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County and city work together for the future of regional recreation and culture facilities

October 16, 2025

The County of Grande Prairie will be contributing up to $2.8 million towards the city’s multisport dome structure as part of a newly signed contribution agreement between the two municipalities.  Additionally, the county and the city have signed a new agreement to ensure that projects with regional benefits are reviewed collaboratively.  “Both agreements demonstrate our […]

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“We need help. Our kids need help,” says Grande Prairie teacher

October 9, 2025
Classrooms sat empty on Monday as the provincewide teacher strike took effect. Growing class sizes, dwindling support and resources in the classroom, and government policies are among key concerns, according to the Alberta Teachers Association (ATA). “We’ve juggled overcrowded classrooms, added workload and government policies that were made without listening to the professionals who do […]

Sexsmith council nominees speak to economic development, safety, and politics

October 9, 2025

Economic development, public safety and advocacy are key concerns of Sexsmith residents.  The topics were a common thread of discussion at the municipal election forum last week. Officiated by the Grande Prairie & District Chamber of Commerce at the Sexsmith Civic Centre on Oct. 1, councillor candidates answered questions submitted in advance as well as […]

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Fluoride, affordability, and safety among council candidate concerns

October 9, 2025

The Douglas J. Cardinal Performing Arts Centre was filled on Thursday night for the City of Grande Prairie councillor candidate forum. The city council race in the city has 25 candidates; only one - Charles Poole - was absent.  Candidates in attendance were Len Auger, Grant Berg, Jun Bibangco, Gladys Blackmore, Dylan Bressey, Josh Cercel, […]

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City mayoral candidates speak up on how to improve the community

October 9, 2025

Eight candidates for Grande Prairie’s mayor’s chair spoke to a full house at an election forum last week.  Grande Prairie & District Chamber of Commerce hosted the event at the Douglas J. Cardinal Performing Arts Centre:  Kristopher Arcand, Durque Babunga, Jackie Clayton, James Flack, Jason Jones, Kris Kinney, Charlene Nelson, and Bryan Petryshyn were in […]

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