A unique housing project in the Smith neighbourhood is a first of its kind for the Grande Spirit Foundation (GSF). Construction on the 160-unit building, of which 30 per cent are affordable housing units, is expected to begin within a few weeks. “We're hoping that this building is constructed over 2025 and occupancy into 2026,” […]
Rural Albertans say they’re being penalized by high utility fees and some municipalities are asking the government to step in and equalize costs throughout the province. Transmission and delivery charges are a significant portion of any energy bill, but because of the low population density and long distance between customers, people in ATCO service areas […]
The Sexsmith & District Museum Society received one of 16 Heritage Awards presented by the Alberta government in September. On Sept. 26, museum society president JamesShannon and project co-ordinator Florence Blais accepted a heritage conservation award or the society’s work on the Alberta Wheat Pool grain elevator preservation project. MLA Grande Prairie-Wapiti Ron Wiebe, left, […]
The Grande Prairie Police Service's (GPPS) first recruit class has been busy training for the past four weeks. GPPS recruits Erik Gault and Matt Caseley said it has included a lot of physical training, to ensure the recruits are in top shape. “We are getting whipped into shape very quickly,” said Caseley, who noted a […]