The Sexsmith disc golf course is expected to open soon. The course, on the north end of town north of the stormwater berm, will feature nine baskets. Sexsmith Wellness Co-ordinator Melody Sample said she anticipated the course to open in mid-September. “Public works has already started some of the installation, but the bulk of the […]
The old machinery is set to be booted up this weekend at the South Peace Centennial Museum for the annual Harvest Festival. It’s a chance to experience how pioneers lived, says South Peace Centennial Museum Society president Bob Scott. “It gives us a glimpse of how they took in the harvest, processed their gardens, worked […]
Federal and provincial drought assistance programs may not be enough, say local ag producers. The County of Grande Prairie, Saddle Hills County and the MD of Greenview declared agricultural disasters this year. Keegan Scorgie, who farms about 5,000 acres and runs 1,000 head of cattle in the Elmworth area, said this is the driest year […]
The Art Gallery of Grande Prairie (AGGP) is celebrating as if it were 1975, marking its 50th anniversary. The gallery’s 50 Cheers for 50 Years event on Sept. 6 will include a variety of events for all ages, from creating art, listening to local artists speak about their craft and live music in the evening. […]