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January 23, 2025

A transit bus from Spirit River has started picking up Sexsmith passengers on its route to Grande Prairie. The two-month pilot project is due to a partnership between the Town of Sexsmith and MD of Spirit River.  Sexsmith residents are required to book a ride 24 hours in advance and pay $25 for the 16-seat, […]

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County enforcement numbers trending in a good way ... mostly

January 15, 2026

According to year-end numbers released by County of Grande Prairie Regional Enforcement Services, incident response has decreased by nearly 10 per cent. A 9.7 per cent decrease in tickets (January to September) was recorded, while the regional fire service notched a 9.9 per cent decrease in calls during 2025. It was however noted that the […]

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Development permit filed for Dimsdale tourism project near Wapiti River

January 8, 2026

More than 160 Dimsdale landowners have learned a controversial tourism operation in their area is one step closer to reality.  On Dec. 5, Brian Bildson filed a development permit application to the County of Grande Prairie for a commercial recreation facility that will see 12 two-bedroom cabins, a 3,700 square foot administrative centre, an accessory […]

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Beaverlodge bus heads to Hythe

January 8, 2026

The Beaverlodge community bus is expected to hit the road more often since expanding its operations to Hythe residents last month. Town of Beaverlodge Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) co-ordinator Reanna Stockman said the bus has been operating for five years, offering two weekly trips to Grande Prairie. As of Dec. 1, the bus […]

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Fire service members receive recognition for dedication to duty

January 8, 2026

The hard work and dedication of fire service members have been receiving recognition from both the County of Grande Prairie and Saddle Hills County. On Dec. 15, County of Grande Prairie Reeve Amanda McDonald presented Regional Fire Service Fire Chief Trevor Grant with the Fire Services Exemplary Service Medal. Grant has served numerous fire services […]

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County of Grande Prairie pledges $3 million in community organization grants

January 8, 2026

More than $3 million has been approved in grants for local community groups and organizations in the County of Grande Prairie 2026 interim budget. Approximately $1,940,377 of the total will be allocated to Community Assistance Grants, with $1,092,416 awarded to Capital Community Projects. “Our communities thrive because of the dedication and hard work of local […]

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Year in Review 2025

December 31, 2025
January  Rising Above, a faith-based addictions treatment centre, broke ground at its Park Campus in Grande Prairie on Jan. 6, marking the beginning of construction of a $5 million four-story building that will expand its programming as well as its capacity – from 51 beds to 70. The province required the County of Grande Prairie […]

Amanda McDonald: County of Grande Prairie Reeve on 2025

December 31, 2025
This past year was one of growth, collaboration, and progress for the County. Your feedback guided Council’s strategy and decision-making, reflecting your priorities of roads and public safety. April’s final budget deliberations included the difficult decision to approve a 2.4 per cent municipal tax increase to keep pace with service demands. Nearly 70 per cent […]