Beaverlodge News Archive

Horse racing has returned to Evergreen Park. The races go all summer on Saturday and Sunday starting at 1 p.m.(Photo by Jesse Boily)(Photo by Jesse Boily) (Photo by Jesse Boily) (Photo by Jesse Boily)(Photo by Jesse Boily)

Municipal Affairs Minister Rick McIver says it is difficult to include Grande Prairie area municipalities' critical infrastructure in the province’s current funding model because they are “seeking to make a profit.”  The response comes after the shareholders of Aquatera - City of Grande Prairie, County of Grande Prairie and the towns of Sexsmith and Wembley […]

The City of Grande Prairie is continuing with the Rural Renewal Stream (RRS) even as surrounding communities pause the program.  The RRS is meant to attract workers to rural areas where workforce shortages exist; the program recruits workers across Canada and internationally.  “From our perspective, we are pretty proud to be the second community and […]

The first two Grande Prairie Police Service officers will join the RCMP as part of the city’s transition to a municipal police service.The GPPS officers will work alongside RCMP officers on frontline teams. “Regardless of the uniform, all of the officers at the detachment are dedicated to ensuring the safety of the citizens we serve,” said […]

Northwestern Polytechnic has received a $6.4 million investment to dedicated space to help local entrepreneurship, innovation, and partnership in the Grande Prairie area. The Side Family Centre for Entrepreneurial Excellence (CEE) - named after Grande Prairie's prominent local business leader Al Side - is expected to open by winter 2025.“The CCE at Northwestern Polytechnic will make […]

A vocal standing-room-only crowd was demanding answers in Beaverlodge last week when it learned the replacement for the aging hospital will not include a 24-hour emergency department (ED). Instead, Alberta Health Services (AHS) senior operating officer Sandra Herrit told session attendees the complex will operate as a 16-hour Advanced Ambulatory Care Centre (AACC). Patients will […]

2024 is a very special year for the Beaverlodge Elks. The club is marking 90 years of service to the community, and its rich legacy of donations and contributions are unmatched. The Elks were established here in July 1934, and members are hard at work putting together a worthy celebration later this year.Former exalted ruler Alan […]

The Town of Beaverlodge has contracted bylaw enforcement services with the County of Grande Prairie for 20 hours a month, commencing July 1 and ending Dec. 31. The six-month contract is $14,400, said Town of Beaverlodge Chief Administrative Officer Jeff Johnston.Council decided to cease its peace officer program June 28; its peace officer was terminated on […]

Canada Day celebrations kicked off in the South Peace with a pancake breakfast in Wembley, a parade in Valhalla Centre, and a parade and festivities in the city. Wembley Valhalla Centre City of Grande Prairie

The Rio Grande Rodeo returned over the weekend and marked its 108 years of operation. Muddy grounds didn’t stop many competitors from trying their best in a variety of events. Some chuckwagon events were cancelled due to the muddy conditions.