This weekend promises to be a hotbed of summer fun in the South Peace, with Beaverlodge and Sexsmith hosting their annual summer celebrations. This year in Sexsmith, the fun gets a headstart for its annual Chautauqua Day. The new Warm Up Party on Main Street Friday night will set the tone for the day ahead, […]
After almost 25 years a show that brought dinosaurs to life on our television screens is returning, with a local dinosaur taking the spotlight. BBC’s Walking with Dinosaurs will feature Wembley’s own Pipestone Creek bonebed and its locally unique dinosaur, the pachyrhinosaurus. “I really loved the original Walking with Dinosaurs, because it was the first […]
Beaverlodge Minor Soccer is looking to patch up the field at the Beaverlodge Elementary School in time for fall. Beaverlodge Minor Soccer co-ordinator Stefan Caers said the club has been practicing at the school for the past two years, and noted that the school had been looking for ways to upgrade the fields. “The fields […]
Inclusion Grande Prairie held a town hall on Saturday to hear concerns regarding changes to the province's funding for people with disabilities. The two chairs reserved for local MLAs remained empty. “It's so important to have a loud voice when speaking with this government because they have a tendency to ignore most of us,” said […]
In 1930, a group of WWI veterans formed a branch of the Royal Canadian Legion, receiving their charter on June 4 of that year. This year, the Hythe Royal Canadian Legion Branch #93 plans on hosting a celebration to mark its 95th anniversary within the community. “In 2020 we were going to have a big […]
A city resident has raised concerns about criminal activity, cleanliness, and safety at Wapiti House, the homeless shelter in Grande Prairie. Kenneth Wilfer spoke of his experience at the shelter at the city’s Public and Protective Services Committee (PPSC) on May 13. “I'm not a drug user, and I've been there for three months in […]
A May 28 open house in Sexsmith council chambers will discuss the next phase of flood prevention initiatives. In 2022, Sexsmith implemented a stormwater master plan to address drainage issues leading to flooding. Mayor Kate Potter said the next phase of the plan will see development in two areas. Sexsmith Mayor Kate Potter (File photo […]
The South Peace is getting things growing across municipal community gardens. Planting at the Sexsmith Community Garden next to the historic Northern Alberta Railway Station happened this week, a timeline in keeping with those in Beaverlodge, Wembley and Clairmont. “Our garden season is going to look similar to the last few,” said Sexsmith Wellness Co-ordinator […]