Residents of the South Peace received welcome news last week with Alberta Health Services (AHS) announcement of two new doctors here.Dr. Saurabh Parmar, a family medicine and emergency physician, began practicing at the Beaverlodge Municipal Hospital and the Hythe Medical Clinic in January.Dr. Parmar completed his residency in Grande Prairie through the University of Alberta […]
A signed agreement in summer led to a sign being swung into place this week.On Monday, the Town of Beaverlodge announced that NuVista Energy Ltd. would be granted the naming rights for the recreation centre, which will now be known as the NuVista Energy Centre for at least five years.In addition to the naming rights, […]
The Town of Sexsmith will be shelling out for a new ladder truck.On Feb. 6, town council moved that administration work on the procurement of a new ladder truck for the Sexsmith Fire Department, and the securement of funds to make the purchase, with the anticipated delivery date of late 2025.County of Grande Prairie Regional […]
County of Grande Prairie Reeve Bob Marshall says he is disappointed with the recent announcement of the cancellation of a $4 billion methanol plant. The gas plant promised jobs and economic benefits, but Nauticol Energy Ltd. announced earlier this month it would not be moving forward with the project.“I was really hoping (it) would go ahead,” […]
The County of Grande Prairie is putting out feelers in regards to the development of a new fire hall in the South Peace.At a regular meeting of council Jan. 30, administration was directed to develop a bylaw to establish a building committee to oversee construction of a fire hall in Teepee Creek.“By the municipal government […]