An information session that drew approximately 400 County of Grande Prairie residents evacuated due to the Dunes West wildfire had many demanding answers. Hosted by the Grande Prairie Regional Emergency Partnership (GPREP) at Evergreen Park Monday, May 8, the session hosted frustrated homeowners voicing concerns. The session was dominated by evacuees asking for updates on […]
A 1,464-hectare wildfire southwest of the city continues to burn out of control as of press time Wednesday. A preliminary damage assessment identified the most heavily impacted areas as Riverview Pines Estates with three homes lost and Spring Creek Estates with one home lost. Homeowners have been notified. County of Grande Prairie Fire Chief Trevor […]
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 […]