The County of Grande Prairie has deferred a request from the West Peace Medical Centre (WPMC) in Beaverlodge for financial operating assistance. In the funding request form, the clinic asks for about $40,000 a month. At its regular meeting of council Jan. 12, council deferred the clinic’s request to a future council meeting following the […]
There’s nine months on the clock until the municipal police force transition is complete and Grande Prairie Police Service (GPPS) Chief Dwayne Lakusta said the transition is ahead of timelines and delivering results. “We are exceeding timelines, delivering strong operational results, and building a modern, community-focused police service grounded in fiscal responsibility,” said Lakusta. “Our […]
Sexsmith residents can expect to see a 4.3 per cent increase to water and wastewater rates starting March 1. On Monday, Sexsmith council gave three readings to Bylaw 1104, which lists an increase for residential water and wastewater charges to $5.62 per month in 2026. Wastewater rates will increase to $2.96 from $2.93 per cubic […]
A rezoning application that would lead to multi-family housing on about 32 ha of land in Forest Grove in Sexsmith is being met with strenuous opposition. A public hearing in council chambers Monday saw about 35 people express concerns over increased traffic, parking and emergency access. Landowner Intra Fidem Investments of Grande Prairie filed a $604 […]
Another recall petition for Grande Prairie’s other MLA needs canvassers, according to petitioner applicant Deborah Harris. Organizers have just about three months to gather 11,921 signatures on a recall petition for Grande Prairie-Wapiti MLA Ron Wiebe. A petition for Grande Prairie MLA Nolan Dyck got started in November. “With nearly 12,000 signatures required, we’re going […]