The outcome of an $11 million federal grant application will determine the future of the Beaverlodge Arena, according to Mayor Gary Rycroft. At the Oct. 9 municipal election forum, Rycroft said the arena is approaching the end of its life, citing a “federal grant for about $15 million” is critical. “If we don’t get that […]
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 […]
Free support and resources for those living with cancer and their caregivers are now available in the Grande Prairie region. Wellspring Alberta launched in-person services last week and is beginning programming with Cancer Connect, a space where people on the same journey can connect and find support. “Our goal is to make sure that no […]
The Hythe Athletic Association (HAA) expects to hear news next month on a provincial grant to help support its 75-year-old arena. It will form an integral part of a $1.03 million project to replace the Hythe Memorial Arena’s brine lines. HAA treasurer Cori Blum said the association is seeking a $490,741 grant from the Community […]
The Art Gallery of Grande Prairie (AGGP) will be temporarily relocated during building work on the Montrose Cultural Centre (MCC) for most of 2026. The gallery will be delivering programming out of the Grande Prairie Museum and its permanent collection of over 850 artworks will be stored at South Peace Regional Archives. “We're really going […]
