The provincial budget includes $18 million to fund furnishings, equipment and information technology infrastructure for the Mountview Health Complex in Beaverlodge as well as $170 million in capital lease costs. The Valleyview Health Centre and the Central Peace Health Complex in Spirit River made the short list for the first phase of planning under the […]
The latest exhibit at the Art Gallery of Grande Prairie dances along the wall, leading viewers to a large nest-like piece that allows them to reflect on their potential. Reconnect by Edmonton-based artist Elsa Robinson uses crocheted jute intertwined with brass keys that take viewers on a journey of thought and reflection. “My art aims […]
A group of hardy volunteers is serious about stewardship of historic wilderness trails south of Grande Prairie. Volunteers will head out again this summer through the Kakwa Wildland and Willmore Wilderness parks to open trails into Sheep Creek valley and on to the Continental Divide. “Natives and trappers have been travelling (here) since long before […]
Fixer upper: Arena for sale. Boasts ice surface, change rooms, concession; needs new roof but lots of potential. The Clairmont and District Agricultural Society is moving forward with the sale of its arena after a March 11 meeting saw 15 members vote unanimously to sell the building. The arena, owned and operated by the ag […]
Two hockey teams from Sexsmith and Beaverlodge will be competing in provincial championships in Sexsmith this week. The Sexsmith Minor Hockey Club is hosting the 2025 Hockey Alberta Provincial Championships for the U13 Female B division. Opening ceremonies go Friday at 1:30 p.m., but action gets underway on Thursday at 4 p.m. when the Sexsmith […]
Some Sexsmith kids who want to play soccer this spring may be turned away if more coaches aren’t found. Sexsmith Minor Soccer president Virginia Purnell told the News about 120 youth have signed up but with only five coaches so far, making up teams from a wide range of ages won’t make much sense. “We […]
Jason Schilling was re-elected as the president of the Alberta Teachers’ Association (ATA) last week, just ahead of Grande Prairie teacher Peter Mackay. Schilling received 5,619 votes and MacKay 5,263; another Grande Prairie resident - Donovan Eckstrom - received 663 votes. This will be Schilling’s fourth term. Jason Schilling (Photo Supplied) Teachers from across the […]
After 44 years the self-described man of many hats - mayor, actor, producer, manager, lawyer - has decided to retire. Wayne Ayling says after many years of “28 hours a day, 8 days a week” it’s his time to retire from the Grande Prairie Live Theatre (GPLT). He’s left a long trail of imprints across […]