First-year students in the Veterinary Technology program at Northwestern Polytechnic (NWP) Fairview campus got an eleventh-hour reprieve in time for Christmas. “With the benefit of time and further discussion with local partners” NWP has developed another option for its first-year vet tech students who, like the rest of the campus and faculty, were shocked to […]
The County of Grande Prairie has tagged $7.9 million toward regional municipal collaboration in the 2026 interim budget approved last week. The county has set down its financial commitments to the City of Grande Prairie, Beaverlodge, Sexsmith, and Wembley via the Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework (ICF) set to be renewed Jan. 1, 2026. ICFs are required […]
If you’re looking for a service to attend near you this holiday season, there are plenty of options to choose from. Here is a list of South Peace churches offering services this Christmas season. Dec. 21 Hythe Alliance Community Fellowship Church10:30 a.m.A good old-fashioned Christmas hymn sing. Beaverlodge Blue Christmas Service7 p.m.Nondenominational service at Beaverlodge […]
Dignitaries from the MD of Greenview, as well as the county and city of Grande Prairie joined Minister of Transportation Devin Dreeshen, Grande Prairie-Wapiti MLA Ron Wiebe and Grande Prairie MLA Nolan Dyck last Saturday to mark the completion of the Hwy. 40 twinning project south of Grande Prairie. “Hwy. 40 is a vital economic corridor […]
Citizens, businesses and municipalities in and around Fairview have galvanized to push hard for the future of the Northwestern Polytechnic (NWP) campus there. NWP announced on Oct. 29 that its satellite campus in Fairview would close at the end of school year next summer. Since then, locals as well as officials have rallied to show […]
There might be a foot or two of snow on the ground, but the City of Grande Prairie is deploying resources now to mitigate next season’s wildfires. The city said began Firesmart vegetation management work early this month along the Bear Creek corridor. According to a city media release, crews will be removing dead or […]
With Elections Canada approval in hand and two petition signing events under its belt, the recall campaign for Grande Prairie MLA Nolan Dyck is well underway. Casey Klein, campaign lead, said response has been brisk since she submitted the petition request to Elections Alberta on Friday, Oct. 31. “People are signing because they are fed […]
City residents can expect a 4.34 per cent tax increase - or about $12 per month for the average single family home - after council approved the 2026 budget last week. “Affordability was top of mind,” said Mayor Jackie Clayton. She said council approached this year with a “clear understanding of community priorities and weighed […]
A new 1,620-square-foot tool hub at Northwestern Polytechnic (NWP) to support the training and development of skilled trades professionals in the north will bear the Ovintiv name after the company’s $500,000 investment there. “The facility will feature a state-of-the-art inventory management system along with a comprehensive selection of training aids, tools, and technology to support […]
The Grande Prairie Royal Canadian Legion Branch #54 says at least 13 of its poppy bins have been stolen by an individual claiming to be a volunteer. The Legion became aware of the missing poppy boxes just after Remembrance Day, when volunteers were out collecting them. “I'm a veteran, and I'm just pissed off about […]