The lights are being hung and the town is getting ready for a day of holiday fun and shopping during the annual Christmas Craze next week. The event, organized by the Beaverlodge & District Chamber of Commerce, is set to take place Friday, Dec. 5 for a “magical” day of Christmas celebrations, according to chamber […]
A $3 million fundraising campaign is underway for a full-body MRI machine in the new Dawson Creek and District Hospital. The hospital is expected to open in spring 2027. “Investing in an MRI is vital for our patients,” said Dr. Remi Oyedeji, Dawson Creek and District Hospital chief of staff. “It will save lives, alleviate […]
The Grande Prairie Royal Canadian Legion Branch #54 says at least 13 of its poppy bins have been stolen by an individual claiming to be a volunteer. The Legion became aware of the missing poppy boxes just after Remembrance Day, when volunteers were out collecting them. “I'm a veteran, and I'm just pissed off about […]
Firefighters responded to a fire at the Grande Prairie Farmers Market on Friday evening around 8:30 p.m. A media release from the city says fire crews found the source of the smoke and fire, but excessive heat and smoke made a response from inside impossible. City fire crews were joined by the County of Grande […]