Ed Widdifield was a big man. Those who saw him from afar may have thought he was rugged and tough. Neil Robertson knew Ed for 34 years since Ed served as his ninth grade hockey coach, and said he got to know a different side to the big man. “When you got to know him, […]
The Clairmont Community Centre is enjoying a facelift. Following expansions to the lobby and kitchen, walls have been painted and new flooring has been installed in the lobby. A new kitchen space has been installed in the former storage room. Clairmont & District Agricultural Society President Cindy Trudel said the renovation took two years to […]
The Town of Wembley may receive a $200,000 boost for its prehistoric rebranding initiative. The town was approved to receive the maximum amount of a matching grant program through the Northern and Regional Economic Development (NRED). NRED, a provincial government program, funds initiatives led by Alberta municipalities, indigenous communities and non-profit organizations that promote economic […]
About $166,000 toward helping emergency evacuees may not be recovered by the City of Grande Prairie. The city believes the amount is not eligible for reimbursement from the province due to “inconsistency and unclarity in provincial legislation and regulation.” “There's a lot of burden on our administration as the host municipality in regards to making […]
A look back as well as ahead highlighted the city’s State of the City event on March 26. Mayor Jackie Clayton moderated the event that spoke to members from the city administration, the Grande Prairie Police Service (GPPS), Northwestern Polytechnic (NWP) and the Grande Prairie & District Chamber of Commerce (GPDCC). “I'm extremely excited about […]