The second annual Old-Fashioned Christmas took place at the South Peace Centennial Museum from Friday to Sunday. Guests who braved the snow could enjoy a wagon ride through the beautiful light displays throughout the museum grounds, then warm up around a bonfire or with a cup of hot chocolate. Christmas cheers! Kayly and Gemma Vig, […]
The County of Grande Prairie has tagged $7.9 million toward regional municipal collaboration in the 2026 interim budget approved last week. The county has set down its financial commitments to the City of Grande Prairie, Beaverlodge, Sexsmith, and Wembley via the Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework (ICF) set to be renewed Jan. 1, 2026. ICFs are required […]
If you’re looking for a service to attend near you this holiday season, there are plenty of options to choose from. Here is a list of South Peace churches offering services this Christmas season. Dec. 21 Hythe Alliance Community Fellowship Church10:30 a.m.A good old-fashioned Christmas hymn sing. Beaverlodge Blue Christmas Service7 p.m.Nondenominational service at Beaverlodge […]
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 […]
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 […]
Free support and resources for those living with cancer and their caregivers are now available in the Grande Prairie region. Wellspring Alberta launched in-person services last week and is beginning programming with Cancer Connect, a space where people on the same journey can connect and find support. “Our goal is to make sure that no […]
The Hythe Athletic Association (HAA) expects to hear news next month on a provincial grant to help support its 75-year-old arena. It will form an integral part of a $1.03 million project to replace the Hythe Memorial Arena’s brine lines. HAA treasurer Cori Blum said the association is seeking a $490,741 grant from the Community […]
A Grande Prairie local is seeking the support of local municipalities and Legions to bring the Canadian Military reserves back to the city. In September 2023, Lt.-Col. Christopher Barr, commanding officer of the Loyal Edmonton Regiment, said the military was looking at Grande Prairie as a possible place to reestablish its primary reserves. “We've had […]
Keeping medical professionals in the community and having a look at a full-time bylaw officer in the Town of Beaverlodge is on the radar for new town councillor Jennifer Wolan. A resident of the community since 2012, Wolan currently works as a registry agent at Western Financial Group, and said she has learned much since earning a seat at the council table […]