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 […]
Since 2003, the Grande Prairie Legends of Hockey have been honouring those who gave so much to the sport. Today, the organization recognizes 25 hockey legends, preserving the stories and memories of the players on the ice to the builders and community leaders who kept the spirit of the sport alive in the community. “We […]
The Art Gallery of Grande Prairie has brought concerns to city council about upcoming renovations to the Montrose Cultural Centre (MCC). Council had approved a $3.3 million borrowing bylaw to repair the building's ventilation system and the structural floor in the Teresa Sargent Hall at its June 16 council meeting. “This all really boils down […]