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A local filmmaker’s documentary on Peace Country artist Bibi Clement will be shown in a unique outdoor screening outside the Art Gallery of Grande Prairie Sept. 5. The Path of Ashes is a documentary by local filmmakers David McGregor and Forrest McGregor who, over about two years, documented artist Bibi Clement in her element creating […]

The Beaverlodge Public Library hosted a Puppy Parade event on Friday.  The Puppy Parade included a grande entry of local canines and an obstacle course was attempted by the brave pups. The course included a “ring of fire”, “leap of faith” and a “puppy car wash.” Balloon animals and face painting were also available for […]

The County of Grande Prairie Fire Service honoured its top dog at the La Glace Fire Station #1 on Aug. 14. Casey is a Dalmatian based out of La Glace and has been serving as a therapy dog for the fire service for more than a year. “Casey will be a powerful ambassador for fire […]

The Town of Sexsmith will draft a letter of support for the Maskwa Medical Centre and are set for further discussions during budget deliberations this fall.Maskwa Medical Centre chairman Ken Drysdale came to Sexsmith town council Aug. 12 with a simple request that the town support the project in any way it can.Construction on the […]

The Town of Sexsmith will be applying for about $1.3 million to build 33 new housing units over the next three years. Sexsmith council decided Aug. 12 to apply for the federal government’s Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF) after a second round opened to applicants who were unsuccessful in the first round. “We know that houses […]