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NWP dorms continue to be taxed

August 24, 2023

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 […]

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Sexsmith seeks league letter for diamond renovations

August 24, 2023

A prospective baseball team will have the support of the Town of Sexsmith if a letter of approval and fundraising efforts push through.During Town of Sexsmith council meeting on Aug. 14, council moved to upgrade one of the baseball diamonds for a Wheatbelt Baseball League team, with a budget of up to $15,000 pending a […]

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NWT wildfires push evacuees to Alberta

August 24, 2023
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 […]

Fall fun in the South Peace

August 17, 2023

Summer’s nearly over, but community fun is spiking. As August comes to a close, fall fairs are around the corner across the county.The Wembley Fall Fair is set to start on Aug. 26, and Wembley and District Agricultural Society president Renee Corrigal said there’s a big day planned for guests.After a pancake breakfast starting at […]

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Sexsmith resident takes home blooming prize

August 17, 2023

Sexsmith resident Jeffrey Peters had the bloom with the view that took home the prize of residential winner of the first Sexsmith Communities in Bloom Community Competition.Communities in Bloom board member Shawn Bouchard said about a dozen residences and non-residences took part in the competition in what he described as a “community showcase,” of local […]

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NWP gains new president

August 3, 2023

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 […]

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City postpones Storm loan payments

August 3, 2023

The Grande Prairie Storm has received a three-year interest-free payment deferral on a city loan, council decided July 24.The Storm organization presented to the InvestGP committee on June 20, noting its financial issues due to the pandemic. “Working with this organization is something strategically that is of value to not only the downtown but the city […]

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Dental hygienist on the move with mobile clinic

August 3, 2023

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 […]

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Death of Sexsmith dog sparks investigation

August 3, 2023

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 […]

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“Big, bad animal”: Do monsters swim through our local lakes?

August 3, 2023
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. […]