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April 24, 2025
On April 15 the Grande Prairie & District Chamber of Commerce hosted an online candidate forum where the community could submit questions for those running to represent Grande Prairie as their next Member of Parliament. All local candidates were present: Conservative Party of Canada Chris Warkentin, Liberal Party of Canada Maureen Mcleod, New Democratic Party […]

Use of force justified in January stand-off: ASIRT 

November 5, 2026

An RCMP officer who slipped on the ice while firing a non-lethal projectile at a man during a 12-hour standoff south of the city in January used “reasonable, proportionate, and necessary” force, according to an ASIRT report released last week.  The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT), which investigates police incidents where serious injury or […]

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County adds cistern option to Teepee Creek water project 

November 5, 2026

A request from a Teepee Creek property owner for a water cistern instead of a well as part of the ongoing Teepee Creek Water Well Drilling project prompted County of Grande Prairie councillors to pass a new motion to include that option for eligible properties.  At the Oct. 20 regular council meeting, councillors directed administration […]

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Peace Wapiti wants feedback on whether to keep a compressed schedule at some schools 

October 29, 2026

Peace Wapiti Public School Division (PWPSD) is deciding whether or not to end Compressed School Weeks (CSW) for some of its schools. The division is asking staff and parents to weigh in by answering a survey.   Right now, 14 schools out of 34 schools within the division follow the CSW calendar, but the decision could […]

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Sewer work in La Glace moved up to 2027

October 29, 2026

Sewer replacement work in La Glace will take place in 2027, a year ahead of schedule to coincide with highway work being completed by Alberta Transportation and Economic Corridors (ATEC).  County of Grande Prairie councillors approved the request from administration to move the work up from 2028 to 2027 at the Oct. 20 regular meeting, […]

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New campus society planning for bigger livestock herds and programs for all ages at Fairview College 

October 22, 2026

Fairview College is back up and running after the community rallied to keep the beloved institution open. Premier Danielle Smith and hundreds of people attended the college’s grand opening on Aug. 26, and classes have been underway since September.   “The campus, I believe, is really important because I think it's a major strategic institution and […]

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County reeve, deputy retain roles after acclamations

October 22, 2026

Leadership around the County of Grande Prairie’s council table won’t see any changes in the coming year as the current reeve and deputy reeve both received votes of confidence from their peers as the council term moves into its second year.  Division 1 councillor Amanda McDonald will remain reeve, while Division 9 councillor Bob Chrenek […]

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Hythe franchise fees set to drop to zero as county explores vitality fund 

October 15, 2026

Residents in Hythe will notice lower utility bills in 2027 after County of Grande Prairie council voted to cut ATCO franchise fees on gas and electricity to zero.  The fees were set at their current rates of 12 per cent and 10 per cent to help pay off the debt absorbed by the county when […]

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