Grande Prairie News Archive

A Grande Prairie dental hygienist is hitting the road to help ensure those who need to get their teeth cleaned can, no matter their situation.Meg Kreutziger, a dental hygienist and owner of To The Root Dental Hygiene, has provided mobile services to continuing care centres, homes and remote areas.“It's focused on improving accessibility,” said Kreutziger.“We […]

The Grande Prairie RCMP is currently investigating a case of animal cruelty in Sexsmith. On July 25, at approximately 1:40 a.m., Grande Prairie RCMP responded to 99 Avenue and 98 Street where a person had caused the inhumane death of a dog.Sgt. Shawn Graham of the Grande Prairie RCMP stated that although the RCMP is still […]

The County of Grande Prairie has tagged more than $74,000 toward a co-ordinated transportation service.During the July 24 meeting, county council awarded the development of a regional transportation operational and funding plan tender to Watt Consulting Group.The $74,790 tender is to be funded by an Alberta Community Partnerships grant.The group will be hosting engagement sessions […]

There must be something in the water… Across the country and around every fishing hole, Canadians have told stories of monsters. To the west, visitors to Okanagan Lake have told tales of Ogopogo. To the east, Manipogo is said to haunt Lake Manitoba, while Cressie swims in the placid waters by Robert’s Arm in Newfoundland. […]

Town & Country News reporters and photographers were busy throughout July. Here is a collection of some favourite images from July.Some of the images could be found in the print edition of the newspaper, while others are exclusive to the website. Canada Day Country Living Grande Con Community Pioneer Days Sports

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 […]