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New funding for Northwestern Polytechnic’s National Bee Diagnostic Centre (NBDC) may lead to finding solutions to protecting honey bees.   The NBDC received $195,000 from the Results Driven Agriculture Research (RDAR) grant. “Beekeeping and pollination management are vital to the Canadian agricultural economy,” said Patricia Wolf Veiga, NWP Applied Research and Innovation acting dean.  “This […]

Miniatures are out, and wall-sized pieces are in!  Another beautiful exhibit is on display at the Beaverlodge Art & Culture Centre.  After 32 years, the Quilt Show continues to attract visitors from all across the Peace Country.   This annual exhibit typically draws in the most visitors to the Art & Culture Centre, often with […]

A Feb. 27 traffic stop in the Grande Prairie area resulted in the arrest of Kenneth Shea (41), a resident of Crooked Creek, and two Grande Prairie residents: Richard Leonard Trautman (54) and Ricky Howard Vance (41). A search of the vehicle and its occupants revealed:  A handgun with extra ammunition. The handgun was later […]

The development of the large-scale AI data centre dubbed Wonder Valley south of Grande Prairie is ongoing.  The project, slated for Greenview Industrial Gateway (GIG), was announced in December. Canadian businessman Kevin O’Leary and O’Leary Ventures are planning a total investment of over $70 billion in the project's lifetime. “Once completed, it will be the […]

A new initiative out of Northwestern Polytechnic hopes to create more jobs for local businesses by helping them grow and make connections around the world to ensure their businesses can thrive.  The Side Family Centre for Entrepreneurial Excellence (CEE) was announced in June last year, and its director, Tanya Oliver, has been busy launching an […]