Protestors across the province gathered to protest United Conservative Party (UCP) policies, and what they say there is a lack of accountability and transparency from the provincial government. In Grande Prairie, about 60 protestors lined 98 St. outside city hall on Saturday. “I'm really frustrated that the UCP government isn't listening to people's input, feedback, or consulting […]
A local municipal partnership is focusing on attracting workers to the Grande Prairie region. The City of Grande Prairie, County of Grande Prairie, Municipal District of Greenview,Grande Prairie & District Chamber of Commerce and Northwestern Polytechnic (NWP) are partnering to create a multi-year marketing strategy called Work NW Alberta.“The (county) team is working hard with our […]
The South Peace Regional Archives (SPRA) is again open for business in its new home in Centre 2000.A May 22 ceremony marked the undertaking, that cost $1.1 million in moving fees and renovations, said SPRA executive director Ellyn Vandekerkhove.“We’re really grateful for the space we had at the museum, but it was very small,” said […]
An amendment of Town of Sexsmith’s traffic bylaws will see the return of off highway vehicles (OHV).On May 21, council gave third reading of Bylaw No. 1077 to amend No. 988 on March 4 to allow OHVs in the community. Under the amendment, OHVs can only be used to take the most direct and shortest […]