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February 20, 2025
Last Wednesday, some patients of the Wembley Medical Clinic received an email notifying them that the clinic is closing on May 29.  After five years of operating the clinic, Dr. Angela Luckham is moving back to her home province of Nova Scotia.  “I understand this comes as a huge shock for my patients and for […]

Hythe Historical Society future in jeopardy

February 20, 2025

The future of the historic United Church, tack shop and the Omlid House on Hwy. 43 in Hythe may be impacted by potential closure of the Hythe Heritage and Historical Society.A meeting on Monday may seal its fate, said society president Christine Livingstone.She told the News the organization is at a critical juncture in recruiting […]

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Mini hockey madness taking place on Grande Prairie ice

February 13, 2025

It’s possibly the strangest face-off in hockey history: The Fighting Amish, a hockey team adorned with beards and wide-brimmed hats, facing off against the Empire Snipes Back, an entire team decked out in Star Wars attire. Other players nearby include teams of zombies, Newfies, and the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man.The referee – for reasons that are […]

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Ukrainians hope to preserve their culture in Grande Prairie

February 20, 2025

For almost a year, newly settled Ukrainian children in Grande Prairie gather every Saturday to learn their native language and more about their culture for a few hours.Ridna Shkola - roughly translated to My School - hopes to preserve the children's Ukrainian culture as they adapt to life in Canada.“The whole purpose of the Ukrainian […]

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City looks at road upgrades; may not come for four years

February 20, 2025

City council is looking into twinning two sections of road: 132 Ave. between 103 St. and 116 St. as well as 116 St. from the city’s northern limit to its southern boundary. On Feb. 12, the city council Committee of the Whole recommended $325,000 from the council strategic initiative reserve be approved to begin preliminary design […]

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Victim services to continue despite regional shift: Province

February 20, 2025

Victim Services Units in Beaverlodge and Grande Prairie as well as more than 60 others in Alberta have been disbanded as the province shifts to a new model that sees four regional units.The Beaverlodge (BVSU) and Grande Prairie & District (GPDVS) units became two of 25 detachments under the Western Alberta Regional Victim Services Society […]

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United Way, city step up with $60,000 for youth centre

February 13, 2025
United Way Alberta Northwest and the City of Grande Prairie are each giving $30,000 in emergency funding to the Cool Aid Society to ensure its youth programming can continue. The society, which provides youth after school programs and mental health supports, announced last week it needed $60,000 to stay open to the end of the […]

Sexsmith to hire economic development officer

February 13, 2025

The Town of Sexsmith will soon be recruiting a part time economic development officer. On Feb. 3, town council moved to request that administration develop a job description after Sexsmith’s Economic Development Advisory Committee (EDAC) made the request.“(EDAC) made the recommendation to council to continue moving ahead with some economic development ideas and projects,” said Sexsmith Mayor […]

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