After almost 25 years a show that brought dinosaurs to life on our television screens is returning, with a local dinosaur taking the spotlight. BBC’s Walking with Dinosaurs will feature Wembley’s own Pipestone Creek bonebed and its locally unique dinosaur, the pachyrhinosaurus. “I really loved the original Walking with Dinosaurs, because it was the first […]
Beaverlodge Minor Soccer is looking to patch up the field at the Beaverlodge Elementary School in time for fall. Beaverlodge Minor Soccer co-ordinator Stefan Caers said the club has been practicing at the school for the past two years, and noted that the school had been looking for ways to upgrade the fields. “The fields […]
Inclusion Grande Prairie held a town hall on Saturday to hear concerns regarding changes to the province's funding for people with disabilities. The two chairs reserved for local MLAs remained empty. “It's so important to have a loud voice when speaking with this government because they have a tendency to ignore most of us,” said […]
In 1930, a group of WWI veterans formed a branch of the Royal Canadian Legion, receiving their charter on June 4 of that year. This year, the Hythe Royal Canadian Legion Branch #93 plans on hosting a celebration to mark its 95th anniversary within the community. “In 2020 we were going to have a big […]
Microscopes, a photocopier, and maybe even a new walking track may be coming to Bonanza School thanks to a $30,000 donation made to the school by Storm Development Corp. The donation was made to the school in early May. Principal Nikita Young said Storm Development Corp. reached out to the school in late April. “They […]
A city resident has raised concerns about criminal activity, cleanliness, and safety at Wapiti House, the homeless shelter in Grande Prairie. Kenneth Wilfer spoke of his experience at the shelter at the city’s Public and Protective Services Committee (PPSC) on May 13. “I'm not a drug user, and I've been there for three months in […]
A May 28 open house in Sexsmith council chambers will discuss the next phase of flood prevention initiatives. In 2022, Sexsmith implemented a stormwater master plan to address drainage issues leading to flooding. Mayor Kate Potter said the next phase of the plan will see development in two areas. Sexsmith Mayor Kate Potter (File photo […]
A large sign above the door reads “Everyone Welcome” on the new home of the Army, Navy, and Air Force Veterans in Canada (ANAVETS) in Grande Prairie. Unit 389 in Grande Prairie has operated since 1985, and hopes the new building will become a gathering place. “This is not only a veterans club, we are […]