After the success of the 2024 National Aboriginal Hockey Championships, about $37,500 in grants are being made available to indigenous athletes in the Grande Prairie region. The May hockey tournament had an estimated economic impact on the region of about $2 million. Successful grant writing and fundraising efforts have led to the creation of a […]
While out on life-saving training, the Grande Prairie Technical Search and Rescue (GPTSR) team was the victim of the theft of “multiple items essential for emergency response.” The theft occurred at the 17.5 KM Canfor Bridge Wednesday, July 10, between 7:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. "It is truly disheartening to have items stolen from an […]
The County of Grande Prairie has a new bylaw that will allow it to restrict water usage in cases of extreme dryness and low water levels. Water Restriction Bylaw 3234 was passed Monday and will allow the municipality to implement water restrictions for customers connected to the it’s water systems. It applies to users serviced […]
Horse racing has returned to Evergreen Park. The races go all summer on Saturday and Sunday starting at 1 p.m. (Photo by Jesse Boily) (Photo by Jesse Boily) (Photo by Jesse Boily) (Photo by Jesse Boily) (Photo by Jesse Boily)