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The local grocer: A little bit of everything, not a lot of anything

March 30, 2023

Goldie Smith says that she likes to think of Corner Grocery in Wembley as a general store, the kind of store she had back in the “old days” when she grew up.“We had general stores that sold a little bit of everything, not a lot of anything,” she said.When Goldie makes supper in her own […]

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GP gathers for International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination

March 30, 2023
Cultural performances from different groups gathered last Tuesday at Northwestern Polytechnic to celebrate diversity and recognize the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination.  Singers and dancers took to the stage of the Douglas J. Cardinal Performing Arts Centre to share their culture with more than 100 people.  “We all came together, and showed […]

Toews not seeking re-election: Commends those working for replacement Beaverlodge hospital: Delivering first-world health care out of a third-world facility

March 30, 2023

Travis Toews, Grande Prairie- Wapiti MLA and Minister of Finance says he is looking forward to spending more time on his ranch with his wife and family.Toews announced on Friday (March 24) he would not be seeking re-election in the May 29 provincial election.He spoke to Town & Country News after the announcement, saying he […]

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Maskwa Medical Centre continues to push for new medical clinic in Grande Prairie: Mayo-style clinic for difficult cases

March 30, 2023

The Maskwa Medical Centre is closer to becoming a reality in the Grande Prairie region. The clinic would bring the Mayo Clinic model to the South Peace, developing collaborative diagnostics through a team of specialists looking at difficult-to-diagnose cases.“Too many families in our region have lost loved ones to delays in diagnostic and specialist care, and […]

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Sexsmith artist wins Peace painting competition

March 30, 2023

A familiar Sexsmith sight will be on display following one local artist’s success with the Beauty of the Peace Art Competition.Sexsmith artist Angela Weiler won first prize in the competition hosted by Pattison Media. Her piece, Sexsmith Grain Elevator, depicts the titular elevator against a summer sunset.Weiler describes herself as new to the art scene, […]

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