Work on the new Blueberry Mountain Fire Hall continues, marking the fourth fire hall replaced in Saddle Hills County since 2015. County Manager of Protective Services Brice Daly said the new fire hall will increase the space from the current 50-year old two-bay building approximately nine x18 metres. “It’s quite tiny, and we’re out of […]
Grande Prairie Live Theatre (GPLT) has chills, and they’re multiplying. Grease the Musical is setting up to debut next month at the Douglas J. Cardinal Performing Arts Centre and will feature 26 cast members and an eight-piece band in a jukebox-styled set. For director Jennifer Robertson, it represents coming full circle on her theatrical career. […]
Wembley residents are looking forward to a new bike park this fall. The $190,000 bike park, featuring slopes for riders of all skill levels, will be constructed by the football field. “We’re just looking at upgrading the town centre sports field,” said the town’s Community Services Director Christina Ketchum. “We have a lot of programs […]
A newcomer to Beaverlodge thinks there’s a gap in service for youth and wants to do something about it. Tammi-Jeanne MacLeod moved to Beaverlodge in December after her partner landed a job in the area. Having managed a group home for high-risk youth in Fort St. John, MacLeod wanted to carve out a space in […]
The MD of Spirit River is hoping it can walk back another Agriculture Financial Services (AFSC) decision that sees its office open only one day a week. It’s worked before. Four years ago, the News reported AFSC intended to close this AFSC office with a staff of one in May 2021. After pressure on the […]