A Feb. 27 traffic stop in the Grande Prairie area resulted in the arrest of Kenneth Shea (41), a resident of Crooked Creek, and two Grande Prairie residents: Richard Leonard Trautman (54) and Ricky Howard Vance (41).A search of the vehicle and its occupants revealed: A handgun with extra ammunition. The handgun was later discovered to […]
A new initiative out of Northwestern Polytechnic hopes to create more jobs for local businesses by helping them grow and make connections around the world to ensure their businesses can thrive. The Side Family Centre for Entrepreneurial Excellence (CEE) was announced in June last year, and its director, Tanya Oliver, has been busy launching an accelerator […]
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 Rural […]
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 to bring […]
Six recruits from the first Grande Prairie Police Service (GPPS) graduating class have joined the Grande Prairie RCMP where they will commence an on-the-job field coaching program delivered by three experienced GPPS officers.This brings the total complement of GPPS officers assigned to the RCMP detachment to 13.“We look forward to having these new officers, both […]
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 the province […]
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 society, has […]
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 Vipers will […]