As warm as the reception for Premier Danielle Smith was in Grande Prairie last week, there were also those with grievances to be heard. As the premier wrapped up her time in the Peace Aug. 26 with a $300 per plate UCP Leader’s Dinner at the Pomeroy Inn, about 40 people gathered across the street […]
The County of Grande Prairie is considering changes in areas of Clairmont to get the whole hamlet on the same addressing grid. County council is seeking more information on costs before making a decision on re-addressing properties in the hamlet. That follows a request for decision from Director of Planning and Development Nick Lapp at […]
Northwest Polytechnic’s (NWP) new Skilled Trades Training Centre is ready to take on its first crop of aspiring tradespeople that will help “future-proof” the regional economy. A ribbon-cutting ceremony, led by Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, marked the opening Aug. 26, as officials from the province along with other local leaders came together to celebrate what […]
A little bit of art will showcase the solidarity between two northern communities in Beaverlodge in time for Alberta Culture Days. At 1 p.m. on Sept. 12, the Beaverlodge Mural Foundation will unveil a chainsaw carving donated by the District of Chetwynd in the empty lot adjacent to the Mountview Health Complex. The carving - […]
The Town of Beaverlodge is starting the discussion for a new arena after an $11 million federal grant to patch up the current one fell through. On Aug. 10, Beaverlodge council moved to initiate discussion with the County of Grande Prairie on a regional arena facility. Beaverlodge Chief Administrative Officer Jeff Johnston said the aging […]