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Since 2003, the Grande Prairie Legends of Hockey have been honouring those who gave so much to the sport. Today, the organization recognizes 25 hockey legends, preserving the stories and memories of the players on the ice to the builders and community leaders who kept the spirit of the sport alive in the community. “We […]

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Over 800 people gathered in support of teachers at the Fight For Education Rally at CKC field in Grande Prairie on Sunday morning.  Teachers have been on a province-wide strike since Oct. 6.  Jason Schilling, Alberta Teachers Association (ATA) president speaks at the Fight For Education Rally at CKC Field in Grande Prairie on Sunday, […]

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Despite starting hockey at three years of age, 22-year old Dayle Ross said that growing up, the idea of joining a professional women’s league wasn’t even a possibility. On Oct. 6, the New York Sirens signed Ross to a one-year Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) Standard Player Agreement for the 2025-26 season. “We didn’t have […]

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Halloween decorations are popping up in anticipation of the spookiest night of the year. To help our readers’ homes be more hair-raising and less ho-hum, the News sat down with Hornbrook Hollow Haunt’s Dannette Hornbrook to talk shop on creating the most horrifying Halloween haunt. Operating on the Hornbrook farm since 2016, the annual haunt […]

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With the municipal election looming and the Alberta premier’s directive to municipal affair minister Dan Williams to review local spending decisions — including how much elected municipal officials get paid – Town & Country News thought it would be timely to mine audited financial statements of the municipalities we serve to produce exactly that. Danielle […]

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“We need help. Our kids need help,” says Grande Prairie teacher

Classrooms sat empty on Monday as the provincewide teacher strike took effect. Growing class sizes, dwindling support and resources in the classroom, and government policies are among key concerns, according to the Alberta Teachers Association (ATA). “We’ve juggled overcrowded classrooms, added workload and government policies that were made without listening to the professionals who do […]

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

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

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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