The County of Grande Prairie, along with several other municipal partners are encouraging residents to get their nominations in for the 2025 Passionate Heart Awards.Â
Snow removal has been well underway across the county so far this winter, with crews making their way through several areas in the Grande Prairie area.Â
Following the announcement of O'Leary Ventures' intention to build the world's largest AI Data Centre Industrial Park in the MD of Greenview, the city of Grande Prairie has released a statement regarding how the new development could affect the local economy.Â
Snow clearing in the County of Grande Prairie is set to resume Friday, with temporary parking restrictions going into place for the communities of Wedgewood, Taylor Estates and Maple Ridge.
The Family and Community Support Services teams from the City and County of Grande Prairie, along with the towns of Beaverlodge, Sexsmith, and Wembley have announced the call for nominations for the Passionate Heart Awards.Â
The County of Grande Prairie's snow removal crews has rolled out more than 30 vehicles to ensure residents' safety on the municipality's more than 3,600 kilometres of roads.
Snow clearing is underway across the Grande Prairie region, with the city's latest announcement that residential clearing is underway, and the county beginning similar operations in their municipalities.
The Wembley and District Agricultural Society is rolling out a new cost-savings technique for facility users in hopes of maintaining affordable prices, while gaining volunteers for the society's events.Â
Alberta's first Split the Pot Lottery, in support of 30 hospital foundations around the province, has announced 13 winners, sharing a grand total of $298,525 in prize winnings.Â
A fire broke out at the beloved Sexsmith Grocery Store in the early hours of November 3rd, leading to a multi-jurisdiction response from surrounding municipalities.Â
Representatives from several municipalities, the healthcare sector, Northwestern Polytechnic, and the University of Alberta gathered at the future site of the Maskwa Medical Centre on October 24th to mark their partnership's dedication to improving healthcare in the Peace Country.Â
The County of Grande Prairie is encouraging soon-to-be and current students to read up on the thousands of dollars in Northern Alberta bursaries available to those living in the north.Â
Students throughout the Peace Wapiti School Divison will celebrate Family Literacy Day throughout the end of the month with activities, spirit days, and more.Â
Mercer Peace River Pulp and Woodland Cree First Nation will continue their co-ownership of Peace River Logging after signing a "historic agreement" extending their relationship.Â
