Wembley News Archive

Ross Sutherland had heritage running in his veins, according to his niece Bunny Sutherland.“He was always very community-minded and grassroots-minded,” she remembered.“Heritage was so important to him. From his living room window you could see the house he was born in.“He died on the same land he was born.”More than a man who was familiar […]

Local municipalities are grappling with rising infrastructure costs and less cash from the province.  The province is handing out about $4 million less to local municipalities in 2024 than it did in 2011.  “If we had the same infrastructure funding as we had back in 2011, then that's a huge property tax decrease we could […]

Over 90 youths were part of the search for the next generation of Canadian Olympians in Grande Prairie on Monday. The RBC Training Ground at the Eastlink Centre was open for youths aged 14 to 25 to test their strength, power, endurance, and aerobic fitness.“It’s how we find and fund (future) Olympians,” said RBC brand marketing […]

The National Aboriginal Hockey Championship brought the region over 350 athletes and officials. "This elite sporting event marks a significant milestone as it lands in Alberta for the first time in its history,” said City of Grande Prairie Mayor Jackie Clayton. Hythe Regional School’s Grade 3 Cree Language students performed a hello song and the […]

Another step forward in ensuring better healthcare for northern Alberta was made in Grande Prairie on Friday, April 26.  The University of Alberta (U of A) and Northwestern Polytechnic (NWP) signed a Memorandum of Understanding, formally uniting the institutions to bring physician training to Grande Prairie. “I refer to it as a transformational in both […]

Northwestern Polytechnic will begin offering an Agriculture Operations diploma in November.The two-year program is geared toward anyone looking to start working in the agricultural sector.  “I definitely think people who grew up on a farm and want a bit more dedicated learning on things like GPS, drones and pesticide application all of those things, but also […]

Some of the country’s best youth hockey players will compete in the National Aboriginal Hockey Championship in Grande Prairie from May 5 to 11. About 350 athletes, 100 coaches and officials, and dignitaries are expected to come to the city. “It's going to be a blend of sport and culture,” said Chenoa Esau, city recreation and sport […]

A recent report suggests local food banks and government need to collaborate to help reduce poverty and food insecurity in Grande Prairie. City administration presented the report to the Public and Protective Services Committee on April 16, outlining the services being provided by local organizations and their challenges.“Looking ahead, ongoing collaboration and innovative initiatives will remain […]

Peace Wapiti Public School Division (PWPSD) says it will continue work toward a new high school north of Grande Prairie even though funds were not included in this spring’s provincial budget. PWPSD was awarded funding for planning the new facility in 2023 but design funding was not included in the current budget.The division said enrollment projections […]

The province is putting $224.8 million into physician training at Northwestern Polytechnic (NWP) and the University of Lethbridge. Operating expenses will receive $55.6 million; $126 million is tagged for physician training expansion. Just over $43 million in capital funding will go to a training facility at the University of Lethbridge. “Anything that we can do to have […]