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New rules for city’s decorative crosswalks

July 27, 2023

Changes to decorative or specialty crosswalks in the city are coming after council decided to change its crosswalk policy at Monday’s regular council meeting. City administration based its findings for the new policy using the Transport Association of Canada’s (TAC) May 2023 report on specialty crosswalks. “Administration has received more frequent requests for specialty crosswalks,” […]

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The history of Sexsmith’s Pondick Residence

July 27, 2023

Built in 1928, the Pondick Residence in Sexsmith has deep roots in the local community. From a home to a doctor’s office to a garage, the building has worn many hats in its near-century of existence. (Photo by Austin Payeur) One Sexsmith landmark is nearing a century of life in the community. While it may […]

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Wheelie great donation for Wembley bike park

July 27, 2023

A bike park in Wembley is one step closer to reality after a 50,000 donation from Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNRL). On July 18, the Town of Wembley received the donation for the construction of a bike park as part of the town’s sports field project. The project, proposed by community services director Christina Ketchum, […]

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$4 million budget set for Grande Prairie Police Service

July 27, 2023

City council approved the Grande Prairie Police Service (GPPS) $3,975,450 budget at Monday’s council meeting.  The budget will fund the police transition team, police commission, and police service until the end of 2023 and also provide funds for capital purchases that will support the police service in upcoming years.   “This funding was just really […]

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The last newsstand; Al’s News Grande Prairie’s heritage business

July 27, 2023
Walking through the door at Al’s News in downtown Grande Prairie may remind you of a different time.  A newspaper rack sits to your left, roasted nuts are ready, an assortment of tobacco pipes rest in a display case and a friendly smile from a long-time clerk welcomes you.  Jim Goldsack has been working in […]