Wembley News Archive

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

The County of Grande Prairie has tagged more than $74,000 toward a co-ordinated transportation service.During the July 24 meeting, county council awarded the development of a regional transportation operational and funding plan tender to Watt Consulting Group.The $74,790 tender is to be funded by an Alberta Community Partnerships grant.The group will be hosting engagement sessions […]

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. […]

Town & Country News reporters and photographers were busy throughout July. Here is a collection of some favourite images from July.Some of the images could be found in the print edition of the newspaper, while others are exclusive to the website. Canada Day Country Living Grande Con Community Pioneer Days Sports

Minister of Seniors, Community and Social Services Jason Nixon and Minister of Mental Health and Addiction Dan Williams visited the Grande Prairie area to tour the local social services organizations this week.On Monday, Nixon announced $68 million to support innovative and sustainable affordable housing solutions in the province. “​​We want to be a significant partner in […]

A bike park in Wembley is one step closer to reality after a 50,000 donation from Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNRL).On July 18, the Town of Wembley received the donation for the construction of a bike park as part of the town’s sports field project.The project, proposed by community services director Christina Ketchum, seeks to […]