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County children will have the chance to learn to be AdventureSmart this spring. Two courses will be hosted by Grande Prairie Technical Search and Rescue (GPTSR) and the County of Grande Prairie teaches outdoor safety to local youths. “Basically what it is is trying to educate the public so that if they get lost or […]

Stolen property, forgery leads to arrests Photo Supplied/RCMP Five firearms and 11 vehicles with a combined value exceeding $500,000 have been recovered by Grande Prairie RCMP CRU (Crime Reduction Unit). A CRU investigation led to the recovery of six stolen/fraudulent vehicles with another five still under investigation.  The investigation started with the report of a […]

Snow and wind didn't stop the young residents of Sexsmith from going on an easter egg hunt. The event included the Sexsmith fire department having a truck available for residents to take a look inside of.

A bus pilot project between the Town of Sexsmith and MD of Spirit River has been extended. The service started as a two-month pilot project ending Feb. 28. Sexsmith Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) director Naomi Robinson said the service will run for the foreseeable future. “I have heard oodles and oodles of comments […]

Canadians will go to the polls on April 28 and Town & Country News has gathered all the information you need to know to vote in this federal election. The unofficial list of candidates for Grande Prairie includes incumbent Conservative Party of Canada Chris Warkentin, Liberal Party of Canada Maureen Mcleod, New Democratic Party Jennifer […]