Big Brothers Big Sisters of Grande Prairie & Area is looking for mentors for 24 youths looking for a positive role model in their lives. “I have been hoping and waiting for a Big Brother for five years now,” reads a social media post from the local Big Brothers Big Sisters' latest campaign highlighting its […]
Grande Prairie city council selected the first members of the Grande Prairie Police Commission at last Monday’s regular council meeting. The city appointed seven members to the commission: Kelly Benning, Timothy Burnham, Donna Koch, Natalia Reiman, Dan Wong and city councillors Kevin O’Toole and Dylan Bressey. “Today marks a significant step towards establishing a robust, […]
The County of Grande Prairie is seeking public feedback in the review of plans, bylaws and practices. County planning manager Reed Desroches said the County of Grande Prairie has launched a multi-year planning initiative. Entitled Plan Your County, community members are invited to participate in the initiative, both in person and online. The initiative will […]
On Friday, May 5, Ryier Hommy was sworn in as the Town of Beaverlodge’s newest councillor. Hommy said “determined” was the key word in how he felt following the election. “I’m thankful for the support that I received from the community,” he said. Ryier Hommy was sworn in as councillor on May 5. (Photo by […]
Darren Green, Township 704 We got evacuated Friday afternoon about 5 p.m. It was a terrible experience. We had two RCMP knock on the door and tell us we had 15 minutes to go, me and my wife and my three small children. We didn't have time for nothing. I didn't get a thing. Your […]