The latest exhibit at the Art Gallery of Grande Prairie (AGGP), Land Breaths: A Treaty 8 Exhibition, explores the signing of Treaty 8 from the perspectives of different indigenous groups and artistic mediums. Jaime Morse, an educator from the National Gallery of Canada, curated the exhibit.Jaime Morse, an educator from the National Gallery of Canada, curated […]
The Coordinated Care Campus (CCC) at the former Stonebridge Hotel is being renamed Cedar Point. The name comes from a committee comprising a city councillor, city staff, a member of the CCC advisory committee and two indigenous representatives. “One of the things that we wanted to talk about or address was connection to the land and natural […]
Dr. Trien Van is closing his practice at Beaverlodge Health & Wellness, leaving about 1,000 patients in search of a new family doctor. Van, who arrived at the clinic in 2016 to replace Dr. David Miller, will close the practice June 27, said clinic manager Becky Isley.Isley said Van is working in the the emergency department […]
The Grande Prairie Airport has received $140,000 from the province to explore renovations that could include adding customs and the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA).The money will fund a Canadian Border Services Agency Facilities Study.“We hope to get some flights to the sunshine spots in the wintertime, like Mexico,” said Grande Prairie Airport CEO Brian […]
Modifications have been made to the Sexsmith baseball diamonds in time for the return of a prospective baseball team.In August of last year, town council moved to upgrade one of the baseball diamonds for a Wheatbelt Baseball League team, with a budget of up to $15,000.Modifications included making the infield deeper to accommodate the 9- […]