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 […]
The city has approved up to $10 million in principle for a new indoor recreation facility. The multi-use facility building would be similar to the dome design proposed by Swan City Football Club earlier in the year. "This motion shows our intent to be in the business to look to get a new facility in […]
In a bid to shore up passenger numbers, city transit will be free for youth up to age 17 as soon as this summer. Currently, ridership in Grande Prairie is down by approximately 70 per cent compared to 2019 levels before the pandemic. Previously, youth aged 6 to 17 were charged a reduced rate to […]