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September 26, 2024

City council will be advocating to the province for additional funding with the hopes of returning local EMS service levels to what they were before Alberta Health Services (AHS) took over their delivery. If the additional funding is granted, the Grande Prairie Fire Department (GPFD) would implement a Fire Paramedic Response Unit that would include […]

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Sexsmith council nominees speak to economic development, safety, and politics

October 9, 2025

Economic development, public safety and advocacy are key concerns of Sexsmith residents.  The topics were a common thread of discussion at the municipal election forum last week. Officiated by the Grande Prairie & District Chamber of Commerce at the Sexsmith Civic Centre on Oct. 1, councillor candidates answered questions submitted in advance as well as […]

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Common consumer product batteries culprit in many residential fires

October 9, 2025

An increase in the number of fires sparked by lithium ion batteries has fire prevention services feeling the heat. The batteries are being blamed for an alarming number of fires, and the County of Grande Prairie has stepped up to educate locals on the hazards found in nearly every home.  “This year alone, we’ve had […]

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Re-opening ceremony to take place at Caribou Centre

October 9, 2025

This month will see a celebration to mark a new chapter at Grande Prairie’s child and youth advocacy centre (CYAC) as it continues to grow. Caribou Child & Youth Centre will celebrate its grand re-opening at the PACE Centre on Oct. 21. Program co-ordinator Nicole Bockus said the centre, which has been operating since 2012, […]

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NDP host town hall in Grande Prairie

October 2, 2025
Days after the premier's Alberta Next Panel was in town, provincial opposition leader Naheed Nenshi brought his – dubbed “Better Together” – to the city. About 200 people attended the Sept. 23.event, where participants were asked to vote on the top three topics they wanted to discuss.  “The most interesting thing has been that when […]

Election 2025: Sexsmith talking with the candidates

October 2, 2025
Town & Country News extended an invitation to all municipal election candidates in Sexsmith. Each was invited to answer three questions and submit a photo. We are publishing every response we received. 1. What are your top two priorities, and how do you hope to make those changes? 2. What leadership experience will you bring […]

Election 2025 heats up in your community

September 25, 2025
With nominations closing Monday, the official list of candidates have now been released*.  (I) means incumbent. Town of Beaverlodge will elect one mayor and six councillors: Mayor: Terry Dueck, Gary Rycroft (I), Paul Szkopiec. Councillors: Trevor Bartsch, Judy Kokotilo-Bekkerus (I), Stan Berry, Cyndi Corbett (I), Hugh Graw (I), Richard Lappenbush, Tyke Longmore, Cal Mosher (I), […]

Sexsmith hockey club seeks to cover $4,500 fee for player safety

September 25, 2025

The Sexsmith Minor Hockey Club is seeking $4,500 for baseline concussion testing ahead of the upcoming hockey season. Club safety co-ordinator Nicole Friesen told the News that baseline concussion tests are given to players in the U15 and U18 teams to assist in players in the event of a concussion or injury. “We have an […]

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