Experts weighed in on the latest in bee science at the Beaverlodge Research Farm on June 26 during the 70th annual Beekeepers’ Field Day. Since 1954, the event, hosted by the research farm, has drawn out both professional apiculturists and hobbyist beekeepers for demonstrations of beekeeping techniques and to learn more about current trends and […]
Dimsdale-area residents are anxiously awaiting a decision from the Land and Property Rights Tribunal (LPRT) on a controversial proposed tourism operation. The decision, expected to come by July 11, is on the development of Northern Roots Lodge, a $4 million tourism lodge with event hall and 12 two-bedroom cabins about .7 km north of the […]
Two rulings released last week by the Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) found that four Grande Prairie RCMP officers acted reasonably in one case, while a Valleyview RCMP officer was arrested and charged in another. ASIRT’s mandate is to investigate police officers in Alberta who may have caused serious injuries or death or are […]
An alleged sexual predator who police say targeted girls as young as 12 was scheduled to be back in court July 2 after he was remanded into custody and released on conditions twice since April. Grande Prairie RCMP Superintendent Mark MacDougald was joined by other members of the detachment, along with counterparts from the Grande […]