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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 Hythe Agricultural Fair on Sunday brought together a parade of colourful, candy-tossing sights for residents and visitors to see. The parade saw floats from organizations such as the Hythe Elksand the Dew Drop Inn, as well as a troupe of classic cars coming down main street. In addition to bounce houses and children’s activities, […]

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 […]