Beaverlodge News Archive

Though Women Building Futures (WBF) is celebrating 25 years of ensuring women can start new careers in the trades or transportation industry, it says much more work is needed in the years ahead.  Nearly 3,000 women have benefited from the programs and mentorship of WBF that offers free training and support to women who are […]

The local fire chief hopes the Beaverlodge Fire Department will make its move to its new location within days. Town of Beaverlodge Fire Chief Stan Metcalfe said construction is about “99 per cent” complete, and hoped to be able to move into the new structure either next week or in early October, with work such […]

The Twinkle Star Project Inc. is looking for volunteers in the Grande Prairie region who are skilled crafters and knitters to help craft baskets for their basket project and add volunteers from across the province.  Twinkle Star hopes to offer meaningful support to people experiencing baby loss.  “Everyone in our group has been affected by […]

Alberta Fish and Wildlife Enforcement has confirmed an escalation in bear sightings in and around the Town of Beaverlodge, stating it’s “not uncommon” for this time of year.  Coreana Harcourt reported seeing a black bear on the east side of the Research Station just after noon time Sept. 1. Bear sightings continued; by Sept. 11, […]

The Grande Prairie Friendship Centre is hosting its Youth Leadership Summit, focusing on Storytelling for Social Impact. The summit will be available to youth aged 14-24 in the Grande Prairie region.  "Storytelling is a universal language that can bridge gaps, raise awareness, and ignite a passion for meaningful change,” said Cara Jones, Grande Prairie Friendship […]

This week marked the first of new mental therapy supports for youth hosted in Beaverlodge. Alberta Health Services (AHS) and Beaverlodge and Hythe Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) partnered to offer child and youth mental health therapy to residents of Beaverlodge and the surrounding communities commenced Sept. 12. The service is targeted to youths […]

The Italian Campaign during the Second World War happened 80 years ago, and this past weekend 55 regional soldiers who were killed in the battles during the liberation of Italy were honoured.  The Veterans Memorial Gardens & Interpretive Centre hosted a ceremony on Saturday honouring all who fought and died in the Italian campaign, including […]

The search continues in Beaverlodge for a new peace officer, but work continues to ensure that bylaw enforcement continues in the community. In August, Bradley Thibeault left the town’s full time employment for a new job in central Alberta after stepping into the role in November of last year. The prospective candidate will be the […]

It pays to be squared at the Centre for Creative Arts (CFCA).  This year is the gallery’s 10th year of Art Squared, its annual silent auction fundraiser, where artists across the Peace region donate their square 16x16 creations.  “We’ve got pieces by so many great artists,” said Kiren Niki Sangra, CFCA curator.  Kiren Niki Sangra, […]

The City of Grande Prairie and the County of Grande Prairie are applying for grants that will expand wildfire safety strategies. The city is applying for two grants, and the county is applying for one, through the Forest Resource Improvement Association of Alberta (FRIAA). “One of those grants will be for vegetation management to clean […]