian dogs recognized within the bylaw. […]
A 17-episode series produced by the County of Grande Prairie will “celebrate the people, passion and innovation” of its agricultural sector. Rooted in the County will launch Feb. 27 on the county’s YouTube channel, with one new episode released each Friday. “Agriculture is foundational to who we are as a county,” said Cindy Paton, Economic […]