For sale: A commercial property on a 2.82 acre parcel along Hwy 666. Site features an updated basement with a new furnace, plumbing and electrical upgrades, and nearly a century of history within the community. The iconic Grovedale General Store is for sale. First built in 1939, the store has been a community mainstay over […]
A grassroots group has submitted a proposal to Alberta Advanced Education outlining a “community-led path forward to protect and renew post-secondary education and trades training in Fairview.” Northwestern Polytechnic (NWP) announced in October it was closing its campus in Fairview at the end of this school term. Since then, locals have rallied to mount an […]
The Town of Sexsmith is looking for green funding opportunities to improve energy efficiencies at the community centre, curling rink, arena and civic centre. Sexsmith council will apply for grant funding for a $80,000 study to be made on the energy efficiency of critical municipal buildings. On Dec. 15, the council moved to apply to […]
As details emerge on radical cuts to Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) across the country, locals are wondering about the impact on the Beaverlodge Research Farm. The farm is a satellite location of AAFC’s Lacombe Research and Development Centre which was confirmed for closure, resulting in the loss of about 112 staff including 22 researchers. […]
These first months on the town council have been “eye-opening,” according to one of Beaverlodge’s new councillors. “As you go, you grow and understand there’s a whole different scope to the town,” said Tyke Longmore. Initially campaigning with the priority to see roads repaired, Longmore said that one of his biggest priorities as councillor is […]
With the detailed design complete, construction well in hand and major procurement underway, Beaverlodge residents were briefed on the progress of the replacement for its hospital Tuesday night. “Currently we are pouring concrete on Mountview Health Complex site and expect to start erecting steel in February,” Beaverlodge Chief Administrative Officer Jeff Johnston told the News. […]
The County of Grande Prairie has deferred a request from the West Peace Medical Centre (WPMC) in Beaverlodge for financial operating assistance. In the funding request form, the clinic asks for about $40,000 a month. At its regular meeting of council Jan. 12, council deferred the clinic’s request to a future council meeting following the […]
There’s nine months on the clock until the municipal police force transition is complete and Grande Prairie Police Service (GPPS) Chief Dwayne Lakusta said the transition is ahead of timelines and delivering results. “We are exceeding timelines, delivering strong operational results, and building a modern, community-focused police service grounded in fiscal responsibility,” said Lakusta. “Our […]
