It has been known by many names over the years, but no matter what the masthead has said, or who has been in charge, the mission of the local newspaper remains the same — attend and report on the local happenings of a community for the people who live there. That’s what Trevor Harris had […]
The City of Grande Prairie is once again investigating a “suspected release” into the Bear River after a “visible sheen” was reported Sept. 6. “Transportation staff have installed sorbent boom sets at several locations to help contain and capture the released product, including at Outfall 3 near the Grande Prairie Regional Hospital site, near Rotary […]
Despite efforts to the contrary, the Beaverlodge Skating Club has officially ceased operations after being inactive since 2022. The club, which offered figure skating to youths from three years old to Grade 12 for over 50 years, held a meeting Sept. 2 to disperse assets and funds of the club. In its last year of […]
More than 240 walkers, runners, racers and riders came down to Muskoseepi Park last year for the Terry Fox Run, and officials are hoping for an even bigger turnout this September. The Grande Prairie Terry Fox Run is set to start at 11 a.m. on Sept. 20, featuring a five km route starting at the […]
The second annual Grande Prairie Renaissance Faire, hosted by the Lore & Legends Guild, a local non-profit organization, took place last weekend in Muskoseepi Park. The festival saw 55 market vendors join, up from last year’s 32, and saw performances from ceilidh dancing, RRebel Circus aerialists, and sword fighting demonstrations from the Society for Creative […]