As Alberta starts laying the groundwork for a passenger rail renaissance, service into the resource-rich north may seem like a no-brainer. But for now the economic math falls short when demand, population projections, societal payback and affordability get plugged into the equation, an online information session heard last week. Chris Gentile, director of passenger rail […]
Two Grande Prairie men are dead following separate collisions on Hwy. 2, north of the city last week. On Sept. 2, Clairmont RCMP responded to a report of a serious accident involving a motorcycle and an SUV near the Hwy. 43 ramp at 9:23 pm. According to police, witnesses said the motorcycle was travelling north […]
With the days until the Oct. 19 referendum winding down, Elections Alberta is preparing for one of the highest voter turnouts in the province’s history. It’s going to be a busy day but there are ways to make sure your vote counts. The most efficient of them is to be prepared by knowing what you’re […]
Producers were out in full force through the balmy weekend getting their crops off, including this one near Bear Lake. According to the Aug. 25 Alberta Crop Report, 0.4 per cent of all major crops have been harvested in the Peace region across Fairview, Falher, Grande Prairie and Valleyview. Harvest on spring seeded dry peas […]
As warm as the reception for Premier Danielle Smith was in Grande Prairie last week, there were also those with grievances to be heard. As the premier wrapped up her time in the Peace Aug. 26 with a $300 per plate UCP Leader’s Dinner at the Pomeroy Inn, about 40 people gathered across the street […]
The County of Grande Prairie is considering changes in areas of Clairmont to get the whole hamlet on the same addressing grid. County council is seeking more information on costs before making a decision on re-addressing properties in the hamlet. That follows a request for decision from Director of Planning and Development Nick Lapp at […]
Northwest Polytechnic’s (NWP) new Skilled Trades Training Centre is ready to take on its first crop of aspiring tradespeople that will help “future-proof” the regional economy. A ribbon-cutting ceremony, led by Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, marked the opening Aug. 26, as officials from the province along with other local leaders came together to celebrate what […]
One County of Grande Prairie dog park is finding funds for furry residents while another is looking for a home. Earlier this year, county council moved to proceed with two parks, one in Clairmont and another in Whispering Ridge. It approved $18,598 on May 25 for the development of the park in Clairmont as well […]
