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The County of Grande Prairie has tagged more than $74,000 toward a co-ordinated transportation service. During the July 24 meeting, county council awarded the development of a regional transportation operational and funding plan tender to Watt Consulting Group. The $74,790 tender is to be funded by an Alberta Community Partnerships grant. The group will be […]

There must be something in the water… Across the country and around every fishing hole, Canadians have told stories of monsters. To the west, visitors to Okanagan Lake have told tales of Ogopogo. To the east, Manipogo is said to haunt Lake Manitoba, while Cressie swims in the placid waters by Robert’s Arm in Newfoundland. […]

Town & Country News reporters and photographers were busy throughout July. Here is a collection of some favourite images from July.Some of the images could be found in the print edition of the newspaper, while others are exclusive to the website. Canada Day Country Living Grande Con Community Pioneer Days Sports

An additional $1.2 million is required to complete the Coordinated Care Campus (CCC) at the former Stonebridge Hotel, bringing the project's total cost to more than $23 million. The decision to approve the additional funds was postponed to the Aug. 21 regular council meeting.  “Representatives of the provincial government are in our community this week,’ […]

Minister of Seniors, Community and Social Services Jason Nixon and Minister of Mental Health and Addiction Dan Williams visited the Grande Prairie area to tour the local social services organizations this week. On Monday, Nixon announced $68 million to support innovative and sustainable affordable housing solutions in the province.  “​​We want to be a significant […]