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Wembley, other fire crews facing record membership lows

April 6, 2023

Record lows in members have local fire departments seeking new recruits.Captain Nathan Dahl of the Wembley Fire Department said his department is reaching out to the community and beyond for new members in the face of an “all-time low” in membership.“We typically have a roster of between 25 and 30 members. Right now we’re sitting […]

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NWP runners nearly lose team

April 6, 2023

Northwestern Polytechnic (NWP) has reversed a decision to end its track and field and cross country team. The decision came after a meeting with Kim Richardson, NWP associate dean of student life, Lauren Hale-Miller, Athletics manager as well as coaches and team members.“We were told that the cross country and track team was being cut due […]

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B.C. couple engaged with beaver as witness

April 6, 2023

A giant beaver may not be the first site that comes to mind when planning a marriage proposal.But for Carl Sjare, it was a perfect location ahead of a weekend to Edmonton to mark 10 years together with his beloved.Sjare and Breanna Yon of Chetwynd were passing through Beaverlodge on March 23 en route to […]

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City approves $10M in principle for indoor rec facility

April 6, 2023

The city has approved up to $10 million in principle for a new indoor recreation facility.The multi-use facility building would be similar to the dome design proposed by Swan City Football Club earlier in the year. "This motion shows our intent to be in the business to look to get a new facility in our community,” […]

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Viva la volunteers!

April 6, 2023

National Volunteer Week, taking place from April 16 to 22, is bringing a bevy of opportunities to help recognize and celebrate our local volunteers.This includes It Takes a Volunteer, a new initiative launched by the County of Grande Prairie.During the month of February, residents were encouraged to nominate individuals, teams, or organizations who make a […]

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Major changes coming to the Grande Prairie area

April 1, 2023
Roads declared safe at last in Wembley Speed limits in the Town of Wembley are slated to drop even lower as the town hopes to continue pursuing street safety for the sake of young residents. On July 1 of last year, the speed limit for vehicles within Wembley was dropped to 30 km/hr across town. […]

Easter services near you

March 30, 2023

Spring is in the air, and Easter is around the corner.With Easter Sunday falling on April 9 this year, Town & Country News has worked with the Beaverlodge Alliance Church to help residents across the South Peace keep up with services in their community.Speaking with the News, Beaverlodge Alliance Church pastor Amy Cheetham said that […]

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Toews not seeking re-election: Commends those working for replacement Beaverlodge hospital: Delivering first-world health care out of a third-world facility

March 30, 2023

Travis Toews, Grande Prairie- Wapiti MLA and Minister of Finance says he is looking forward to spending more time on his ranch with his wife and family.Toews announced on Friday (March 24) he would not be seeking re-election in the May 29 provincial election.He spoke to Town & Country News after the announcement, saying he […]

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Maskwa Medical Centre continues to push for new medical clinic in Grande Prairie: Mayo-style clinic for difficult cases

March 30, 2023

The Maskwa Medical Centre is closer to becoming a reality in the Grande Prairie region. The clinic would bring the Mayo Clinic model to the South Peace, developing collaborative diagnostics through a team of specialists looking at difficult-to-diagnose cases.“Too many families in our region have lost loved ones to delays in diagnostic and specialist care, and […]

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Sexsmith artist wins Peace painting competition

March 30, 2023

A familiar Sexsmith sight will be on display following one local artist’s success with the Beauty of the Peace Art Competition.Sexsmith artist Angela Weiler won first prize in the competition hosted by Pattison Media. Her piece, Sexsmith Grain Elevator, depicts the titular elevator against a summer sunset.Weiler describes herself as new to the art scene, […]

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