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Locals raise opposition to “high-end” tourism project on the Wapiti

April 10, 2025

Homeowners in the Dimsdale area are mounting opposition to the County of Grande Prairie’s  March 24 decision to rezone about 100 acres near the Wapiti River that will allow for a high-end $5 million tourism operation to be developed by Bildson Realty Ltd.The operation, Northern Roots Lodge, is slated to feature 12 two-bedroom cabins, as […]

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$195,000 grant to save the bees

April 10, 2025

New funding for Northwestern Polytechnic’s National Bee Diagnostic Centre (NBDC) may lead to finding solutions to protecting honey bees.  The NBDC received $195,000 from the Results Driven Agriculture Research (RDAR) grant.“Beekeeping and pollination management are vital to the Canadian agricultural economy,” said Patricia Wolf Veiga, NWP Applied Research and Innovation acting dean. “This study will provide […]

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A king-sized exhibit at BACS

April 10, 2025
Miniatures are out, and wall-sized pieces are in!  Another beautiful exhibit is on display at the Beaverlodge Art & Culture Centre.  After 32 years, the Quilt Show continues to attract visitors from all across the Peace Country.   This annual exhibit typically draws in the most visitors to the Art & Culture Centre, often with […]

Grande Prairie RCMP make multiple drug related arrests in February

April 10, 2025

A Feb. 27 traffic stop in the Grande Prairie area resulted in the arrest of Kenneth Shea (41), a resident of Crooked Creek, and two Grande Prairie residents: Richard Leonard Trautman (54) and Ricky Howard Vance (41).A search of the vehicle and its occupants revealed: A handgun with extra ammunition. The handgun was later discovered to […]

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O’leary’s AI centre south of Grande Prairie working with province in weekly meetings

April 3, 2025
The development of the large-scale AI data centre dubbed Wonder Valley south of Grande Prairie is ongoing.  The project, slated for Greenview Industrial Gateway (GIG), was announced in December. Canadian businessman Kevin O’Leary and O’Leary Ventures are planning a total investment of over $70 billion in the project's lifetime. “Once completed, it will be the […]

Centre for Entrepreneurial Excellence creating worldwide connections with local businesses

April 3, 2025

A new initiative out of Northwestern Polytechnic hopes to create more jobs for local businesses by helping them grow and make connections around the world to ensure their businesses can thrive. The Side Family Centre for Entrepreneurial Excellence (CEE) was announced in June last year, and its director, Tanya Oliver, has been busy launching an accelerator […]

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4-H: Ever the faithful friend: Beaverlodge 4-H Beef Club marks 75 years

April 3, 2025

Nearly a century on, the only change to the 4-H tradition has been its numbers. The foundation of the youth group established in Canada in 1933 remains much the same but for the Beaverlodge 4-H Beef Club, its reach is a different story, counting its largest roster ever last year. Founded in 1950, the Beaverlodge beef club […]

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Money for rural medical facilities in the northwest

April 3, 2025

The provincial budget  includes $18 million to fund furnishings, equipment and information technology infrastructure for the Mountview Health Complex in Beaverlodge as well as $170 million in capital lease costs.The Valleyview Health Centre and the  Central Peace Health Complex in Spirit River  made the short list for the first phase of planning under the Rural […]

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AGGP Reconnect allows viewers a time to reflect

March 27, 2025

The latest exhibit at the Art Gallery of Grande Prairie dances along the wall, leading viewers to a large nest-like piece that allows them to reflect on their potential. Reconnect by Edmonton-based artist Elsa Robinson uses crocheted jute intertwined with brass keys that take viewers on a journey of thought and reflection. “My art aims to bring […]

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Provincial championship takes to Sexsmith ice

March 20, 2025

Two hockey teams from Sexsmith and Beaverlodge will be competing in provincial championships in Sexsmith this week.The Sexsmith Minor Hockey Club is hosting the 2025 Hockey Alberta Provincial Championships for the U13 Female B division.Opening ceremonies go Friday at 1:30 p.m., but action gets underway on Thursday at 4 p.m. when the Sexsmith Vipers will […]

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