The latest exhibit at the Art Gallery of Grande Prairie (AGGP), Land Breaths: A Treaty 8 Exhibition, explores the signing of Treaty 8 from the perspectives of different indigenous groups and artistic mediums. Jaime Morse, an educator from the National Gallery of Canada, curated the exhibit.Jaime Morse, an educator from the National Gallery of Canada, curated […]
Christmas doesn’t come from a store; if you are seeking some festive fun or a holiday hearth this Christmas, the doors will be open for free activities taking place this December.On Dec. 20, the Grande Prairie Friendship Centre (GPFC) will host a free Winter Solstice Celebration at Evergreen Park, starting at 4 p.m.“We’ve done it […]
Spring Lake Ski Hill will open to the public on Dec. 27, with plenty of snow for the skiing season.The hill has been closed since the 2018 season when it was deemed no longer financially feasible to stay open.“The lift has been totally refurbished,” said volunteer Brian Peterson.“The chalet has been refurbished. The kitchen has […]
A $3.96 million deficit in the interim 2025 budget was approved by County of Grande Prairie council last week. The deficit stems from maintaining vital services and programs, including investments in roads, water and sewer infrastructure, and intermunicipal commitments around recreation and culture cost-sharing, according to a county media release Dec. 13. Council deferred discussion around property […]
A group of ambitious quilters have made a tremendous act of giving this holiday season to the residents and staff of Northern Lights Ranch near Hythe. Joann Rueckert tells the News that earlier this year, local quilter Inez Thompson had the idea that quilts should be gifted to those at the rural group home. Thompson spearheaded […]
City of Grande Prairie council has approved $100,000 and three new initiatives to help attract and retain family physicians.On Monday, council approved a new incentive policy for family physicians practicing in Grande Prairie, a Healthcare Task Force to support information sharing and ensure its strategy is progressing as well as an ambassador program of local […]