Tanya Raymond and Paige Fournier grabbed a quick bite at the Sexsmith Ice Cream Shack on Sunday. It wasn’t a weekend where locals had to beat the heat; Environment Canada reported temperatures rose to a high of 19 C on Sunday, with Saturday seeing a mix of showers and clouds. Mid-week temps edged into the […]
Canada Day celebrations will bring the return of some familiar summer celebrations throughout the South Peace. The fun is set to start in Wembley, where the fire department will host its annual pancake breakfast. Lieutenant Kyle Hudson said the crew will be serving up breakfast at 10 a.m. while also hosting summer fun throughout the […]
Sexsmith council is moving forward with a program to support local businesses and help maintain Sexsmith’s iconic heritage storefronts. On June 15, council approved $15,000 for a one-year pilot of the town’s Economic Development Advisory Committee Storefront and Revitalization Program, with funds coming from capital reserves. Businesses or organizations with a current Sexsmith business license […]
The budget for the Teepee Creek water well drilling project is on the rise. County of Grande Prairie council approved the request for a $285,000 increase to the project budget at the June 22 regular meeting, bringing the new cost to $935,000, with the additional funds coming from the general operating reserve. “I will note […]
Alberta is moving towards a dual practice health model starting in September, which means some specialists will be able to perform surgeries outside the public system. Minister of Hospital and Surgical Health Services Adriana LaGrange made the announcement June 18 saying the move will improve access, expand care options for patients, and attract and retain […]
Do you have a comment about the roads? A question about your taxes? Development in your area? What about programs for kids? Landfill information? Or how to keep your property safe and secure? Staff, administration and elected officials were on hand to answer all those questions and more as the County of Grande Prairie’s annual […]
It has been more than a year since officials broke ground on a Grande Prairie health facility that promises to break ground of its own in serving the health needs of all northwestern Alberta, and the word is starting to get around. The Buchanan Family Foundation recently donated $1 million over two years to the […]
The discs shall fly this July, when Grande Prairie residents will see the 2026 Canadian Nationals Disc Golf Championship taking place for the first time in the city. Grande Prairie Disc Golf Club vice president Philip Duffy said that 450 players are expected for the championships, taking place July 24-26 on courses at Muskoseepi Park, […]
