Beaverlodge News Archive

Chocolate cake, laughs and the opera is what you can expect from Grande Prairie Opera’s Double the Opera performances later this month.  Double the Opera will have two short operas, Bon Apetit and The Telephone, on May 24 and 25 in Grande Prairie.  “We're doing something a little bit different,” said Chelsie Pall, founder of […]

Local municipalities are grappling with rising infrastructure costs and less cash from the province.  The province is handing out about $4 million less to local municipalities in 2024 than it did in 2011.  “If we had the same infrastructure funding as we had back in 2011, then that's a huge property tax decrease we could […]

Over 90 youths were part of the search for the next generation of Canadian Olympians in Grande Prairie on Monday.  The RBC Training Ground at the Eastlink Centre was open for youths aged 14 to 25 to test their strength, power, endurance, and aerobic fitness. “It’s how we find and fund (future) Olympians,” said RBC […]

The National Aboriginal Hockey Championship brought the region over 350 athletes and officials. "This elite sporting event marks a significant milestone as it lands in Alberta for the first time in its history,” said City of Grande Prairie Mayor Jackie Clayton. Hythe Regional School’s Grade 3 Cree Language students performed a hello song and the […]

Another step forward in ensuring better healthcare for northern Alberta was made in Grande Prairie on Friday, April 26.  The University of Alberta (U of A) and Northwestern Polytechnic (NWP) signed a Memorandum of Understanding, formally uniting the institutions to bring physician training to Grande Prairie. “I refer to it as a transformational in both […]

The Peace Wapiti Public School Division (PWPSD) is now offering nine new locally developed courses to its high school students.  The courses include options such as developmental psychology, journalism, introduction to artificial intelligence, and speech and debate. “The courses have to be approved by Alberta Education, and also approved by the school board for the […]

Northwestern Polytechnic will begin offering an Agriculture Operations diploma in November. The two-year program is geared toward anyone looking to start working in the agricultural sector.   “I definitely think people who grew up on a farm and want a bit more dedicated learning on things like GPS, drones and pesticide application all of those things, […]

Some of the country’s best youth hockey players will compete in the National Aboriginal Hockey Championship in Grande Prairie from May 5 to 11.  About 350 athletes, 100 coaches and officials, and dignitaries are expected to come to the city.  “It's going to be a blend of sport and culture,” said Chenoa Esau, city recreation […]

A recent report suggests local food banks and government need to collaborate to help reduce poverty and food insecurity in Grande Prairie.  City administration presented the report to the Public and Protective Services Committee on April 16, outlining the services being provided by local organizations and their challenges. “Looking ahead, ongoing collaboration and innovative initiatives […]

Events were hosted across the South Peace from April 14 to 20 in recognition of National Volunteer Week. Both the Saskatoon Mountain 4-H Multi Club and the Saskatoon Lake Agricultural Society received appreciation packages from County of Grande Prairie as recognition through the It Takes a Volunteer program during a barbecue dinner on April 13. […]