Every year, the County of Grande Prairie recognizes farm families who have continuously farmed or ranched the same land that was homesteaded by the family for a century or more with the 100 Years of Farming Homestead Award. Since July, five local farm families have been honoured, including the Lock and Richards families who were recognized […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The La Glace & District Agricultural Society raised about $136,000 of its $1 million goal in the first 24 hours of its Ice Ice Baby fundraiser to purchase an ice plant for the the Tamarack Valley Regional Recreation Centre.Businesses, families, and individuals can purchase a plaque, engraved with their name or that of a loved […]
