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Some fear it. Some love it. Some simply don’t believe it. Whatever your stance may be, the Ouija board has been a staple of Halloween get-togethers, seances, and ghost stories of all kinds since the 19th century. For years, people have sought the Ouija’s wisdom to speak to the spirits of the dead, to prognosticate […]

Wembley Coun. Anna Underwood received recognition for her dedication to the community with an Award of Excellence from Alberta Municipalities (ABmunis) Sept. 24.  “I was very surprised, but I was also honoured,” Underwood said. “To be recognized for anything you do is a wonderful honour,” she said. “I’m really proud that someone from a little […]

Grande Prairie’s downtown was flooded with trick or treaters during the Halloween Spooktacular on Saturday. The event by the city and Downtown Association had local businesses on 100 Ave. handing out candy while at Bonnetts Energy Centre there was a free lunch and activities.

The annual Ghost Walk took place at the McNaught Homestead on Oct. 19, 25 and 26. Guests young and old could brave the trails and see all manner of ghoulish sights along the path before returning to the homestead and warming up with a cup of hot chocolate around the bonfire.

The Philip J. Currie Dinosaur Museum (PJCDM) will receive $250,000 to support the future display of the museum's most significant find.  The funds will come from Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan), a federal government department meant to support business, innovation and community economic development in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. Paleontologists from the museum recently unearthed […]