Grande Prairie News Archive

An additional $1.2 million is required to complete the Coordinated Care Campus (CCC) at the former Stonebridge Hotel, bringing the project's total cost to more than $23 million.The decision to approve the additional funds was postponed to the Aug. 21 regular council meeting. “Representatives of the provincial government are in our community this week,’ said Mayor […]

Minister of Seniors, Community and Social Services Jason Nixon and Minister of Mental Health and Addiction Dan Williams visited the Grande Prairie area to tour the local social services organizations this week.On Monday, Nixon announced $68 million to support innovative and sustainable affordable housing solutions in the province. “​​We want to be a significant partner in […]

Changes to decorative or specialty crosswalks in the city are coming after council decided to change its crosswalk policy at Monday’s regular council meeting.City administration based its findings for the new policy using the Transport Association of Canada’s (TAC) May 2023 report on specialty crosswalks.“Administration has received more frequent requests for specialty crosswalks,” said Brian […]

City council approved the Grande Prairie Police Service (GPPS) $3,975,450 budget at Monday’s council meeting. The budget will fund the police transition team, police commission, and police service until the end of 2023 and also provide funds for capital purchases that will support the police service in upcoming years.  “This funding was just really crucial in […]

Walking through the door at Al’s News in downtown Grande Prairie may remind you of a different time.  A newspaper rack sits to your left, roasted nuts are ready, an assortment of tobacco pipes rest in a display case and a friendly smile from a long-time clerk welcomes you.  Jim Goldsack has been working in […]

A book by one former South Peace resident hopes to inspire in its readers the same spark, joy, and determination that has continued to push her forward over the past decade.Kiesha Mastrodimos sustained a spinal cord injury that left her in a wheelchair after the vehicle she was in struck a moose in 2013.The words […]

The Centre for Creative Arts’ (CFCA) Wearable Arts show is returning to full force this year after a couple of years of hiatus due to the pandemic.  The fashion show by local artists will return to the walkway this year for its 11th iteration. “Our artists make outfits out of unconventional materials, sometimes recycled materials, […]

A hidden bush is a closely kept secret for many rural residents, but those hoping to go berry-picking don’t have look far.Local u-picks give all those interested a chance to pick their fingers purple this summer. Sask Patch U-Pick owner Delecia Hoff said it's prime season for saskatoons. (Photo by Austin Payeur)Sask Patch U-Pick by Bezanson […]

The Grande Prairie pop-culture convention Grande Con returned last weekend. Town & Country News visited on Saturday and here are a few photos from the visit.

A downtown Grande Prairie bar is removing alcohol one night a month, giving those who don’t imbibe a space to enjoy a tasty drink in a pleasant atmosphere. Zero-proof nights have been going on at 92 Beverage Co. for the last three months and show no signs of stopping, said owner and operator Jessica Schoepp. […]