County of GP No. 1 News Archive

New funding for Northwestern Polytechnic’s National Bee Diagnostic Centre (NBDC) may lead to finding solutions to protecting honey bees.  The NBDC received $195,000 from the Results Driven Agriculture Research (RDAR) grant.“Beekeeping and pollination management are vital to the Canadian agricultural economy,” said Patricia Wolf Veiga, NWP Applied Research and Innovation acting dean. “This study will provide […]

Miniatures are out, and wall-sized pieces are in!  Another beautiful exhibit is on display at the Beaverlodge Art & Culture Centre.  After 32 years, the Quilt Show continues to attract visitors from all across the Peace Country.   This annual exhibit typically draws in the most visitors to the Art & Culture Centre, often with […]

A Feb. 27 traffic stop in the Grande Prairie area resulted in the arrest of Kenneth Shea (41), a resident of Crooked Creek, and two Grande Prairie residents: Richard Leonard Trautman (54) and Ricky Howard Vance (41).A search of the vehicle and its occupants revealed: A handgun with extra ammunition. The handgun was later discovered to […]

The development of the large-scale AI data centre dubbed Wonder Valley south of Grande Prairie is ongoing.  The project, slated for Greenview Industrial Gateway (GIG), was announced in December. Canadian businessman Kevin O’Leary and O’Leary Ventures are planning a total investment of over $70 billion in the project's lifetime. “Once completed, it will be the […]

A new initiative out of Northwestern Polytechnic hopes to create more jobs for local businesses by helping them grow and make connections around the world to ensure their businesses can thrive. The Side Family Centre for Entrepreneurial Excellence (CEE) was announced in June last year, and its director, Tanya Oliver, has been busy launching an accelerator […]

A campground that serves as a legacy of the Hommy family in west county has been assured its preservation.On March 24, County of Grande Prairie moved to transfer the provincial recreational lease of Hommy Park and Campground to the county, solidifying the original intention of protecting the public’s recreational enjoyment of it, said County Recreation […]

Nearly a century on, the only change to the 4-H tradition has been its numbers. The foundation of the youth group established in Canada in 1933 remains much the same but for the Beaverlodge 4-H Beef Club, its reach is a different story, counting its largest roster ever last year. Founded in 1950, the Beaverlodge beef club […]

The Day of the Collapse On Monday, March 19, 2007 at 10 a.m., the historic 1929 Grande Prairie High School that was home to the Art Gallery of Grande Prairie (previously Prairie Art Gallery) suffered a collapse of the southern wing of the building.  No one was injured and no artworks were significantly damaged.  The […]

The provincial budget  includes $18 million to fund furnishings, equipment and information technology infrastructure for the Mountview Health Complex in Beaverlodge as well as $170 million in capital lease costs.The Valleyview Health Centre and the  Central Peace Health Complex in Spirit River  made the short list for the first phase of planning under the Rural […]

The latest exhibit at the Art Gallery of Grande Prairie dances along the wall, leading viewers to a large nest-like piece that allows them to reflect on their potential. Reconnect by Edmonton-based artist Elsa Robinson uses crocheted jute intertwined with brass keys that take viewers on a journey of thought and reflection. “My art aims to bring […]