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A large sign above the door reads “Everyone Welcome” on the new home of the Army, Navy, and Air Force Veterans in Canada (ANAVETS) in Grande Prairie.  Unit 389 in Grande Prairie has operated since 1985, and hopes the new building will become a gathering place. “This is not only a veterans club, we are […]

The South Peace is getting things growing across municipal community gardens. Planting at the Sexsmith Community Garden next to the historic Northern Alberta Railway Station happened this week, a timeline in keeping with those in Beaverlodge, Wembley and Clairmont. “Our garden season is going to look similar to the last few,” said Sexsmith Wellness Co-ordinator […]

The Maskwa Medical Center broke ground outside the Grande Prairie Regional Hospital on Tuesday. The centre hopes to change the medical landscape in the region by offering a mayo-style clinic with a 10-day turnaround treatment plan for patients. “There's only one way you can feel about today, and that's great,” said Ken Drysdale, Maskwa Medical […]

Lead was found in the HVAC system of the Grande Prairie Provincial Building, which has led to the temporary relocation of the Grande Prairie Public Health Clinic to the Queen Elizabeth II (QEII) Ambulatory Care Centre. Alberta Health Services (AHS) said the clinic was temporarily closed on April 30 “due to indoor air quality issues.” […]

After just two weeks on the market, the Clairmont Arena has been officially sold. Clairmont and District Agricultural Society president Cindy Trudel said the building was listed for sale as of April 25, with the offer brought forward from realtor John Rudyk on May 8. Trudel said she could not disclose the identity of the […]