LOG IN
0
$0.00 0 items

No products in the cart.

April 24, 2025
On April 15 the Grande Prairie & District Chamber of Commerce hosted an online candidate forum where the community could submit questions for those running to represent Grande Prairie as their next Member of Parliament. All local candidates were present: Conservative Party of Canada Chris Warkentin, Liberal Party of Canada Maureen Mcleod, New Democratic Party […]

Modest tax increase for county ratepayers

April 24, 2025

A 2.4 per cent municipal tax rate increase inside the 2025 budget was approved by County of Grande Prairie council last week. According to the county, the increase translates to approximately $57.85 annually, or $4.82 per month on a residential property valued at $575,000.  The budget “ensures alignment with public feedback which consistently identifies roads and public […]

If you'd like to access the full article, please Log In or please support local independent journalism by purchasing a subscription for local news and features you won’t read anywhere else.

Sexsmith policy ensures volunteer firefighter compensation

April 24, 2025

Amendments to Town of Sexsmith policy will see local firefighters meet the provincial standard for compensation when they’re called out abroad.On April 7, Sexsmith council moved to approve amendments to the Volunteer Firefighter Compensation policy to have members compensated at the current Provincial Wildland Urban Interface Guidelines rates when deployed to major incidents within the […]

If you'd like to access the full article, please Log In or please support local independent journalism by purchasing a subscription for local news and features you won’t read anywhere else.

Homelessness population increases in Grande Priaire as city continues to add resources

April 24, 2025

The homeless population in Grande Prairie has grown nearly 70 per cent since 2018.The city’s 2024 Point In Time count says the city has about 387 homeless people.“This number reflects an 18 per cent increase from the 2022 count, with the most notable rise being in unsheltered homelessness,” said Melissa Tucker, city Social Policy Advisor […]

If you'd like to access the full article, please Log In or please support local independent journalism by purchasing a subscription for local news and features you won’t read anywhere else.

Local candidates share priorities this election

April 17, 2025
Ahead of the election, and on a short time frame, Town & Country News offered each candidate a chance to contribute their views. Chris Warkentin, Conservative Warkentin was first elected in 2006.  A lifelong resident of the Peace country, Warkentin has served in a variety of key roles in Parliament, including as Chair of the […]

Special Olympics Alberta Summer Games beginning pre-game stretch

April 17, 2025

With less than 100 days until the Special Olympics Alberta Summer Games kicks off in Grande Prairie, the event is looking for about 300 volunteers. The games will welcome over 1,000 athletes from across Alberta and the Northwest Territories, kicking off the weekend sporting event on July 11 with an opening ceremony at Bonnetts Energy Centre.“We've […]

If you'd like to access the full article, please Log In or please support local independent journalism by purchasing a subscription for local news and features you won’t read anywhere else.

Grande Prairie Technical Search and Rescue teaching youths to be AdventureSmart

April 17, 2025

County children will have the chance to learn to be AdventureSmart this spring.Two courses will be hosted by Grande Prairie Technical Search and Rescue (GPTSR) and the County of Grande Prairie teaches outdoor safety to local youths.“Basically what it is is trying to educate the public so that if they get lost or are injured […]

If you'd like to access the full article, please Log In or please support local independent journalism by purchasing a subscription for local news and features you won’t read anywhere else.

Grande Prairie RCMP make multiple arrests

April 17, 2025

Stolen property, forgery leads to arrests Photo Supplied/RCMPFive firearms and 11 vehicles with a combined value exceeding $500,000 have been recovered by Grande Prairie RCMP CRU (Crime Reduction Unit).A CRU investigation led to the recovery of six stolen/fraudulent vehicles with another five still under investigation. The investigation started with the report of a stolen 2024 White […]

If you'd like to access the full article, please Log In or please support local independent journalism by purchasing a subscription for local news and features you won’t read anywhere else.