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The Grande Prairie Fastball Association, or Pirates, is seeing more people coming out to play ball, and it's bringing more people to the region. The provincial U13D and U15D tournament was granted to the Pirates, which will see teams from all over Alberta and the Yukon and Northwest Territories attend. “We could very well see […]

The city is set to receive $300,000 from the province from the Settlement, Integration, and Language Project (SILP) Grant. The grant will fund the Grande Prairie Inclusive and Caring Community Initiative (GPICC) until March 2025. “This grant provides the city funding to help employers and service providers effectively integrate newcomers into our community,” said Angela […]

As of 2 p.m. Saturday afternoon, approximately 535 properties have been evacuated due to an out-of-control wildfire, according to Grande Prairie Regional Emergency Partnership (GPREP). Residents were first given notice to evacuate Saturday evening south of the City of Grande Prairie. Nineteen properties are currently on alert in the county, said GPREP. There are 108 […]

April showers bring May flowers, or so they say. This May, two local greenhouses anticipate busy seasons. Braeheid Gardens co-owner Shawn Bouchard waters some of the hanging baskets. (Photo by Austin Payeur) Shawn Bouchard, co-owner of Braeheid Gardens, said the busy season of the greenhouse usually kicks off on May 1 and continues until the […]

The 2023 County of Grande Prairie budget will once again see no increase to the municipal tax rate. County of Grande Prairie Reeve Bob Marshall told the News that over the last three years municipal tax rates have not increased, calling it “a conscious decision.” “Especially this year, when we’re looking at inflationary pressures and […]