Wembley residents enjoyed a soft opening of the new bike park July 15. Developed by Hoots Inc. in the town centre sports field, about 45 youth attended the opening and were invited to do some test rides. “I’m really impressed by the kids,” said Wembley Community Services Director Christina Ketchum. “Their patience has been great, […]
A mobile “rain tower” is making it rain. The structure will help protect communities from wildfires by using a sprinkler system that pumps about 1,800 litres per minute from 30 metres in the air. Wildfire Innovations Inc. demonstrated its Rainstream tower to city officials on Wednesday, July 16, in the South Bear Creek corridor. Founder […]
The Town of Sexsmith is sending a pair of letters with concerns regarding a nearby intersection to the County of Grande Prairie and Alberta Transportation this month. Council is concerned about the Emerson Trail intersection at Hwy. 672 and Hwy 2 south of the town and decided to take action at its July 14 council […]
The City of Grande Prairie has released a report comparing its tax rates and spending with seven other Alberta municipalities. The June 24 report compares the taxes of a median-value single-family dwelling in each. “Grande Prairie residents do not pay the highest annual property tax bill on a single-family dwelling,” Danielle Whiteway, city chief […]
The South Peace has a pantheon of heroes worth celebrating, and they won’t be found in any famous comics. This week, Town & Country News celebrates a handful of the historic heroes that have called our region home. Agnes Forbes (Photo supplied) Grande Prairie’s Wonder Woman Born in Montrose, Scotland, Agnes Forbes came to Canada […]