Beaverlodge News Archive

Virtual MD, delivered through Primary Care Alberta, has surpassed 150,000 referrals since 2022 and is expanding to further support Albertans accessing care through Health Link 811.   Health Link 811 callers are assessed by registered nurses or clinical staff and referred to the Virtual MD program when follow-up assessment and care are required. The program includes […]

Guests saddled up and took a wagon ride around the South Peace Centennial Museum grounds on Saturday during the 59th annual Pioneer Days event. From July 18 to 19, visitors had a chance to step back in time and sit in on demonstrations of rope making, blacksmithing, and grain threshing while enjoying live music, food […]

Experts weighed in on the latest in bee science at the Beaverlodge Research Farm on June 26 during the 70th annual Beekeepers’ Field Day.  Since 1954, the event, hosted by the research farm, has drawn out both professional apiculturists and hobbyist beekeepers for demonstrations of beekeeping techniques and to learn more about current trends and […]

Canada Day celebrations will bring the return of some familiar summer celebrations throughout the South Peace. The fun is set to start in Wembley, where the fire department will host its annual pancake breakfast. Lieutenant Kyle Hudson said the crew will be serving up breakfast at 10 a.m. while also hosting summer fun throughout the […]

Alberta is moving towards a dual practice health model starting in September, which means some specialists will be able to perform surgeries outside the public system.  Minister of Hospital and Surgical Health Services Adriana LaGrange made the announcement June 18 saying the move will improve access, expand care options for patients, and attract and retain […]

Beaverlodge council moved to approve $200,000 to fund roof repairs at the community centre. Chief Administrative Officer Jeff Johnston said the town moved to expedite the funding after an assessment was made on the roof of the facility in May by Topside Consulting Ltd. “The focus was to evaluate the recreation roof, because we had […]

ART WALK! Marcia Darling and other performers with Dream Dance Circus took to the streets in Beaverlodge to spread the summer fun with the annual Art Walk at the intersection of 2 Ave. and 10 St. on June 5, hosted by the Beaverlodge & District Chamber of Commerce. This year’s event saw 56 artisan vendors […]

Thirty-five youths came out to the Beaverlodge Arena last week to try their hand at lacrosse.  Over two evenings, youths took part in drills and games to help hone their skills in tossing, catching and checking.  Sticks were provided, though youths were asked to bring their own hockey gloves and helmets.  Coach Justin Danderfer, who […]

The Beaverlodge Regional High School graduation took place on May 22, with the grand march taking place the next day at the Beaverlodge Arena. After a march inside for photographs and a dance, graduates took to the street for a grand march along 4 Ave. and then down 10 St. 

The intersection of 2 Ave. and 10 St. in Beaverlodge will once again be the home to the annual Beaverlodge Art Walk on June 5.  It’s set to take place from noon to 8 p.m. with 56 artisan vendors selling their wares during Beaverlodge’s biggest summer bash, while live bands will play until 2 a.m.  […]