Grande Prairie News Archive

Football, hockey and other sports across the Grande Prairie region are looking for referees.  “If you are an ex-player or new to the sport, we could use you,” said Glen Ryan, a football referee. He says anyone with a passion for sport or willingness to help can be a referee. “It's a team thing, too; […]

The Grande Prairie Community Food Bank Drive is returning to the doorsteps of city on Sept. 13 and is looking for donations and volunteers. Volunteers will go door-to-door across the city, picking up non-perishable food and personal hygiene items for the local food bank.  “Hamper usage has just been growing significantly year to year; the […]

Cavalcade Theatre Company presented a one-act-play A Walk in the Park by local playwright Noah Schallhorn. The play focuses on two young adults reconnecting after years apart, evaluating their relationship past and present.  “We all approach art from a different perspective, so it's not going to resonate with everybody, but even if just one part […]

Over the past weekend Town & Country photographers were busy taking pictures at the Fall fairs around the South Peace. Clairmont The Clairmont Agricultural Society hosted the Clairmont Fall Fair on Saturday. Visitors could come down to enjoy an open air community market and a fall exhibition at the Clairmont Community Centre, along with children’s […]

Town & Country News reporters covered many stories and events over the past month. Here is a collection some of their favourite photos over the past month. Bear Creek Folk Festival Around the South Peace Fall Fairs Animals!

One former Grande Prairie resident swung by Sexsmith last week on his country-wide ride for change. Matt Devine embarked on a 13,000-km trek this spring for You Can Ride 2, raising funds to help children with co-ordination challenges learn how to ride a bike. Matt Devine told his story to locals at Embrace It Fitness […]

After touring the area earlier this year, Dr. Chantelle Scrutton is set to open a practice in Beaverlodge. Scrutton is a physician from Johannesburg, South Africa, who visited Beaverlodge during a site visit in January. The event, a collaboration between the Town of Beaverlodge and Alberta Health Services (AHS), is staged to showcase amenities offered […]

The Bear Creek Folk Festival (BCFF) sold out for the first time this year.  The festival's headliners Sarah McLachlan, Blue Rodeo and The Strumbellas took the spotlight on the main stage in Muskoseepi Park over the weekend.  The festival had over 30 artists performing across four stages.   BCFF Producer Sarah Card says around 7,500 people […]

City administration returned to the Public & Protective Services Committee with a report saying $720,600 in additional work is needed at the Grande Prairie Curling Centre if it were to be used for activities in the summer months.  Council Committee of the Whole requested the study be conducted in June last year to evaluate the […]

City council delayed an additional $1.2 million funding to complete the Coordinated Care Campus (CCC) at the former Stonebridge Hotel at Monday’s (Aug. 21) regular council meeting.  Mayor Jackie Clayton said the city is seeking additional funds from the province before committing city dollars. City Hall in Grande Prairie (File photo by Jesse Boily) She […]