A bike park in Wembley is one step closer to reality after a 50,000 donation from Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNRL). On July 18, the Town of Wembley received the donation for the construction of a bike park as part of the town’s sports field project. The project, proposed by community services director Christina Ketchum, […]
Nearly $1,000,000 has been invested into upgrades at the Spring Lake Campground north of Hythe, with work to bring electricity to campsites expected to begin later this summer. Saddle Hills County manager of protective services Brice Daly said the county upgrades over the past three years have cost between $900,000 and $1 million. “The first […]
A hidden bush is a closely kept secret for many rural residents, but those hoping to go berry-picking don’t have look far. Local u-picks give all those interested a chance to pick their fingers purple this summer. Sask Patch U-Pick owner Delecia Hoff said it's prime season for saskatoons. (Photo by Austin Payeur) Sask Patch […]
The La Glace community water system is undergoing an $240,000 upgrade. County of Grande Prairie Technical Services Manager Jennifer Besinger said the county has been pursuing the project for more than four years, which sees a new home for the water treatment facility as well as infrastructure replacement. The water treatment facility moved from its […]
There are 26 cemeteries within the County of Grande Prairie and a commitment by one man will ensure the stones marking those graves continue to stand. In May, Peace Country Historical Society president Ron Thoreson presented county council with a request for $3,500 for a cemetery marker preservation project. He said the funds would be […]
The annual summer festival will not go on this year at the McNaught Homestead, but work continues to help renovate and preserve the site. McNaught Homestead Preservation Society president Peter Martin said the festival will not go on this year due to renovations which will see a new foundation under the homestead house. To that […]
