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City looking to create Treaty 8 monument

May 23, 2024

The City of Grande Prairie is looking for artists to create a local monument honouring the 125 anniversary of the Treaty 8 signing.  The anniversary will be on June 21.  “Creation of a monument for the 125 anniversary of the Treaty 8 signing is a time for us to recognize and honour our past, in […]

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17 homes evacuated in County of Grande Prairie as crews battle local wildfires

May 16, 2024
On Friday evening, County of Grande Prairie fire crews would start a weekend of fire fighting against two blazes, one 13 km northwest of Valhalla Centre and the other four kilometres east of Teepee Creek.  Hours later, the county declared a state of local emergency as the Teepee Creek fire, near Kleskun Creek and the […]

Wapiti at the lowest recorded levels in 24 years; Aquatera asks residents to conserve water

May 16, 2024

Aquatera is calling on residents to conserve water as the region faces drought conditions.  The Wapiti River, the regional drinking water source, is experiencing the lowest recorded levels in 24 years, said Aquatera. “The water basins are stressed, so let's see if we can conserve some water,” said Aquatera Chief Executive Officer Vaughn Bend.   […]

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Sexsmith launches survey on rebranding

May 16, 2024

The Town of Sexsmith wants to hear from its residents on its re-branding initiative.  An online survey was launched on May 9, giving residents a chance to win one of two $50 prizes. Sexsmith Mayor Kate Potter said it was important to have the community’s input. “We want to make sure that any decision to […]

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Seeding season halfway done in South Peace

May 16, 2024

A lack of moisture reserves, low commodity prices and high input costs have producers on edge across the South and Central Peace. The dry winter has led to a quick spring seeding across the region, with about half of Peace producers done seeding, according to Foster’s Agri-World sales manager Jason Hipkins. “We hadn’t started last […]

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