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Hundreds flock to Wembley for a chance at obtaining a family doctor

January 18, 2024
Last Friday before dawn and under an extreme cold weather warning, 73-year-old Mary-Helen Hopkins set out from her home in Grande Prairie to Wembley in the hopes of landing a family doctor.  As it turned out, she was one of hundreds who responded to a social media post from the Wembley Medical Clinic earlier that […]

Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival returns to GP

January 11, 2024

The Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival is returning to Grande Prairie this weekend.The first screening of the short films will begin Friday evening and end with a matinee show on Sunday.“There's something for everyone,” said Geo Rawlins, tour host for the Grande Prairie show.“It really opens your eyes to different parts of the world; maybe […]

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Room for retail to grow in Grande Prairie

January 11, 2024

More than $5 billion in spending was recorded at local retail outlets in 2023, according to a city report completed at the end of December.The report, completed by FBM, includes tabulating the city’s existing retail outlets, consumer surveys, and quantifying the city’s supply and demand of supportable retail space.“This report confirms that Grande Prairie continues […]

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Lace em’ Up explores GP’s sports history 

January 11, 2024

The Grande Prairie Museum's latest exhibit explores the city’s sports history with rare artifacts and activities.The exhibit, Lace ‘em Up, showcases rare jerseys, photographs and sports memorabilia from the region's early sporting events at the museum’s Campbell/Rodacker Gallery.“It's very rare to have the uniforms,” said Charles Taws, Grande Prairie Museum curator.Charles Taws, Grande Prairie Museum […]

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Wembley finds funding for firefighters

January 11, 2024
The Town of Wembley has allocated $27,000 to fund compensation for its fire crew.  As of Jan. 1, the fire department has moved to a paid-on-call model, so firefighters are now being paid for what was once a volunteer service.  Members will receive hourly compensation for response to any emergency calls, within the Wembley area […]

Free Christmas dinners in Grande Prairie 

December 21, 2023

Grande Prairie businesses and organizations are ensuring no one has to spend Christmas alone this year.The Grande Prairie Friendship Centre (GPFC) and Major’s Family Restaurant are offering free Christmas dinners to anyone who wants one on Christmas Day. “We understand a lot of people's families are far, and it's a hard time to travel; things are […]

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Wembley goalie to head north for Arctic Winter Games

December 21, 2023

One local youth will be heading up north to play in Alaska in March.Shea Line of Wembley has been selected as a goaltender for the Team Alberta North Junior Female roster for the Mat-Su 2024 Arctic Winter Games.The games will take place from March 9 to 16 in Mat-Su Valley, Alaska, featuring teams from Alaska, […]

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Aquatera takes on inflation with solar 

December 21, 2023

Aquatera is looking at reducing power costs with the installation of solar panels at one of its reservoir and pump stations. The solar panels are expected to produce about 80 per cent of the power required at the Zone 3 reservoir and pump station.“What led to the idea of doing this was the inflationary pressures that […]

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County residents looking at 2.9 per cent property tax increase

December 21, 2023

The County of Grande Prairie approved a 2.9 per cent property tax increase for 2024.County council approved an interim $157.6 million budget which includes an estimated $109.5 million for general operations and $48.1 million for capital investments on Dec. 15.About 70 per cent of the capital budget is going toward road and bridge projects. County of […]

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Grande Prairie TSR looking for new members

December 21, 2023

Grande Prairie Technical Search & Rescue (TSR) is looking for volunteers.The organization is currently looking for aid for its operational and support teams. “Our team is really diverse, anyone from lawyers to farmers to stay-at-home moms,” can volunteer, said Darren Sherk, TSR vice president. The all-volunteer team has room for people with many different skill sets, he […]

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