Growth, communication and collaboration are the priorities of the Grande Prairie Public Library (GPPL) for the next four years. Its 2026-2030 plan of service, launched Jan. 5, will serve as a “roadmap” for the library, according to GPPL director Hailey McCullough. McCullough said the plan, divided into four priorities, helps the GPPL continue to serve […]
Agricultural support and responsible use of tax dollars are key for Brian Lieverse, the new councillor for County of Grande Prairie Division 5. Lieverse said when he stepped forward for the nomination last fall, he did not have any “pre-planned agendas”. Instead, he said he prioritized the concerns he heard residents on the campaign trail. […]
The fifth annual Grande North Winter Festival took place in Grande Prairie from Jan. 9 to 11, inviting the community to step outside and experience winter together, whether enjoying some winter amenities at the Montrose Cultural Centre, at the Acoustic Cabin and Ice Bar at the Bonnetts Energy Centre, or taking to the ice at […]
Residents came down to the Heritage Farm Seed School on Sexsmith’s Main Street on Jan. 8 for a watercolour class led by local artist Julius Miraflor. The students learned a variety of watercolour tips while they painted a beautiful misty mountainside. The Seed School’s Wendy Smith was one of the students who took up a […]
According to year-end numbers released by County of Grande Prairie Regional Enforcement Services, incident response has decreased by nearly 10 per cent. A 9.7 per cent decrease in tickets (January to September) was recorded, while the regional fire service notched a 9.9 per cent decrease in calls during 2025. It was however noted that the […]
Emergency departments across the province are experiencing a higher volume of non-respiratory virus patients that require hospitalization after respiratory virus hospital admissions peaked on Dec. 28. The situation has placed sustained pressure on many of the province’s larger hospitals, according to Acute Care Alberta (ACA) CEO David Diamond. “As Alberta navigates a particularly challenging respiratory […]
Saddle Hills County has approved in principle a $57.5 million operating budget for 2026 which it says is focused on “long-term stability and smart growth.” “This year’s budget focuses on maintaining the services our residents rely on while investing in projects that keep Saddle Hills County strong, connected, and resilient,” said Reeve Gerry Richard. The county […]
The Recall Nolan Dyck petition lead is raising concerns this week about access to public-facing space in city owned facilities. Casey Klein, the applicant for the petition approved by Elections Alberta, says she has concerns about local governance after multiple requests to rent public-facing space were “denied, delayed, or left undocumented.” On Nov. 15, 2025 […]
