County of GP No. 1 News Archive

A La Glace area farming co-operative is doing its part to end world hunger, one crop at a time.  The Bear Lake Growing Project (BLGP) was struck more than a decade ago by Gary and Jeanette Beyer who, after years of farming, felt they had a role in helping the less fortunate.  Soon, the co-op […]

Workers of the Canadian National Railway in Grande Prairie were locked out along with about 10,000 railway employees across the country, halting the national rail service early last Thursday (Aug. 22) morning.  CN issued a lockout notice on Aug. 18 to Teamster Canada Rail Conference (TCRC), the union representing rail workers, if an agreement or […]

Grande Prairie’s Ukrainian population celebrated Ukrainian Independence Day on Saturday. The Ukrainian flag was raised at city hall, along with a performance of children dancers and Ukrainian treats. City council chambers was filled for Ukrainian Independence Day at city hall in Grande Prairie, Alta. on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024. The Ukrainian flag was raised at city hall […]

A local filmmaker’s documentary on Peace Country artist Bibi Clement will be shown in a unique outdoor screening outside the Art Gallery of Grande Prairie Sept. 5.The Path of Ashes is a documentary by local filmmakers David McGregor and Forrest McGregor who, over about two years, documented artist Bibi Clement in her element creating unique […]

The Beaverlodge Public Library hosted a Puppy Parade event on Friday.  The Puppy Parade included a grande entry of local canines and an obstacle course was attempted by the brave pups. The course included a “ring of fire”, “leap of faith” and a “puppy car wash.” Balloon animals and face painting were also available for […]

The County of Grande Prairie Fire Service honoured its top dog at the La Glace Fire Station #1 on Aug. 14. Casey is a Dalmatian based out of La Glace and has been serving as a therapy dog for the fire service for more than a year. “Casey will be a powerful ambassador for fire […]

The Town of Sexsmith will draft a letter of support for the Maskwa Medical Centre and are set for further discussions during budget deliberations this fall.Maskwa Medical Centre chairman Ken Drysdale came to Sexsmith town council Aug. 12 with a simple request that the town support the project in any way it can.Construction on the […]

The Town of Sexsmith will be applying for about $1.3 million to build 33 new housing units over the next three years.Sexsmith council decided Aug. 12 to apply for the federal government’s Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF) after a second round opened to applicants who were unsuccessful in the first round.“We know that houses are not […]

Live music, community art making, art demonstrations of pottery, weaving and glass work are just some things people can expect for Culture Days at the Beaverlodge Arts and Culture Centre (BACS). The two-day event Sept. 7 and 8 will take place from 1 to 5 p.m.“People can just pop in and check it out,” said Harmony […]

Borstad Hill in Muskoseepi Park was full of music lovers for the Bear Creek Folk Festival over the weekend. The three-day musical festival sold out and featured artists such as Jann Arden, Emerson Drive and Alan Doyle.