Julie and Rex Brotherwood of Beaverlodge are set to move to Grande Prairie after winning the 2026 $1.6 million Rotary Dream Home. The couple said they are waiting for final details before they move into the fully-furnished 4,627 sq. ft. home in Carriage Lane Estates. “It’s just doing all the paperwork and getting everything in […]
The Grande Prairie Music Society hosted the Symphonic Wind Ensemble at the Douglas J. Cardinal Performing Arts Theatre on April 30, with conductor Dr. Robert Howey leading over 30 performers. The group played a wide range of songs, from Bach’s Fugue à la Gigue to the iconic theme of Raiders of the Lost Ark. The […]
Despite undertaking a recent move to the west side of Grande Prairie - along with a name change from Grande Prairie Rural RCMP to Clairmont RCMP - the construction of the new detachment building that will house future officers and staff is still likely years down the road. “The building of the Clairmont RCMP Detachment […]
This year’s tax bill won’t look all that different from last year’s if you’re a resident of Sexsmith, the latest town in the region to pass its 2026 budget. Sexsmith town council passed a 0 per cent tax rate increase at its May 4 regular meeting just after approving the town’s three-year operating budget and […]
The City of Grande Prairie’s $3.79 million operating surplus for 2025 will be split between three different reserve funds, ensuring there’s money set aside for future projects that may arise. City council voted April 27 to direct administration to transfer $2,336,000 to the Financial Stabilization Reserve; $1,150,000 to the Facility Renewal Reserve; and $300,000 to […]
The Alberta government has released a report on the province’s energy future, but Peace region locals have divided opinions on the future of nuclear power. The Nuclear Energy Engagement and Advisory Panel held in-person public information sessions on nuclear power in Peace River, Fort McMurray, Bonnyville, Calgary and Edmonton. According to the panel’s report, over […]
The City of Grande Prairie is calling on Alberta’s Minister of Assisted Living and Social Services to put a pause on changes to the province’s disability support program, at least until it can see some local numbers and analyze how those changes are going hit the community. City council passed the motion April 27, directing […]
As the days grow longer and the grass grows greener, spring is in the air, and municipalities across the region are preparing for the year ahead by finalizing and approving their respective annual budgets and property tax bylaws. In the County of Grande Prairie, ratepayers will see a 2.9 per cent increase in property taxes […]
