Recreation is “essential to building healthy, connected communities,” says County of Grande Prairie Reeve Amanda McDonald and its new survey aims to pick the brains of its residents when it comes to charting a course for parks, programs and community services over the next decade. “This survey gives residents an opportunity to help inform the […]
Sexsmith business owners have until March 31 to apply for the town’s Small Business Tax Incentive. First offered in 2019, the program offers small businesses with five or fewer employees the opportunity to get up to a 25 per cent reduction on the municipal portion of their property tax bill. “We try to make sure […]
Growth, communication and collaboration are the priorities of the Grande Prairie Public Library (GPPL) for the next four years. Its 2026-2030 plan of service, launched Jan. 5, will serve as a “roadmap” for the library, according to GPPL director Hailey McCullough. McCullough said the plan, divided into four priorities, helps the GPPL continue to serve […]
Agricultural support and responsible use of tax dollars are key for Brian Lieverse, the new councillor for County of Grande Prairie Division 5. Lieverse said when he stepped forward for the nomination last fall, he did not have any “pre-planned agendas”. Instead, he said he prioritized the concerns he heard residents on the campaign trail. […]
The fifth annual Grande North Winter Festival took place in Grande Prairie from Jan. 9 to 11, inviting the community to step outside and experience winter together, whether enjoying some winter amenities at the Montrose Cultural Centre, at the Acoustic Cabin and Ice Bar at the Bonnetts Energy Centre, or taking to the ice at […]