Record lows in members have local fire departments seeking new recruits.Captain Nathan Dahl of the Wembley Fire Department said his department is reaching out to the community and beyond for new members in the face of an “all-time low” in membership.“We typically have a roster of between 25 and 30 members. Right now we’re sitting […]
Northwestern Polytechnic (NWP) has reversed a decision to end its track and field and cross country team. The decision came after a meeting with Kim Richardson, NWP associate dean of student life, Lauren Hale-Miller, Athletics manager as well as coaches and team members.“We were told that the cross country and track team was being cut due […]
The Town of Sexsmith hopes to share the talents of local cultural groups.Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) co-ordinator Naomi Robinson is inviting residents to share and show off their cultural dress, music or dance during the town’s Chautauqua Day parade on June 3.(File photo by Austin Payeur)Robinson said that the inspiration for the initiative […]
The city has approved up to $10 million in principle for a new indoor recreation facility.The multi-use facility building would be similar to the dome design proposed by Swan City Football Club earlier in the year. "This motion shows our intent to be in the business to look to get a new facility in our community,” […]
National Volunteer Week, taking place from April 16 to 22, is bringing a bevy of opportunities to help recognize and celebrate our local volunteers.This includes It Takes a Volunteer, a new initiative launched by the County of Grande Prairie.During the month of February, residents were encouraged to nominate individuals, teams, or organizations who make a […]
Spring is in the air, and Easter is around the corner.With Easter Sunday falling on April 9 this year, Town & Country News has worked with the Beaverlodge Alliance Church to help residents across the South Peace keep up with services in their community.Speaking with the News, Beaverlodge Alliance Church pastor Amy Cheetham said that […]
Goldie Smith says that she likes to think of Corner Grocery in Wembley as a general store, the kind of store she had back in the “old days” when she grew up.“We had general stores that sold a little bit of everything, not a lot of anything,” she said.When Goldie makes supper in her own […]
Travis Toews, Grande Prairie- Wapiti MLA and Minister of Finance says he is looking forward to spending more time on his ranch with his wife and family.Toews announced on Friday (March 24) he would not be seeking re-election in the May 29 provincial election.He spoke to Town & Country News after the announcement, saying he […]
The Maskwa Medical Centre is closer to becoming a reality in the Grande Prairie region. The clinic would bring the Mayo Clinic model to the South Peace, developing collaborative diagnostics through a team of specialists looking at difficult-to-diagnose cases.“Too many families in our region have lost loved ones to delays in diagnostic and specialist care, and […]