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A weekend of remembrance brings S. Korean dignitaries to the Peace Region 

May 30, 2024

To commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Normandy and D-Day, the Veterans Memorial Gardens and Interpretive Centre is hosting a ceremony on June 8.  On June 6, 1944, more than 150,000 troops invaded Normandy, which ultimately marked the beginning of the end of the Second World War.  “We have 45 regional killed-in-action soldiers […]

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Protestors gather in GP against UCP policies

May 30, 2024

Protestors across the province gathered to protest United Conservative Party (UCP) policies, and what they say there is a lack of accountability and transparency from the provincial government.  In Grande Prairie, about 60 protestors lined 98 St. outside city hall on Saturday.  “I'm really frustrated that the UCP government isn't listening to people's input, feedback, […]

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Local initiative to attract workers to Grande Prairie region

May 30, 2024

A local municipal partnership is focusing on attracting workers to the Grande Prairie region.  The City of Grande Prairie, County of Grande Prairie, Municipal District of Greenview, Grande Prairie & District Chamber of Commerce and Northwestern Polytechnic (NWP) are partnering to create a multi-year marketing strategy called Work NW Alberta. “The (county) team is working […]

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PHOTOS: Sexsmith class of 2024 grand march

May 30, 2024
The graduates of Sexsmith Secondary School paraded down the historic downtown on Saturday. The town cheered on its 98 graduates as they walked and then showed off their wheels for a second round. Peace Wapiti Public School Division has about 420 students graduating this year.

South Peace Regional Archives opens its doors again

May 30, 2024

The South Peace Regional Archives (SPRA) is again open for business in its new home in Centre 2000. A May 22 ceremony marked the undertaking, that cost $1.1 million in moving fees and renovations, said SPRA executive director Ellyn Vandekerkhove. “We’re really grateful for the space we had at the museum, but it was very […]

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