Horse Lake First Nation has teamed up with the County of Grande Prairie on three different applications to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ (FCM) Green Municipal Fund in 2026. County of Grande Prairie council voted to once again partner with the neighbouring First Nation, located about 75 km from Grande Prairie, at the June 22 […]
Dimsdale-area residents are anxiously awaiting a decision from the Land and Property Rights Tribunal (LPRT) on a controversial proposed tourism operation. The decision, expected to come by July 11, is on the development of Northern Roots Lodge, a $4 million tourism lodge with event hall and 12 two-bedroom cabins about .7 km north of the […]
Do you have a comment about the roads? A question about your taxes? Development in your area? What about programs for kids? Landfill information? Or how to keep your property safe and secure? Staff, administration and elected officials were on hand to answer all those questions and more as the County of Grande Prairie’s annual […]
Canada Day celebrations will bring the return of some familiar summer celebrations throughout the South Peace. The fun is set to start in Wembley, where the fire department will host its annual pancake breakfast. Lieutenant Kyle Hudson said the crew will be serving up breakfast at 10 a.m. while also hosting summer fun throughout the […]
The budget for the Teepee Creek water well drilling project is on the rise. County of Grande Prairie council approved the request for a $285,000 increase to the project budget at the June 22 regular meeting, bringing the new cost to $935,000, with the additional funds coming from the general operating reserve. “I will note […]
Alberta is moving towards a dual practice health model starting in September, which means some specialists will be able to perform surgeries outside the public system. Minister of Hospital and Surgical Health Services Adriana LaGrange made the announcement June 18 saying the move will improve access, expand care options for patients, and attract and retain […]
Families with students attending Valhalla Community School (VCS) will see their 2026-2027 school fees waived this fall. VCS made the announcement in late May after the school board made the decision due to increased costs of living of families in the area, VCS Superintendent Loriann Stienwand told the News. “We recognize that families continue to […]
