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 […]
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 […]
When Canadian country music star Brett Kissel tells you to raise your glass, have a good time, and sip a little sunshine, you raise your glass and you drink that sunshine down. Kissel headlined the County of Grande Prairie’s 75th anniversary celebration at Evergreen Park Aug. 21-22, a two-day recognition of how far the county […]
It’s already been a few weeks since Diana Hartinger went to renew her driver’s licence and was asked to prove her citizenship, something she’s never been asked to do before and certainly didn’t expect. Since then, she’s learned a lot about Alberta’s new integrated identification cards. Since July 2, newly issued Alberta driver’s licences and […]
