County of GP No. 1 News Archive

After a heated and often divisive public debate, junior high programming in west county will remain at Hythe Regional School. The Peace Wapiti Public School Division (PWPSD) board voted 6-3 in favour of the status quo on May 25. Vice-chair Blaine Riding, Stefanie Clarke, Martine Piebiak, Dana McIntosh, Dale Crane and Dwayne Speager voted to keep […]

The second annual Beaverlodge Art Walk will be coming to town on June 9, following up from last year’s well received debut.Organized by the Beaverlodge and District Chamber of Commerce, executive director Shone Snatic said last year’s event sprung from fond memories of summer fairs in the town.“When I grew up in Beaverlodge, we used […]

Sexsmith Secondary School (SSS) graduates celebrated on Friday, May 26 with grand march through the towns historic downtown. This year, SSS is celebrating 85 graduates. Town & Country News photographer Jesse Boily shares some of his photos from the graduation. Congratulation SSS Class of 2023!

Beaverlodge Regional High School (BRHS) graduates celebrated on Friday, May 26 and did a Grand March and parade through the town on Saturday. This year, BRHS is celebrating 94 graduates. Town & Country News Community Reporter Austin Payeur shares some of his photos from the graduation. Congratulation BRHS Class of 2023!

The United Conservative Party has won a majority government in Alberta. UCP leader Danielle Smith will continue as the province’s premier. Nolan Dyck, left, is set to be the new Grande Prairie MLA and Ron Wiebe will be the Grande Prairie-Wapiti MLA, after Monday’s election. (Photos by Jesse Boily)Locally, Ron Wiebe (UCP) will serve as the Grande […]

Sexsmith youth are stepping up to bat as a new local baseball league starts up in the South Peace.Sexsmith Minor Ball Association Vice-President Dallas Smith said that the organization is switching from softball to baseball this season.“We wanted to kind of change it up,” he said.“Sexsmith hasn’t really been as good at growing the baseball […]

South of Grande Prairie and off Highway 40, up a short dirt trail, is a campground. Stepping along the paved walking trails and through the high pines, the sounds of the highway drift away, and for a moment, you are surrounded by wilderness.This is a memory for many in the South Peace who have ventured […]

4-H members are looking forward to hosting their achievement day celebrations across the South Peace.The Sexsmith 4-H Multi Club held their achievement day on May 9, showcasing the work of the members followed by a scavenger hunt through the streets of town.“The kids had a blast,” said general leader Raelyn Peterson.“Because we’re not animal-related, our […]

The Grande Prairie & District Chamber of Commerce hosted a forum featuring the provincial candidates in the Grande Prairie and Grande Prairie-Wapiti constituencies.The forum allowed candidates to share their platforms and answer questions from residents ranging from local topics, including health care, education, and the economy. The chamber selected three candidates at random for each question.Dustin […]

Grande Prairie youth are gaining a voice, discussing important topics while learning from elders and community members along the way.  The Peyakoskan Podcast was launched in partnership with the Grande Prairie Friendship Centre and has found a group of local youth who have gathered to start a storytelling experience.  “This is a way of bringing […]