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The Town of Beaverlodge has contracted bylaw enforcement services with the County of Grande Prairie for 20 hours a month, commencing July 1 and ending Dec. 31.  The six-month contract is $14,400, said Town of Beaverlodge Chief Administrative Officer Jeff Johnston. Council decided to cease its peace officer program June 28; its peace officer was […]

Canada Day celebrations kicked off in the South Peace with a pancake breakfast in Wembley, a parade in Valhalla Centre, and a parade and festivities in the city. Wembley Valhalla Centre City of Grande Prairie

The Rio Grande Rodeo returned over the weekend and marked its 108 years of operation. Muddy grounds didn’t stop many competitors from trying their best in a variety of events. Some chuckwagon events were cancelled due to the muddy conditions. 

It’s not all crickets at city hall while council continues its search for a future location for a new pitch.  Last Tuesday, the Public and Protective Services committee moved the conversation about a new home for cricket to a Committee of the Whole meeting. “Cricket has been thriving in Grande Prairie,” said Digvijai Parmar, Grande […]

Students celebrated the beginning of summer break and end of the school year with a water fight on June 26. Some of Wembley’s young residents were ready with water balloons with their teachers names on them. The Wembley Fire Department ensured no one was dry after a splash with their hoses.