The City of Grande Prairie has begun the recruitment process to fill roles on the Grande Prairie Police Commission which will act as the oversight body of the Grande Prairie Police Service. The city is accepting applications until April 18. “Recruitment of police commission members is a vital next step in setting the foundation for […]
Record lows in members have local fire departments seeking new recruits. Captain Nathan Dahl of the Wembley Fire Department said his department is reaching out to the community and beyond for new members in the face of an “all-time low” in membership. “We typically have a roster of between 25 and 30 members. Right now […]
Northwestern Polytechnic (NWP) has reversed a decision to end its track and field and cross country team. The decision came after a meeting with Kim Richardson, NWP associate dean of student life, Lauren Hale-Miller, Athletics manager as well as coaches and team members. “We were told that the cross country and track team was being […]
The Town of Sexsmith hopes to share the talents of local cultural groups. Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) co-ordinator Naomi Robinson is inviting residents to share and show off their cultural dress, music or dance during the town’s Chautauqua Day parade on June 3. (File photo by Austin Payeur) Robinson said that the inspiration […]
A giant beaver may not be the first site that comes to mind when planning a marriage proposal. But for Carl Sjare, it was a perfect location ahead of a weekend to Edmonton to mark 10 years together with his beloved. Sjare and Breanna Yon of Chetwynd were passing through Beaverlodge on March 23 en […]