Northwest Polytechnic’s (NWP) new Skilled Trades Training Centre is ready to take on its first crop of aspiring tradespeople that will help “future-proof” the regional economy. A ribbon-cutting ceremony, led by Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, marked the opening Aug. 26, as officials from the province along with other local leaders came together to celebrate what […]
A little bit of art will showcase the solidarity between two northern communities in Beaverlodge in time for Alberta Culture Days. At 1 p.m. on Sept. 12, the Beaverlodge Mural Foundation will unveil a chainsaw carving donated by the District of Chetwynd in the empty lot adjacent to the Mountview Health Complex. The carving - […]
The Town of Beaverlodge is starting the discussion for a new arena after an $11 million federal grant to patch up the current one fell through. On Aug. 10, Beaverlodge council moved to initiate discussion with the County of Grande Prairie on a regional arena facility. Beaverlodge Chief Administrative Officer Jeff Johnston said the aging […]
Submitted by West Peace Medical Centre, Beaverlodge AB The recent Emergency Department closures at Beaverlodge Municipal Hospital are understandably concerning for our community. The primary challenge is not a lack of commitment from the physicians practising in Beaverlodge, but rather the difficulty of maintaining a complete Emergency Department schedule while relying on locum physicians to […]
The Town of Beaverlodge hopes to see community peace officer (CPO) coverage by next year. On Aug. 10, County of Grande Prairie council directed administration to work with the Town of Beaverlodge to develop a new agreement including new service hours for Community Peace Officers (CPO), Bylaw Enforcement Officers (BEO), and animal control services for […]
Lee Lefferson is still scratching his head, wondering what kind of audacity it takes for someone to shoot a heifer and butcher it on the spot. That’s what happened sometime during the night of Aug. 7 on a grazing area northwest of Beaverlodge. “Last Saturday, while we were sleeping, somebody wasn’t I guess, and somebody […]
There’s no shame in getting a touchup, and one local celebrity is set to go under the knife this summer. Beaverlodge’s own Justin Beaver is booked for a $50,000 facelift this month. The giant beaver has towered over 1 Ave. since 2004, and according to the town’s public works manager Nick Kebalo, was starting to […]
Fifty-six art pieces hang in the galleries of the Beaverlodge Art & Culture Centre. The artists responsible? Unknown… for now. The first ever Anonymous Art Exhibit opened at the gallery on July 27, featuring 34 artists. The show only displays a list of the participating artists: Centre executive director Harmony Freeman said who painted what […]
West Peace residents concerned about the volume of emergency department service disruptions at the Beaverlodge Hospital are being advised not to expect much different when the new Mountview Health Complex opens in 2028. Currently under construction along Hwy. 43, the new facility will include a 24-hour urgent care centre to address unexpected but non-life-threatening concerns: […]
A Beaverlodge team took home the gold at a provincial baseball championship in Leduc this month. The Beaverlodge Royals 13U baseball team closed out the championships with a nine-eight win over the New Norway Outlaws on July 19, winning 13U A tier 1. “It was a really good weekend,” said assistant coach Jordan Longson “We […]