Page City Council voted last week to direct Page Utility Enterprises to start the process of increasing electricity rates for the city. The rate increase has been made necessary by a combination of the significant loss of Page’s low-cost hydroelectric power and in an increase in wholesale electricity costs.

The Library Journal has awarded Page Public Library five stars – its highest rating – on its list of America's Star Libraries for 2022. Only one other library in Arizona, Phoenix Public Library, has been given the top rating.

The 89Forward business conference last week attracted about 100 participants for a series of sessions on everything from dealing with difficult customers and marketing through social media, to developing a welcoming small business environment and preparing local businesses to welcome film crews to Page.

The John Wesley Powell Museum in Page hosted a ceremony last Friday to unveil a new outdoor exhibit, give a sneak peek at the museum’s newly renovated interior and introduce the new executive director of Glen Canyon Conservancy.

A proclamation asking the Bureau of Reclamation, other federal agencies and the states of Arizona and Utah to maintain Lake Powell at a minimal elevation of 3,525 feet was passed last week by Page City Council.

Basketball teams have until March 1 to register for the inaugural Page 3v3 Street Fest Outdoor Basketball Tournament.

Over the years, NavajoYES’ efforts to encourage lifelong fitness and build an “infrastructure of wellness” in Navajo Nation communities have expanded beyond adventure outings to include promoting the development of trails, fitness events, bike usage and other healthy initiatives.

The Sand Devils boys wrestling team had one of its best showings at the state tournament in its history.

Page High School has selected its 2023 valedictorians.

City of Page Mayor Bill Diak was given a Distinguished Service Award by the Coconino Community College District Governing Board on Feb. 6. The award was given in recognition of Diak’s “exemplary service” to the college.

Page-based nonprofit organization Synergy Creatives is organizing the Lake Powell Children and Teen Business Fair on March 11. The event will be held at Page Public Library from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The Sweetheart Flea Market organized by the City of Page was held on Elm Street on Feb. 11, attracting about 25 vendors selling everything from Native jewelry, crystals and Valentine’s gifts, to used clothing and furniture, skincare products and food.

The 89Forward business conference will be held at Courtyard by Marriott in Page on Feb. 21-22. The two-day event marks the revival of the conference, which occurred in 2018 and 2020 but was put on hold during the height of the COVID pandemic.

Powell CrossFit in Page held its second CrossFit Native American Scholarship Program on January 28-29. The program is aimed at training members of the Indigenous community to become certified CrossFit coaches so they can start their own fitness programs, promote healthy lifestyles and fight chronic disease on the Navajo Nation.

The Canyons RV Resort opened for reservations this week, offering new options for visitors to stay the night in Page. The resort is open for extended or nightly stays.

Baya and Paul Meehan, owners of Shash Diné EcoRetreat near Page, traveled to New York City last week for the launch of Shash Diné for Hotel Collection, a limited-edition collection of home pieces available exclusively at Macy’s.

Signs and barricades were put up last week prohibiting vendors from continuing the informal flea market that has been operating since early 2022 just off Coppermine Road, near the intersection with Highway 98.

The Page Lake Powell Hub Tourist Information Center saw a 58% increase in visitors in 2022 over 2021, a sign that local tourism is getting back on track as the world begins to recover from the COVID pandemic.

After a rocky start last year, Glen Canyon Outdoor Academy recently moved into its new, permanent location in Page and has started accepting pre-enrollment applications for the 2023-2024 academic year.

The Walmart Supercenter in Page held a “re-grand opening” ceremony on Jan. 27 to celebrate the completion of store improvements after months of remodeling.