Grande Prairie News Archive

One former Grande Prairie resident swung by Sexsmith last week on his country-wide ride for change.Matt Devine embarked on a 13,000-km trek this spring for You Can Ride 2, raising funds to help children with co-ordination challenges learn how to ride a bike.Matt Devine told his story to locals at Embrace It Fitness on Aug. […]

After touring the area earlier this year, Dr. Chantelle Scrutton is set to open a practice in Beaverlodge. Scrutton is a physician from Johannesburg, South Africa, who visited Beaverlodge during a site visit in January. The event, a collaboration between the Town of Beaverlodge and Alberta Health Services (AHS), is staged to showcase amenities offered […]

The Bear Creek Folk Festival (BCFF) sold out for the first time this year.  The festival's headliners Sarah McLachlan, Blue Rodeo and The Strumbellas took the spotlight on the main stage in Muskoseepi Park over the weekend.  The festival had over 30 artists performing across four stages.   BCFF Producer Sarah Card says around 7,500 people […]

City administration returned to the Public & Protective Services Committee with a report saying $720,600 in additional work is needed at the Grande Prairie Curling Centre if it were to be used for activities in the summer months. Council Committee of the Whole requested the study be conducted in June last year to evaluate the feasibility […]

City council delayed an additional $1.2 million funding to complete the Coordinated Care Campus (CCC) at the former Stonebridge Hotel at Monday’s (Aug. 21) regular council meeting. Mayor Jackie Clayton said the city is seeking additional funds from the province before committing city dollars.City Hall in Grande Prairie (File photo by Jesse Boily)She asked Chief Public […]

Heritage Day brought approximately 150 visitors to the Old Bezanson Townsite, seeking a look back into the past of the South Peace region.On a sunny Aug. 7, visitors came to the townsite to enjoy a day of demonstrations, tours and a live excavation of one of the historic sites. County of Grande Prairie Reeve Bob […]

Northwestern Polytechnic is asking the city to reconsider its tax on student dormitories. Corporate Services Vice President Karl Germann wrote to the city making the request in a June 13 letter.According to the Municipal Government Act, student dormitories are exempt from taxation, but it allows municipalities to pass a bylaw to make certain property types subject […]

Wildfire evacuees from the Northwest Territories began coming from Hay River to Grande Prairie last week.  The Grande Prairie Regional Emergency Partnership (GPREP) was activated on Aug. 14 to accommodate incoming evacuees.  Evacuees from the Northwest Territories South Slave region were coming to the city to register and be given accommodations but have since been […]

A group of residents is unimpressed with the new location of the batting cage at Head & Salmond Park in Grande Prairie.The city permanently placed the cage, with a concrete base, in May. “It is a nightmare,” said Susan Schneider, whose home backs onto the park.  “Nobody realized that there would be several cricket balls that miss […]

Dr. Vanessa Sheane will be the post-secondary institution's new acting president and CEO, Northwestern Polytechnic announced July 26.Justin Kohlman was appointed to the role in August 2021 for five years but left after just under two years.Sheane has worked at the school for 12 years and previously served as provost and vice-president academic and a […]