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Spring Lake Ski Hill will open to the public on Dec. 27, with plenty of snow for the skiing season. The hill has been closed since the 2018 season when it was deemed no longer financially feasible to stay open. “The lift has been totally refurbished,” said volunteer Brian Peterson. “The chalet has been refurbished. […]

A $3.96 million deficit in the interim 2025 budget was approved by County of Grande Prairie council last week.  The deficit stems from maintaining vital services and programs, including investments in roads, water and sewer infrastructure, and intermunicipal commitments around recreation and culture cost-sharing, according to a county media release Dec. 13.  Council deferred discussion […]

The doors were open at the South Peace Centennial Museum from Dec. 13 to 15 for an Old Fashioned Christmas event, offering lights, treats, and photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus. 01: As the sun set, guests warmed themselves up at a bonfire on the museum grounds. Guests could also check in the bandstand to […]

The Clairmont Agricultural Society kicked-off its holiday parade from the Lakeview Seniors Housing and then made its way through town on Saturday, Dec. 14. 

A group of ambitious quilters have made a tremendous act of giving this holiday season to the residents and staff of Northern Lights Ranch near Hythe.  Joann Rueckert tells the News that earlier this year, local quilter Inez Thompson had the idea that quilts should be gifted to those at the rural group home.   […]