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October 10, 2024

County of Grande Prairie regional fire service chief Trevor Grant said the county had another busy wildfire season this year, with the number of calls increasing from 2023.The fire season started early following a dry winter and spring; in addition, Grant said the service saw an increase in holdover fires from winter burning.“We actually had […]

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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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City of Grande Prairie invests in creating a collaborative effort between food security organizations

December 18, 2024

Helping Hands will begin working as a backbone organization to create a co-ordinated approach to addressing food insecurity in Grande Prairie and focus on long-term solutions.City council approved $160,000 to fund the pilot project from the Council Strategic Initiatives fund on Monday (Dec. 16).“We know that this co-ordination of services won't happen overnight,” said Mayor […]

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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 […]

PHOTOS: Clairmont ready for Christmas 

December 18, 2024
The Clairmont Agricultural Society kicked-off its holiday parade from the Lakeview Seniors Housing and then made its way through town on Saturday, Dec. 14. 

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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