The Town of Wembley aims to improve health care and affordable housing with a pair of resolutions for the Alberta Municipalities 2023 annual convention in September.Member municipalities will be invited to join the conference in Edmonton, put through resolutions, and decide what actions to lobby the government towards.The Town of Sexsmith decided May 15 it […]
The Grande Prairie & District Chamber of Commerce hosted a forum featuring the provincial candidates in the Grande Prairie and Grande Prairie-Wapiti constituencies.The forum allowed candidates to share their platforms and answer questions from residents ranging from local topics, including health care, education, and the economy. The chamber selected three candidates at random for each question.Dustin […]
A $7.5 million 30-km firebreak is being constructed south of Grande Prairie.The province is footing much of the bill with $5 million; the city and county are each adding $1.25 million.“We are pleased to join with the City of Grande Prairie in a cost-sharing agreement to contribute to this invaluable and timely project that will […]
The future of a replacement facility for the aging Beaverlodge Municipal Hospital is weighted on the upcoming provincial election, according to Mayor Gary Rycroft. During the May 8 Town of Beaverlodge committee of the whole meeting, it was revealed the lease agreement for the Mountview Health Complex with Alberta Health Services (AHS) was not signed before […]
Premier Danielle Smith stopped in Grande Prairie on Friday after touring local fires. Her tour included the Dunes West fire south of the city as well as Sturgeon Lake.“We went and visited the Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation and saw the devastation,” said Smith. Premier Danielle Smith speaks with the City Mayor Jackie Clayton before a media availability […]
The Grande Prairie Downtown Association (GPDA) is requesting the city share the costs of installing flashing light beacons at two mid-block crossings along 100 Ave. The association brought concerns to city council nearly a year ago, where council then directed city administration to conduct a speed study. “(GPDA) is willing to pay for one set of rapid […]
The fire danger remains extreme in northern Alberta with increasing temperatures in the forecast.The Dunes West Wildfire was classified as under control Tuesday and as of 9:45 a.m. Wednesday, Grande Prairie Regional Emergency Partnership (GPREP) reported it was winding down fire operations with crews removing structural protection, evaluating hot spots and conducting safety checks. Firefighters […]
The Dunes West wildfire south of Grande Prairie continues to burn as fire crews prepare for what is expected to be a challenging weekend with hot and dry weather in the forecast.The fire is currently classified as out-of-control and is approximately 1,581 hectares, according to the Grande Prairie Regional Emergency Partnership (GPREP) most recent update.Military […]
An information session that drew approximately 400 County of Grande Prairie residents evacuated due to the Dunes West wildfire had many demanding answers.Hosted by the Grande Prairie Regional Emergency Partnership (GPREP) at Evergreen Park Monday, May 8, the session hosted frustrated homeowners voicing concerns.The session was dominated by evacuees asking for updates on the state […]