County of GP No. 1 News Archive

After review and public consultation, the County of Grande Prairie will make no changes to its electoral boundaries.The Sept. 9 decision comes after a review required by the province since the county absorbed the Village of Hythe that was dissolved in 2021. “We need to represent our people, the areas that we represent, but really we […]

The County of Grande Prairie declared an agricultural disaster due to poor crop yields from extreme drought conditions on Aug. 22.  County Reeve Bob Marshall hopes the declaration sends the provincial and federal governments a message that local producers need help.  “It's just looking for a way to help our producers the best we can,” […]

As concerns mount over rising property crime, a local initiative is being proactive.Sexsmith Citizens on Patrol (COPS) is hosting a crime prevention seminar Sept. 18  that is meant to help residents learn how to prevent crime in their own backyards and offer the tools needed to assist with this.  “We are hoping for a strong turnout […]

A new logo for the Town of Sexsmith is on its way as progress continues on its rebranding initiative.Town council met with General Public & Partners (GPP), the contractor hired to spearhead the project, at a Committee of the Whole meeting Monday night. GPP presented key elements based on various community engagement efforts and discussions […]

A grant from the province will result in four new programs focusing on mental health at Northwestern Polytechnic. (NWP) The province announced the Mental Health Professions Enrollment Expansion grant program last month, with NWP said to gain 152 seats. “These in-demand programs will deliver significant benefits to our students and our communities,” said NWP president and chief […]

The Harvest Festival at the South Peace Centennial Museum returned on Saturday. The festival included a tractor rodeo, farmers market, steam tractor demonstrations, threshing and a saw mill demonstration. The Harvest Festival also included a farmers market.

The Beaverlodge Art & Culture Centre was busy over the weekend with its Alberta Culture Days celebrations.The two-day event included live music, dancers, artist demonstrations and activities. The Beaverlodge Mural Foundation (BMF) was on- site showing one of its newest dinosaur creations by artists Megan Morrison and Phoebe Paul.The BMF also had a community art […]

The Alberta Utilities Commission recently released its 2023-24 report card, detailing the state of energy projects in Alberta in a year defined by big changes in the sector.As the province’s independent utilities regulator, the AUC is responsible for ensuring the fair and responsible development of the energy sector in Alberta. In the last year, the […]

The president of the Alberta Medical Association says Premier Danielle Smith’s plan to transfer some Alberta Health Services hospitals to third-party operators would add redundancy, red tape, and bureaucracy to Alberta’s health care system and complicate the ongoing staffing crisis.At a members-only United Conservative Party town hall event in Drayton Valley on Aug. 17, Smith […]

We’re not sure there is a better way to celebrate Alberta on its 119th birthday than to have an exhibit called “Alberta’s Roots and Scenic Skies” in our main gallery.  When you walk into the space, it feels like home.  These local artists captured views such as the dancing skies of Aurora Borealis, the stormy […]