County of GP No. 1 News Archive

A new program will nudge Valhalla students out of the classroom and into the community. Junior high students will be participating in student-led, community-based research projects this year at the Valhalla Community Charter School. Principal Harmon Lee said students will have one hour a week to research and present a project which would enhance the […]

A long-awaited cafeteria opened its doors at the Grande Prairie Regional Hospital (GPRH) on Saturday. Alberta Health Services (AHS) said Good Earth Coffeehouse offers on-site dining options for  patients, family, and staff. In an Aug.22 statement to the News, AHS North Zone Senior Operating Officer Candice Edey said the restaurant will operate daily from 7 […]

The Grande Prairie Ukrainian community gathered on Saturday for Ukrainian Independence Day. The event included a flag-raising ceremony at City Hall, musical performances, and a march through the downtown area.  Independence Day of Ukraine is celebrated on August 24 in commemoration of the declaration of independence in 1991.  “For Ukrainians, this day is both pride […]

The city and county broke ground on a $16.4 million recreational centre in the Trader Ridge area on Monday. The 135,000 square foot dome structure is expected to open in September 2026. “We've heard the calls from local sporting groups, from families and residents who wanted a space where athletes could train and compete and […]

Patricia Patterson was only a year old when her family moved to Grande Prairie from California. “It was the depression years,” she told the News. “My dad wasn’t well, no money.” But Patricia’s grandfather, Baxter - and uncles Rex, Artie, Ernie and Guy - were homesteaders of the Grande Prairie area. By 1936, the family […]

Saddle Hills County has committed $3.5 million towards the construction of the Maskwa Medical Center at its council meeting on Aug. 12. Maskwa’s construction, which has already begun, is expected to bring a Mayo-style clinic to the region, which will not only train physicians but also offer a 10-day turnaround treatment plan for patients. “We […]

More than 270 responses have been submitted to a Town of Wembley survey as it works to reopen the medical clinic there. The survey, which was launched on the town’s website July 31 and closed Aug. 15, asked residents about their concerns with local health care provision. “Council would like to know approximately the number […]

The Bear Creek Folk Festival has returned to Grande Prairie, and here is selection of photos from each day. Updated daily. Day 1- Friday Day 2- Saturday Saturday afternoon the rain joined the festival, but by the evening everyone was back enjoying the music and dancing. Day 3 - Sunday The last day of the […]

A report released last week by the Fraser Institute says the County of Grande Prairie spent $5,413 per person in 2023, the most compared to 25 other Alberta municipalities.  County of Grande Prairiemanager Joulia Whittleton said a significant expense in 2023 was incurred due to wildfires, including the Dunes West fire and the creation of […]

The historic building that was Sexsmith Grocery and a part of the town’s streetscape for a century may be demolished.  The store has been closed since a fire Nov. 3.  Property restoration workers have been on site for the last few weeks and Sexsmith Mayor Kate Potter told the News the town had received a […]