Youths took to the woods south of Sexsmith with the Forest School program on May 12. Hosted by A Wilder Calm, a local group offering tours and programs for elementary school students in the Grande Prairie area, approximately 10 students with the program get a chance to explore the forests around town on Tuesdays to […]
The 2026 seeding season in the South and Central Peace is a return to normal, according to producers. La Glace area producer Derek Nyland said seeding in the South Peace was about 50 per cent completed as of May 15. “Talking to a few guys, it sounds like most guys are about half done, or […]
County borrows $4.45M for Teepee Creek Fire Hall Nine new water wells for Teepee Creek residents affected by recent water issues will hopefully be completed before the end of summer, but a few things need to fall into place for that to happen. County of Grande Prairie council hopes to do that, after hearing an […]
The County of Grande Prairie’s 75th anniversary celebration will include music, drama, historical intrigue and something never-before-seen within its borders to top off the weekend. At the May 4 regular meeting, council heard from communications director Lesley Nielsen-Bjerke who provided an update on the celebration plans scheduled for Aug. 21-22 at the Tara Centre. She […]
A free community pantry on 98 St. in Sexsmith seeks to aid those in need. Opened by Jake and Faye Laberge on May 7, the “Neighbors Pantry” offers free non-perishable food items and other necessities for those in need from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. “We do soaps, shampoo, conditioner, toothbrush, toothpaste, feminine hygiene, […]
Grande Prairie councils are in favour a “highly ambitious” northern economic corridor initiative, especially the aspect that would revive much of the rail system that was pulled out of the region years ago. Dan Ukrainetz, the chief financial officer for Pisim Power, presented to City of Grande Prairie council May 11, seeking a formal letter […]
Donated seeds will be brought to the Beaverlodge Regional Hospital and planted on May 25 as part of a long-awaited gardening project. Hospital therapy assistant Hannah Goerz put out the call for seedlings over social media on April 23 to start a garden on the hospital’s back patio. “They just have picnic benches for people […]
The Alberta government has released a report on the province’s energy future, but Peace region locals have divided opinions on the future of nuclear power. The Nuclear Energy Engagement and Advisory Panel held in-person public information sessions on nuclear power in Peace River, Fort McMurray, Bonnyville, Calgary and Edmonton. According to the panel’s report, over […]
