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Beaverlodge councillor resigns

February 23, 2023

Town of Beaverlodge councillor Gena Jones has tendered her resignation. Jones, who was re-elected in October 2021, told the News on Wednesday she has become “increasingly frustrated” and decided to step down to maintain her “health and moral compass.” After thinking “long and hard”, Jones said that council’s “inability to move forward in a timely manner” played […]

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Smaller plant could be in the works after $4 billion plant cancelled

February 23, 2023

The cancellation of a $4 billion methanol gas plant in the County of Grande Prairie may not be the end of it.Mark Tonner, Nauticol Energy Ltd. chief executive offer (CEO), called it “unfortunate” the company’s plant will not be moving forward but said he is still leading a series of energy service companies with “significant […]

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Junior high offerings in Beaverlodge considered by PWPSD

February 23, 2023

Now that community meetings and a survey on establishing junior high in Beaverlodge are in the bag, the work falls back to Peace Wapiti Public School Division.The Beaverlodge Elementary School council initiated the push to establish junior high classes in Beaverlodge pre-pandemic.  On Sept. 29, 2022 the PWPSD board voted in favour of obtaining a […]

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 Coldest Night of the Year looks to raise funds, awareness 

February 21, 2023

The Grande Prairie region can get cold, and that has adverse effects on the most vulnerable in the community. This Saturday, families will face the elements during the Coldest Night of the Year (CNOY) fundraiser hosted by the Grande Prairie Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA).“A lot of the individuals that we serve are homeless, and […]

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South Peace welcomes two new docs

February 16, 2023

Residents of the South Peace received welcome news last week with Alberta Health Services (AHS) announcement of two new doctors here.Dr. Saurabh Parmar, a family medicine and emergency physician, began practicing at the Beaverlodge Municipal Hospital and the Hythe Medical Clinic in January.Dr. Parmar completed his residency in Grande Prairie through the University of Alberta […]

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Sign of the times

February 16, 2023

A signed agreement in summer led to a sign being swung into place this week.On Monday, the Town of Beaverlodge announced that NuVista Energy Ltd. would be granted the naming rights for the recreation centre, which will now be known as the NuVista Energy Centre for at least five years.In addition to the naming rights, […]

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County reeve disappointed with cancellation of methanol plant

February 16, 2023

County of Grande Prairie Reeve Bob Marshall says he is disappointed with the recent announcement of the cancellation of a $4 billion methanol plant. The gas plant promised jobs and economic benefits, but Nauticol Energy Ltd. announced earlier this month it would not be moving forward with the project.“I was really hoping (it) would go ahead,” […]

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Joanne Hotte: Thirty years of head, heart, health and hands

February 16, 2023

Local 4-H beef clubs have been celebrating 30 years of one dedicated member’s service.Joanne Hotte has been involved with the Beaverlodge 4-H Beef Club since 1993, when she stepped up as the club’s leader until 1996.“Our kids started 4-H first in 1992, and then the leader wanted to step down and I got nominated to […]

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Local youth receives provincial acclaim

February 16, 2023

One local youth athlete scored provincial recognition from the Alberta Junior Hockey League (AJHL) last month.Seventeen-year-old Spencer Rheaume from Beaverlodge was selected as Inter Pipeline AJHL Rookie of the Week following back-to-back wins that saw the Whitecourt Wolverines taking home victory late last month.Rheaume opened the scoring and forged the path to a 5-3 victory […]

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Storm goalie looks to save more than pucks

February 9, 2023

Grande Prairie Storm goalie Connor Mackenzie is used to blocking pucks but is now opening up with local youth on mental health. The 20-year-old is in his last season of junior hockey and wanted to give back to the community that has supported him for the last two years. More than $20,000 has already been raised […]

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