Hythe historic sites have now been passed into the hands of local organizations as the Hythe Heritage and Historical Society continues its process for dissolution. President Christine Livingstone said the society started the process to disband following a low turnout at its February meeting last year, with the five current members of the organization seeking […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Following the passage of first reading of an amendment to the Land Use Bylaw (LUB) that will create a new district specifically for data centre campuses, County of Grande Prairie councillors are looking with new eyes at rezoning proposals. Bylaw 2680-26-046, a proposed amendment to create a Data Centre Campus (DAT) district, was brought before […]
The County of Grande Prairie already gets good grades in its ample recreational opportunities but a new strategic plan for recreation will provide decision-makers with an evidence-based understanding of the county’s strengths, challenges, and emerging priorities while creating a strong foundation for future recreation planning over the next decade. Councillors approved the 10-year Recreation Strategic […]
A leaky roof at the Clairmont Food Bank won’t be a concern for much longer after Grande Prairie county councillors decided to replace the building altogether. At the Oct. 5 regular meeting, council approved the procurement of a 14-by-62- foot temporary office building for the current site of the food bank on 103 Ave. in […]
