A new 1,620-square-foot tool hub at Northwestern Polytechnic (NWP) to support the training and development of skilled trades professionals in the north will bear the Ovintiv name after the company’s $500,000 investment there. “The facility will feature a state-of-the-art inventory management system along with a comprehensive selection of training aids, tools, and technology to support […]
The lights are being hung and the town is getting ready for a day of holiday fun and shopping during the annual Christmas Craze next week. The event, organized by the Beaverlodge & District Chamber of Commerce, is set to take place Friday, Dec. 5 for a “magical” day of Christmas celebrations, according to chamber […]
A $3 million fundraising campaign is underway for a full-body MRI machine in the new Dawson Creek and District Hospital. The hospital is expected to open in spring 2027. “Investing in an MRI is vital for our patients,” said Dr. Remi Oyedeji, Dawson Creek and District Hospital chief of staff. “It will save lives, alleviate […]
The Grande Prairie Royal Canadian Legion Branch #54 says at least 13 of its poppy bins have been stolen by an individual claiming to be a volunteer. The Legion became aware of the missing poppy boxes just after Remembrance Day, when volunteers were out collecting them. “I'm a veteran, and I'm just pissed off about […]