UPDATE: An update to this story just broke on May 9 read more HERE The Cool Aid Society’s future remains unknown but if it does not find a funder soon, it may close after serving the community’s youth for 45 years. The society, which provides no-cost after-school and evening programs for children, lost 90 percent […]
Communities across the South Peace are finding new ways to recognize local volunteers in the face of low nominations. Sexsmith Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) director Naomi Robinson told the News that 17 local associations would receive gift baskets recognizing their efforts after the annual Just Desserts Volunteer Appreciation Evening was cancelled. Robinson said […]
Dirt bikes, superheroes, puppies and imaginary friends are what you may expect from an art show by children. But the Grade 7 and 8 students of St. Catherine Catholic School in Grande Prairie dug deeper into their art and explored why those same things mean so much to them. Somewhere We Still Play explores what […]
The Sexsmith Wellness Coalition (SWC) is gauging community interest in new sports amenities. Residents have until May 12 to fill a survey asking for input about a disc golf course or a beach volleyball in the community. Sexsmith Wellness Co-ordinator Melody Sample said both of the amenities have been brought up by community residents over […]