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Beaverlodge shelves peace officer program

May 30, 2024

The Town of Beaverlodge has canceled its peace officer program effective June 28. However, residents will see its impact immediately as May 13 marked the last day on the job for peace officer Wes Kardash.“We’re looking for a better way, and a cheaper way, of doing it,” said Beaverlodge Mayor Gary Rycroft.“Between the cost and the […]

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New Grande Spirit facility brings dementia care to Spirit River: Dine and dance raises more than $450,000

May 23, 2024
A $34.5 million assisted living facility will bring dementia care to Spirit River when it opens next month.  The three-story building will include 92 units: 40 for supportive living and 52 designated for continuing care, half of which will be dedicated to residents with dementia, said Grande Spirit Foundation chief administrative officer (CAO) Steve Madden. […]

NDP leadership candidates come to GP

May 23, 2024

The next leader of the Alberta NDP party spoke in Grande Prairie last Thursday evening.Jodi Calahoo Stonehouse, Kathleen Ganley, Sarah Hoffman and Naheed Nenshi talked about why they should be the next leader of the party at the forum. Also on the table were health and education as well as what the NDP could do for […]

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Beaverlodge water supply safe, despite drought conditions

May 23, 2024

This week’s rainfall has pulled a little pressure off the province’s drought conditions for now. In Beaverlodge, the water supply was adequate pre-precipitation.“We have about a year and a half water supply in our pond,” said Beaverlodge Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Jeff Johnston.Aquatera, which supplies water to the city and county of Grande Prairie as well […]

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Cedar Point budget discussed

May 23, 2024

A report detailing the operating budget of Cedar Point (formerly Coordinated Care Campus) was presented to city council last month. The project now houses 63 supportive housing units, 43 affordable housing units as well as municipal offices. “This recovery-centered program is funded through provincial Outreach Support Services Initiative (OSSI) funding with the program services led by the […]

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City looking to create Treaty 8 monument

May 23, 2024

The City of Grande Prairie is looking for artists to create a local monument honouring the 125 anniversary of the Treaty 8 signing. The anniversary will be on June 21. “Creation of a monument for the 125 anniversary of the Treaty 8 signing is a time for us to recognize and honour our past, in the present, […]

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17 homes evacuated in County of Grande Prairie as crews battle local wildfires

May 16, 2024
On Friday evening, County of Grande Prairie fire crews would start a weekend of fire fighting against two blazes, one 13 km northwest of Valhalla Centre and the other four kilometres east of Teepee Creek.  Hours later, the county declared a state of local emergency as the Teepee Creek fire, near Kleskun Creek and the […]

Hythe Library celebrates 40 years

May 16, 2024

Hythe marked a special day May 15 as it celebrated four decades of being the hub of the community. It was February 21, 1984 when the Hythe Community Library opened its doors, a place where familiar faces could come together and meet, and for readers of all ages to gather.Since day one, it has operated out […]

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Olympian inspires local students

May 16, 2024

A silver medal Olympian made their through Peace region schools last week. Brigette Lacquette, the first woman to be named to Team Canada’s hockey team, spoke about her journey from growing up in Manitoba, going to the Olympics, and now being a scout for the Chicago Blackhawks. “It's sharing my own stories about determination, hard work, and […]

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Avondale recreational facility options coming back to council 

May 16, 2024

City council is moving forward with a recreational facility in the Avondale neighbourhood. On May 6, council directed administration to continue negotiations with Peace Wapiti Public and Grande Prairie Public school divisions to potentially build a recreation facility north of the pickleball courts next to the former Leisure Centre where there is a rugby field.“This will […]

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