The Grande Prairie Police Commission is requesting a $1.5 million increase to its 2026 budget for transition costs. The cost comes as the Grande Prairie Police Service looks to become the police of jurisdiction in the city in October 2026, ahead of the originally planned 2027. “The budget request for this coming year in 2026 […]
Lights, music and holiday cheer come home to Sexsmith this weekend. The light-up event kicks off Christmas in Sexsmith at 6:30 p.m. From 5:30 to 8 p.m., guests will also be able to enjoy free sleigh rides, grab a picture with St. Nick himself at the gazebo on Main Street, and warm up with carollers, […]
The Hythe Athletic Association (HAA) expects to hear news next month on a provincial grant to help support its 75-year-old arena. It will form an integral part of a $1.03 million project to replace the Hythe Memorial Arena’s brine lines. HAA treasurer Cori Blum said the association is seeking a $490,741 grant from the Community […]
The Art Gallery of Grande Prairie (AGGP) will be temporarily relocated during building work on the Montrose Cultural Centre (MCC) for most of 2026. The gallery will be delivering programming out of the Grande Prairie Museum and its permanent collection of over 850 artworks will be stored at South Peace Regional Archives. “We're really going […]
A Grande Prairie local is seeking the support of local municipalities and Legions to bring the Canadian Military reserves back to the city. In September 2023, Lt.-Col. Christopher Barr, commanding officer of the Loyal Edmonton Regiment, said the military was looking at Grande Prairie as a possible place to reestablish its primary reserves. “We've had […]
Keeping medical professionals in the community and having a look at a full-time bylaw officer in the Town of Beaverlodge is on the radar for new town councillor Jennifer Wolan. A resident of the community since 2012, Wolan currently works as a registry agent at Western Financial Group, and said she has learned much since earning a seat at the council table […]
UPDATE: Police say Sheryl Woods, 69, of Marie Reine and Cheryl Bastien, 67, of the MD of Smoky River have been charged with: Willful neglect of animals (Criminal Code Offense) Causing unnecessary suffering (Criminal Code Offense) Permitting animals to be in distress (Animal Protection Act) Woods and Bastien were released on conditions and are to appear before the Alberta Court of Justice […]
