Northwest Polytechnic’s (NWP) new Skilled Trades Training Centre is ready to take on its first crop of aspiring tradespeople that will help “future-proof” the regional economy. A ribbon-cutting ceremony, led by Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, marked the opening Aug. 26, as officials from the province along with other local leaders came together to celebrate what […]
As warm as the reception for Premier Danielle Smith was in Grande Prairie last week, there were also those with grievances to be heard. As the premier wrapped up her time in the Peace Aug. 26 with a $300 per plate UCP Leader’s Dinner at the Pomeroy Inn, about 40 people gathered across the street […]
The County of Grande Prairie is considering changes in areas of Clairmont to get the whole hamlet on the same addressing grid. County council is seeking more information on costs before making a decision on re-addressing properties in the hamlet. That follows a request for decision from Director of Planning and Development Nick Lapp at […]
A little bit of art will showcase the solidarity between two northern communities in Beaverlodge in time for Alberta Culture Days. At 1 p.m. on Sept. 12, the Beaverlodge Mural Foundation will unveil a chainsaw carving donated by the District of Chetwynd in the empty lot adjacent to the Mountview Health Complex. The carving - […]
The Town of Beaverlodge is starting the discussion for a new arena after an $11 million federal grant to patch up the current one fell through. On Aug. 10, Beaverlodge council moved to initiate discussion with the County of Grande Prairie on a regional arena facility. Beaverlodge Chief Administrative Officer Jeff Johnston said the aging […]
Better late than never. With only a handful of summer days left, the spray park in Wembley reopened Aug. 26 after being closed all summer for a $20,000 renovation. Wembley Chief Administrative Officer Noreen Zhang told the News that the spray park was supposed to open in May this year before it was discovered that […]
Producers were out in full force through the balmy weekend getting their crops off, including this one near Bear Lake. According to the Aug. 25 Alberta Crop Report, 0.4 per cent of all major crops have been harvested in the Peace region across Fairview, Falher, Grande Prairie and Valleyview. Harvest on spring seeded dry peas […]
Grande Prairie’s Centre for Creative Arts (CFCA) has regained its charitable status after more than a year and the new executive director is thrilled to hear it after the city declined a recent request for emergency funding. CFCA announced the updated status on social media on Aug. 21, just a few days after Grande Prairie […]
