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 […]
Keeping medical professionals in the community and having a look at a full-time bylaw officer in the Town of Beaverlodge is on the radar for new town councillor Jennifer Wolan. A resident of the community since 2012, Wolan currently works as a registry agent at Western Financial Group, and said she has learned much since earning a seat at the council table […]
UPDATE: Police say Sheryl Woods, 69, of Marie Reine and Cheryl Bastien, 67, of the MD of Smoky River have been charged with: Willful neglect of animals (Criminal Code Offense) Causing unnecessary suffering (Criminal Code Offense) Permitting animals to be in distress (Animal Protection Act) Woods and Bastien were released on conditions and are to appear before the Alberta Court of Justice […]
Peace region residents are paying up to five times more for their electricity than fellow Albertans and the City of Grande Prairie is championing efforts to change that. The city is pushing the province for a review of its electricity distribution regulations, asking for an equalization model that would eliminate the disparity in pricing across […]