When the former prime minister comes to town, the people come to listen. Northwestern Polytechnic’s Side Centre for Entrepreneurial Excellence hosted the inaugural event in its four-part speaker series Sept. 8, welcoming Canada’s 22nd prime minister, the Rt. Hon. Stephen J. Harper, who shared his “perspectives on leadership, economic resilience and opportunity in an increasingly […]
In our first referendum review installment we looked at how to make the most of casting your ballot on Referendum Day by making sure you have everything you need to vote and telling you about the multiple options you have to get your ballots into a box. This week, we’re going to talk a little […]
Aviana, 6, rode ahead of Melissa Robert and Victoria Gilby at the Sexsmith Terry Fox Run on Sunday. The trio were just three of the 31 runners, walkers, and bikers that partook in this year’s event, raising funds in the fight against cancer. As of Tuesday, the Sexsmith Terry Fox Run raised over $8,100, while […]
From water usage to the morality of tech companies — a range of concerns about the future build-out of Alberta’s data centre infrastructure was front and centre as Minister Nate Glubish fielded questions from the public in Grande Prairie last Friday. Glubish, Alberta’s Minister of Technology and Innovation, hosted the last of the province’s four […]
While collection days and service contractors will stay the same, residents around the province can expect a new, enhanced recycling program that will be more convenient and will accept more materials, starting Oct. 1. The changes come as the province moves into Phase 2 of implementing its new recycling regime after Phase 1 was deemed […]
The City of Grande Prairie is once again investigating a “suspected release” into the Bear River after a “visible sheen” was reported Sept. 6. “Transportation staff have installed sorbent boom sets at several locations to help contain and capture the released product, including at Outfall 3 near the Grande Prairie Regional Hospital site, near Rotary […]
More than 240 walkers, runners, racers and riders came down to Muskoseepi Park last year for the Terry Fox Run, and officials are hoping for an even bigger turnout this September. The Grande Prairie Terry Fox Run is set to start at 11 a.m. on Sept. 20, featuring a five km route starting at the […]
