A city resident has raised concerns about criminal activity, cleanliness, and safety at Wapiti House, the homeless shelter in Grande Prairie. Kenneth Wilfer spoke of his experience at the shelter at the city’s Public and Protective Services Committee (PPSC) on May 13. “I'm not a drug user, and I've been there for three months in […]
The time is right to hit the slopes, and Spring Lake Ski Hill looks forward to another season of growth. Last year, more than 1,900 ski enthusiasts visited the hill on the south side of Saddle Hills. Spring Lake Ski Hill Association board president Kara Teare and ski hill general manager Heidi Simmons said skiers […]
Regional collaboration is key for Terri Beaupre as she steps into the role of councillor. Born and raised in the Peace, Beaupre is one of the new faces around the County of Grande Prairie council table after this fall’s election, representing Division 3. She said the decision comes after a lifetime of volunteer work with […]
Food security, permaculture, design projects and – yes – garden seeds have become an anchor on Sexsmith’s historic Main Street. Heritage Farm’s Seed School opened its doors in October, bringing seasonal workshops on a variety of topics including small farm agriculture and creative design to residents across the South Peace. Owner Wendy Smith said the […]
Central Peace-Notley MLA Todd Loewen is coming under fire for what the Alberta Wilderness Association (AWA) is calling ethics violations. The AWA and Exposed Wildlife Conservancy last week asked the Ethics Commissioner to investigate Loewen’s conduct. “Alberta’s Ministers have a responsibility to the people of Alberta,” says Ruiping Luo, Conservation Specialist with Alberta Wilderness Association. […]
The Grande Prairie Royal Canadian Legion Branch #54 says at least 13 of its poppy bins have been stolen by an individual claiming to be a volunteer. The Legion became aware of the missing poppy boxes just after Remembrance Day, when volunteers were out collecting them. “I'm a veteran, and I'm just pissed off about […]
Firefighters responded to a fire at the Grande Prairie Farmers Market on Friday evening around 8:30 p.m. A media release from the city says fire crews found the source of the smoke and fire, but excessive heat and smoke made a response from inside impossible. City fire crews were joined by the County of Grande […]
