The budget for the Teepee Creek water well drilling project is on the rise. County of Grande Prairie council approved the request for a $285,000 increase to the project budget at the June 22 regular meeting, bringing the new cost to $935,000, with the additional funds coming from the general operating reserve. “I will note […]
Alberta is moving towards a dual practice health model starting in September, which means some specialists will be able to perform surgeries outside the public system. Minister of Hospital and Surgical Health Services Adriana LaGrange made the announcement June 18 saying the move will improve access, expand care options for patients, and attract and retain […]
Tanya Raymond and Paige Fournier grabbed a quick bite at the Sexsmith Ice Cream Shack on Sunday. It wasn’t a weekend where locals had to beat the heat; Environment Canada reported temperatures rose to a high of 19 C on Sunday, with Saturday seeing a mix of showers and clouds. Mid-week temps edged into the […]
A formal complaint by citizens regarding a City of Grande Prairie councillor’s social media feed won’t result in formal action as there is no code of conduct currently in place. All municipal codes of conduct in Alberta were repealed more than a year ago. At its June 8 regular meeting, city council heard from residents […]
Families with students attending Valhalla Community School (VCS) will see their 2026-2027 school fees waived this fall. VCS made the announcement in late May after the school board made the decision due to increased costs of living of families in the area, VCS Superintendent Loriann Stienwand told the News. “We recognize that families continue to […]