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 […]
While still early in its construction, Beaverlodge Mayor Gary Rycroft is glad to see the facility that will replace the 70-year-old Beaverlodge Municipal Hospital is ahead of schedule. “We're a little bit ahead of schedule and things are progressing really well,” Rycroft told the News last week. “I think they're going to be pouring concrete […]
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 […]
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 […]