The provincial budget was released on Feb. 28 and has large investments coming to the Peace region. Grande Prairie-Wapiti MLA and Finance minister Travis Toews said this year's budget ensures the province's future by growing and diversifying the economy and strengthening healthcare and education. “This plan achieves the priorities of Albertans, which include ensuring the […]
Grande Prairie city council was informed of the difference between the RCMP Police and Crisis Teams (PACT) and mobile outreach teams on Feb. 28 at the Public & Protective Services Committee. Grande Prairie RCMP Superintendent Lee Brachmann gave the presentation, as the committee wanted information regarding the cost-effectiveness of PACT compared to adding more Mobile […]
Longtime Hythe resident Jack Oakford may have passed in 2015, but the re-opening of his former hardware store helped the family get the ball rolling on a striking party last week. On Sunday, Feb. 26, over 25 members of the Oakford family came out to Fatboys Bowling below the Outpost in Hythe to celebrate what […]
After more than 30 years, a small treasure sitting in the back of a jewelry box will be returned to its original owner. In 1986, county of Grande Prairie resident Marie Hutchinson purchased a box of assorted items at an auction in Sexsmith. Inside, she found an emerald 1977 grad ring from Georges P. Vanier […]
The Town of Beaverlodge has reached out to Aquatera to discuss the future of regionalized water. Town Chief administrative officer (CAO) Jeff Johnston said Aquatera has been invited to host a presentation for the council for the second meeting in June. Johnston said that at this time, the council is just seeking information on the […]