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June 6, 2024

With the annual property tax bill arrived or on its way, increases in local municipalities range from none to nearly four percent. The Town of Beaverlodge has maintained the status quo and is holding its tax rate steady at 0, while the highest increase is in the City of Grande Prairie which is implementing a 3.97 […]

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Festive and free: Christmas events taking place near you

December 18, 2024

Christmas doesn’t come from a store; if you are seeking some festive fun or a holiday hearth this Christmas, the doors will be open for free activities taking place this December.On Dec. 20, the Grande Prairie Friendship Centre (GPFC) will host a free Winter Solstice Celebration at Evergreen Park, starting at 4 p.m.“We’ve done it […]

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Spring Lake Ski Hill to open doors this winter

December 18, 2024

Spring Lake Ski Hill will open to the public on Dec. 27, with plenty of snow for the skiing season.The hill has been closed since the 2018 season when it was deemed no longer financially feasible to stay open.“The lift has been totally refurbished,” said volunteer Brian Peterson.“The chalet has been refurbished. The kitchen has […]

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Infrastructure, maintaining service levels focus of interim county budget

December 18, 2024

A $3.96 million deficit in the interim 2025 budget was approved by County of Grande Prairie council last week. The deficit stems from maintaining vital services and programs, including investments in roads, water and sewer infrastructure, and intermunicipal commitments around recreation and culture cost-sharing, according to a county media release Dec. 13. Council deferred discussion around property […]

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PHOTOS: Just like the ones I used to know: SPCM Old Fashioned Christmas

December 18, 2024
The doors were open at the South Peace Centennial Museum from Dec. 13 to 15 for an Old Fashioned Christmas event, offering lights, treats, and photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus. 01: As the sun set, guests warmed themselves up at a bonfire on the museum grounds. Guests could also check in the bandstand to […]

Herculean quilt effort for Northern Lights Ranch

December 18, 2024

A group of ambitious quilters have made a tremendous act of giving this holiday season to the residents and staff of Northern Lights Ranch near Hythe. Joann Rueckert tells the News that earlier this year, local quilter Inez Thompson had the idea that quilts should be gifted to those at the rural group home.  Thompson spearheaded […]

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Mountview open house shares challenges, future of Beaverlodge healthcare

December 12, 2024
About 80 people attended the Mountview Health Complex open house on Dec. 4, far less than the June packed house that saw 400 attendees learn the Beaverlodge Municipal Hospital replacement would not have an emergency department. On Nov. 25, the province announced the Mountview Health Complex will now support 24-hour urgent care. “Alberta Health and […]

City of Grande Prairie adopts three new physician attraction and retention initiatives

December 12, 2024

City of Grande Prairie council has approved $100,000 and three new initiatives to help attract and retain family physicians.On Monday, council approved a new incentive policy for family physicians practicing in Grande Prairie, a Healthcare Task Force to support information sharing and ensure its strategy is progressing as well as an ambassador program of local […]

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