The Peace Wapiti School Division received approximately $700,000 over two years from Alberta Education which will go towards hiring an outreach team leader and three family support workers. “The grant was given to us to help address students who have lost engagement with school during COVID,” said Shawn O'Shea, assistant superintendent. “It could encompass everything from mental […]
November’s Family Violence Prevention Month may be in the rear-view mirror until 2023, but ample resources and supports exist in the South Peace 12 months a year.Pace Community Support, Sexual Assault and Trauma Centre (PACE) executive director Jacquie Aitken says treatment programs dealing with sexual abuse, as well as a safe visitation program for individuals […]
The community has gathered 287 boxes of Christmas gifts for people in Ukraine.St. Catherine Catholic School teacher Bilyana Coburn spearheaded the campaign to collect gift boxes for the people of Novyi Yarychiv, Ukraine.Bilyana Coburn, St. Catherine Catholic School teacher and organizer, stands with some of the donations from her Christmas in Ukraine campaign at St. […]
A new transportation service for seniors in the Grande Prairie region is looking for volunteers.Drive Happiness is a volunteer-run service that helps seniors facing financial barriers or restricted mobility get to medical appointments.“It's so simple for me to get my car keys and go out when I need to go to the store or if […]
A new Beaverlodge walk-in clinic is just one step to addressing a nationwide healthcare professional shortage.Dr. Sebastian Haupt will be opening a walk-in clinic at Beaverlodge Health and Wellness later this month, with his office opening Nov. 24, 25, 28 and 29, as well as Dec. 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9 from 9 […]
The Beaverlodge Elementary School Council is weighing in on how public education is offered in there.If the council has its way, junior high classes will be available in Beaverlodge by adding Grades 7 and 8 to the elementary school and Grade 9 to the high school.The Peace Wapiti Public School Division (PWPSD) schools currently offer […]
With the community seeing an absent role since summer, Bradley Thibeault will finally step into the role as Beaverlodge peace officer on Nov. 9.Thibeault has served as a peace officer for the past five years, currently serving the M.D. of Greenview.Previously, Thibeault has worked as a Red Seal carpenter for almost 10 years before changing […]
Beaverlodge’s new business bylaw has come with new definitions for resident and non-resident businesses.On Sept. 26, town council passed bylaw #1017 business license bylaw which replaced #977.Under the new bylaw, non-resident businesses will see their business license fees double from $100 to $200 on Jan. 1. For those applying for one before that date, the […]
Do ghosts and ghouls stalk the night at the McNaught Homestead?South of Beaverlodge, the homestead is known today amongst the community for lovely walking trails and an annual tea, as well as the homestead’s connection to acclaimed artist Euphemia McNaught. And, of course, the ghost walk held this time of year is just for fun. Right?Every […]