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 […]
The Town of Sexsmith will be accessing a $1.38 million provincial grant to help expand and protect water across the South Peace. The Alberta government is providing the grant through the Water for Life Program that will be put towards expansion of the reservoir expansion and pumphouse at Wapiti River. Sexsmith Mayor Kate Potter said […]
A patch of urban wilderness will be taking root south of Grande Prairie. After being converted to a provincial recreation lease, a portion of a 312-acre parcel of public land south of Secondary Highway 668 and east of Highway 40 will be used to expand Camp Tamarack. Camp Tamarack Vice President and Chairman of Land […]