An exhibit at the Prairie Mall will be used as a reminder of the ongoing war in Ukraine and the price that its people have paid. Unissued Diplomas tells the story of 45 Ukrainian students killed since Russia began its full-scale invasion of the country in 2022. “There are already 100,000 victims of the war […]
The municipal election is beginning to shape up in the Grande Prairie region. Voters will be heading to the polls on Oct. 20 and recent provincial changes have added extra steps for potential candidates and voters. “There are a couple of new requirements and changes to the Local Authorities Elections Act that were a result […]
A new pilot program is extending the hours that alcohol is served at the Great Northern Casino in Grande Prairie. Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis (AGLC) began a trial run on July 1 at 12 select casinos in the province that would allow alcohol service at all times slot machines are operational. “Some facilities may […]
Saddle Hills County has joined the County of Grande Prairie as well as the MD of Greenview in declaring an agricultural disaster. Saddle Hills County council made the declaration July 22 due to the “severe nature of the ongoing drought conditions occurring throughout our region,” according to a media release. “We join other municipalities in […]