Beaverlodge News Archive

A Grande Prairie filmmaker’s newest project explores the planet's fragile ecosystems while highlighting indigenous and Western solutions to problems facing waterways in Canada. Len Morrisette is the creator of Water Worlds, a first-of-its-kind indigenous underwater exploration 13-part docuseries. “There are some things, to be honest with you, I wish I didn't learn, and there are […]

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 […]

The doors were open at the South Peace Centennial Museum from Dec. 13 to 15 for an Old Fashioned Christmas event, offering lights, treats, and photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus. 01: As the sun set, guests warmed themselves up at a bonfire on the museum grounds. Guests could also check in the bandstand to […]

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 […]

About 80 people attended the Mountview Health Complex open house on Dec. 4, far less than the June packed house that saw 400 attendees learn the Beaverlodge Municipal Hospital replacement would not have an emergency department. On Nov. 25, the province announced the Mountview Health Complex will now support 24-hour urgent care. “Alberta Health and […]

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 […]

The Municipal District of Greenview has partnered with Canadian businessman Kevin O’Leary (of Shark Tank fame) and his O’Leary Ventures to build an AI data centre powered by natural gas and geothermal power in the Greenview Industrial Gateway (GIG).O’Leary says the project's total investment over its lifetime is expected to be over $70 billion when […]