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, […]
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,” […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
How do you spend 100 years? If you had 100 years to live, what would you do with that time? How would you make sure it was time well spent?It’s difficult to imagine a better answer than that reflected in the life of local centenarian Iva Foster.Iva, who was small in stature and big in […]
Four murals and other artistic ambitions are in the plans of the Beaverlodge Mural Foundation for the next year.These include a mural west of Anna’s Pizza by artist Helen Teichroeb, as well as murals created by the Beaverlodge Art Club, the Beaverlodge Regional High School art class, and award-winning artist Suzanne Sandboe.The mural created by […]
Three young Beaverlodge football players are moving forward in their football career.Jake Mickaniuk and Broden Hotte have joined the ranks of the Alberta Selects Football team, while Linden Boschman is currently on the 14U University of Alberta Golden Bears Selects.Left to right, Broden Hotte,Jake Mickaniuk, and Linden Boschman. (Photos Supplied)Jake and Linden will be representing […]
A new volunteer appreciation program has been launched by the County of Grande Prairie, giving residents another opportunity to show gratitude.Starting Feb. 1, individual volunteers, groups, or organizations can be nominated through the It Takes a Volunteer initiative.Nominees will receive a recognition package from the county, including a gift certificate as well as a coffee […]
The Grande Prairie Youth Advisory Council is back this year with a lineup of some familiar and some new faces. The council hopes to share youth perspectives with city council, committees, and community agencies.“One of our main priorities this year is really trying to step up into that advisory role,” said Grace Larson, chair of the […]