South Peace residents were invited to the South Peace Centennial Museum (SPCM) to learn a little about our local history on June 9. Treaty 8 Commissioner David Laird (centre), who negotiated Treaty 8 with indigenous people north of Edmonton in 1899. (Photo supplied) June 21 will mark the 124th anniversary of the signing of Treaty […]
In spite of the blustery weather, almost 60 youths across the county set up their own lemonade stands on Saturday, serving up a summertime classic for Lemonade Day. The program hopes to inspire an entrepreneurial spirit in youths, encouraging them to start, own and operate their own business, with a portion of proceeds going to […]
The County of Grande Prairie has lifted all its fire restrictions as of 3 p.m. today (June 19). The county is urging residents to continue practicing extreme caution throughout the fire season. The restrictions were removed due to the region's cooler temperatures and significant rainfall, removing the Fire Restriction placed on June 14. “Residents are […]
The second annual Art Walk in Beaverlodge brought summer fun and local artisans selling their wares to the town on Friday. Jim Drabble of the Beaverlodge Mural Foundation stood alongside two of the murals unveiled by the foundation during the art walk. (Photo by Austin Payeur) Artist Suzanne Sandboe did some painting. Her mural of […]