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April 25, 2024

Events were hosted across the South Peace from April 14 to 20 in recognition of National Volunteer Week.Both the Saskatoon Mountain 4-H Multi Club and the Saskatoon Lake Agricultural Society received appreciation packages from County of Grande Prairie as recognition through the It Takes a Volunteer program during a barbecue dinner on April 13. (Photo […]

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Spirit River bus accepting Sexsmith passengers

January 23, 2025

A transit bus from Spirit River has started picking up Sexsmith passengers on its route to Grande Prairie.The two-month pilot project is due to a partnership between the Town of Sexsmith and MD of Spirit River. Sexsmith residents are required to book a ride 24 hours in advance and pay $25 for the 16-seat, wheelchair accessible […]

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Local author hopes to inspire others to become best versions of themselves

January 23, 2025

It’s 4:50 a.m. and while many people are asleep, Alexander Oliver begins his day with a 90-minute workout.He didn’t always get up so early. Over the past five years, he has transformed his life to make what he hopes are lifelong habits and burned a million calories along the way.“I'm probably in the best shape […]

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PHOTOS: Malanka 2025

January 23, 2025
The Troyanda Society celebrated 50 years at its Malanka celebration at Bonnetts Energy Centre on Saturday. Malanka is the celebration of the Ukrainian New Year.  The night included dancers from Troyanda and Vohon Ukrainian Dance Ensemble. A special dance with Troyanda’s current students and alumni was also performed in honour of 50 years.

$50k grant to Camp Tamarack

January 23, 2025

Kitchen and space upgrades are coming to Camp Tamarack thanks to a $50,000 Champion Grant, expanding the camp and ensuring visitors of all ability can have some summer fun.The camp, located south of Grande Prairie and off Hwy. 40, was founded in 1979 and dedicated to serving children with and without disabilities.It currently offers various […]

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Sexsmith Council highlights for Jan. 20

January 23, 2025

Sexsmith elevator offer (File Photo by Jesse Boily)Council moved to prepare an offer to purchase a 1.26-acre parcel of land on which the grain elevator sits for $75,000, with funds coming from capital reserves.The land is currently owned by Canadian National Railway (CN). If sold, CN wants to retain an easement by the railway tracks […]

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150 km/h on ice: Ice racing returns to Clairmont Lake

January 16, 2025
Large metal spikes protrude from the tires as the motorcycles line up to race on the frozen Clairmont Lake.  Racers will reach speeds of about 150 km/h on the 7.2-kilometere track, which is about 12 metres wide and was created only days earlier. “It's pretty high speed and obviously dangerous,” says Dwayne Hausler, Wapiti Off-road […]

GPLT getting ready for automatic, systematic, hydromatic production of Grease

January 16, 2025

Grande Prairie Live Theatre (GPLT) has chills, and they’re multiplying.Grease the Musical is setting up to debut next month at the Douglas J. Cardinal Performing Arts Centre and will feature 26 cast members and an eight-piece band in a jukebox-styled set.For director Jennifer Robertson, it represents coming full circle on her theatrical career. With two […]

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