The transmission is shot, the engine leaks and it won’t start, but a 1953 Ford police car will soon find itself on offer from the Sexsmith & District Museum Society. Removal of the classic auto will make room for changes at the town’s historic fire hall on 99 St. On Sept. 1, the Town of […]
Despite being unsuccessful in its ask for about $48,000 in tax relief from the County of Grande Prairie, an organization struck to help those facing housing insecurity in Hythe remains committed to the cause. According to the Jan. 12 county agenda package, the Helping Homeless Restart Society (HHRS) was looking for relief to increase its […]
A Huallen resident is asking the County of Grande Prairie to amend its animal control bylaw to allow livestock guardian dogs to do their work. John Heikel, owner of Whispering Winds Farms, spoke to the county Committee of the Whole on Feb. 12, asking the county to have livestock guardian dogs recognized within the bylaw. […]
A 17-episode series produced by the County of Grande Prairie will “celebrate the people, passion and innovation” of its agricultural sector. Rooted in the County will launch Feb. 27 on the county’s YouTube channel, with one new episode released each Friday. “Agriculture is foundational to who we are as a county,” said Cindy Paton, Economic […]
Seventeen years ago, Beaverlodge Fire Department captain Stan Metcalfe first stepped into a fire engine and got ready for his first call. He and two other firefighters climbed aboard the engine and raced down main street to what they thought was a structure fire. The actual source of the smoke? “It turned out it was […]
Locals came out to Saskatoon Lake Community Hall for a Family Day pancake breakfast on Monday. Games were also available to play for some family fun time. Locals dish up a pancake breakfast. (Photo by Austin Payeur) Mike and Mariya Forrest, 9, enjoy their breakfast. (Photo by Austin Payeur) Jessica and Sawyer Blake, 3, pose […]
A meal at the Kitt family farm saw the table laid out with a pea shoot salad and bison tenderloin raised on their organic farm in Goodfare. On the side, fluffy rice cooked in broth from farm-raised broiler hens. Safe to say that food is the focus of the Kitt family farm’s operations. It’s a […]
Sunday saw skiers of all ages take to the Wapiti Nordic Ski Club south of Grande Prairie for the annual Wapiti Loppet. Cross-country skiers could sign up for the loppet and challenge themselves to see how far they can ski. Jeron helped Lucy, 6, stomp into her skis ahead of the untimed fun race. (Photo […]
