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Certified, registered and insured therapy dogs will now be able to enter Town of Sexsmith buildings.  Town council made amendments to its pet policy last week after public feedback on June 2.  Mayor Kate Potter said the amendments allow therapy animals in municipally-owned buildings, facilities, and vehicles, provided they receive prior written approval from the […]

The Bear Creek Folk Festival has returned to Grande Prairie, and here is selection of photos from each day. Updated daily. Day 1- Friday Day 2- Saturday Saturday afternoon the rain joined the festival, but by the evening everyone was back enjoying the music and dancing. Day 3 - Sunday The last day of the […]

A report released last week by the Fraser Institute says the County of Grande Prairie spent $5,413 per person in 2023, the most compared to 25 other Alberta municipalities.  County of Grande Prairiemanager Joulia Whittleton said a significant expense in 2023 was incurred due to wildfires, including the Dunes West fire and the creation of […]

The historic building that was Sexsmith Grocery and a part of the town’s streetscape for a century may be demolished.  The store has been closed since a fire Nov. 3.  Property restoration workers have been on site for the last few weeks and Sexsmith Mayor Kate Potter told the News the town had received a […]

The Grande Prairie Airport – whose history spans nearly 100 years - has acted as a hub connecting not only the Peace region but the north to the world. Its history is being explored on a set of wall panels just before the security gate in the main terminal.  “After World War One, a lot […]