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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 […]

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 […]

Heritage Day brought approximately 150 visitors to the Old Bezanson Townsite, seeking a look back into the past of the South Peace region. On a sunny Aug. 7, visitors came to the townsite to enjoy a day of demonstrations, tours and a live excavation of one of the historic sites. County of Grande Prairie Reeve […]