The Champions of the Grande Prairie Public Library are looking for artists of all skill levels to help with its Tiny Art Show and Auction. The canvases – just 10x10 cm (4x4 in) - are being given out to artists at the library to create pieces to be auctioned off as a fundraiser for the […]
Local canines proved to be top dogs during a recent sledding competition. Three dog sled teams from Elevation Sled Dogs Adventures competed in Yukon Quest 2024, a sledding competition that saw three races held simultaneously on Feb. 3. Aaron Peck of Elevation, a Grande Prairie-based dog sled tour business, said all three local teams raced […]
The Beaverlodge Elks made a move to help move with the times last week. The club has vacated its home of the past three decades in the basement of the Beaverlodge Community Centre. The Elks held its first meeting in the Lossing Centre, or the Beaverlodge & District Senior Citizen's Association, on Feb. 7. It’s […]
Planning for the Second Annual Celebrating Diversity event at Northwestern Polytechnic (NWP) is underway. The event is an opportunity for local cultural groups to gather and display their culture’s dancing, beliefs and clothing on the stage at the Douglas J. Cardinal Performing Arts Centre. “It’s going to be amazing,” said Theresa Gladue, NWP Elder-in-Residence. Hindu […]
The County of Grande Prairie is preparing for its first municipal census since 2012. Staged from April 3 to May 31, the census will provide current population counts to ensure appropriate grant funding from the province and planning for service delivery, said county director of communications Lesley Nielsen-Bjerke. “It’s really important to ensure we are […]