County of Grande Prairie Division coun. Brian Peterson said he brought forward the reduction of the speed limit in Hythe to make good on a campaign promise. Peterson, who brought the notice of motion to reduce the speed limit to 30 km/h at a county council meeting Feb. 23, said he did so after hearing […]
Beaverlodge council approved a 33 per cent increase in its monthly remuneration for councillors Monday night. Council moved to accept council remuneration policy 100.1 that will see monthly remuneration increased from $525.15 to $700 for town councillors. The mayor’s monthly honorarium will increase from $1,167 to $1,200; the deputy mayor’s will increase from $787.72 to […]
The annual County of Grande Prairie Winter Family Frostival on Saturday saw families come out to enjoy the beautiful weather at the Pipestone Creek Campground south of Wembley. Juno Coates, 5, took a big sticky bite of a toasted marshmallow at the event. (Photo by Austin Payeur) Guests could take wagon rides through the campground. […]
The opening of the Wembley Medical Clinic has attracted the interest of the CBC. Nurse practitioners (NP) Chantelle Gray and Tegan Ruether are set to be interviewed next month for White Coat, Black Art, a radio documentary series on CBC Radio One hosted by Dr. Brian Goldman. “The producer had reached out to us and […]
Sexsmith residents can expect to see a 4.3 per cent increase to water and wastewater rates starting March 1. On Monday, Sexsmith council gave three readings to Bylaw 1104, which lists an increase for residential water and wastewater charges to $5.62 per month in 2026. Wastewater rates will increase to $2.96 from $2.93 per cubic […]
More than $3 million has been approved in grants for local community groups and organizations in the County of Grande Prairie 2026 interim budget. Approximately $1,940,377 of the total will be allocated to Community Assistance Grants, with $1,092,416 awarded to Capital Community Projects. “Our communities thrive because of the dedication and hard work of local […]
