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Peace Country residents taking hope from breakthroughs in Huntington's Disease research
People in the Peace Country are welcoming news of new treatments for Huntington's Disease.The BBC reported in late September that a gene therapy treatment that is done by brain surgery had slowed the ...
Oct 09, 2025

Advance voting in County and City of Grande Prairie
Municipal election day is Monday, October 20, and there will be many opportunities for residents in both the City and County of Grande Prairie to cast their ballots in advance. City Advance VotingTher...
Oct 09, 2025

Saddle Hills County reports bear presence at transfer stations and collection sites
Saddle Hills County is advising the public that bears have been spotted in and around County transfer stations and collection sites.The County is asking everyone to help keep their communities safe an...
Oct 08, 2025

County launches new Business Incentives Program
The County of Grande Prairie has launched a new Business Incentives Program for companies that build or expand in the county.The program was created through a new Business Incentives Bylaw and gives t...
Oct 08, 2025

GSF using federal grant to beautify land in DeBolt
The federal government recently announced five grants worth a total of $1.3 million for five projects around Alberta. One of the five grants is going to the Grande Spirit Foundation for just over $168...
Oct 08, 2025

Grande Prairie STARS celebrates 40 years with open house event
Grande Prairie STARS is holding an open house Wednesday, Oct. 8, to celebrate 40 years of delivering advanced critical care.The Shock Trauma Air Rescue Service is giving attendees the opportunity to l...
Oct 08, 2025

County of Grande Prairie facilities closed for the day
Starting at 11:30 a.m., all County of Grande Prairie facilities will be closed for the day (Wednesday, Oct. 8).An all-staff meeting is planned to take place today, affecting operations. From 11:30 a.m...
Oct 08, 2025

Village of Berwyn Main Street Project receives provincial recognition
The Village of Berwyn is being recognized for it's Main Street Revitalization Project.The project was selected for the Building Economic Strength Category though the 2025 Minister's Awards for Municip...
Oct 07, 2025

Loewen to represent Alberta at international conservation gathering
Alberta's Minister of Forestry and Parks will be attending an international conference on conservation this week in the United Arab Emirates.Central Peace-Notley MLA Todd Loewen will be at the World C...
Oct 07, 2025

Applications for Grimshaw medical scholarships
Applications are open for the Grimshaw Regional Healthcare Attraction and Retention Committee's scholarship for high school students and adults pursuing medical education.Four scholarships worth $3,00...
Oct 07, 2025