The time is right to hit the slopes, and Spring Lake Ski Hill looks forward to another season of growth. Last year, more than 1,900 ski enthusiasts visited the hill on the south side of Saddle Hills. Spring Lake Ski Hill Association board president Kara Teare and ski hill general manager Heidi Simmons said skiers […]
Regional collaboration is key for Terri Beaupre as she steps into the role of councillor. Born and raised in the Peace, Beaupre is one of the new faces around the County of Grande Prairie council table after this fall’s election, representing Division 3. She said the decision comes after a lifetime of volunteer work with […]
Citizens, businesses and municipalities in and around Fairview have galvanized to push hard for the future of the Northwestern Polytechnic (NWP) campus there. NWP announced on Oct. 29 that its satellite campus in Fairview would close at the end of school year next summer. Since then, locals as well as officials have rallied to show […]
A new app hopes to make news and information more accessible for Sexsmith residents. The Town of Sexsmith app launched on Dec. 4, posting news to keep locals up-to-date on everything from snow removals to upcoming events. “This gives our residents the opportunity to get to know what’s happening on a day-to-day basis in Sexsmith,” […]
There might be a foot or two of snow on the ground, but the City of Grande Prairie is deploying resources now to mitigate next season’s wildfires. The city said began Firesmart vegetation management work early this month along the Bear Creek corridor. According to a city media release, crews will be removing dead or […]