Nearly 900 files reporting spousal abuse in Grande Prairie to date this year are causing concern. A recent report from RCMP says there have been 897 files of spousal abuse and 1,886 files with a victim service unit referral. “Those are very concerning numbers to us,” said Dan Wong, Grande Prairie Police Commission chair. “897 […]
The transmission is shot, the engine leaks and it won’t start, but a 1953 Ford police car will soon find itself on offer from the Sexsmith & District Museum Society. Removal of the classic auto will make room for changes at the town’s historic fire hall on 99 St. On Sept. 1, the Town of […]
We are honoured to have a returning Peace Country artist as our September Main Gallery exhibitor. The Joy of the Journey - 3 Phases is on display now, by Carmen Haakstad. Born in Sexsmith, Carmen now lives in Grande Prairie with his wife, Gail, where they raised three daughters together. Carmen is well known […]
Staff of the Valleyview Public Library have joined the Civic Service Union 52 following concerns of budget pressures, restructuring and growing scrutiny over inclusive programming. Three of the four library staff members are now represented by the union. “Intellectual freedom is important; freedom of thought and expression is important, and this is something that we […]