Local artist Aretha Laverne shared her creative process and how she connects with her community via the Travelling Exhibition Program Northwest (TREX NW) last week. Laverne’s artwork exhibit opened Thursday (Feb. 22) at the Art Gallery of Grande Prairie’s (AGGP) in recognition of Black History Month. Her work is being displayed on the TREX wall outside of […]
The Town of Sexsmith will close down Main Street this September for a new fall event.The town’s first-ever chili cookoff is a go following council’s approval of the event on Feb. 20.Don’t be Chy Boutique owners Darryl and Chyanne Smith are spearheading the red-hot cooking competition, having presented the pitch for the cookoff to council.“We […]
The Grande Prairie Police Service (GPPS) is actively recruiting experienced officers and recruits to join its ranks.GPPS is seeking experienced officers with a minimum of 18 months of experience and offering them a $25,000 transitional allowance. Recruits will have a starting salary of $76,854."Our vision is clear, our dedication to service is unwavering, and we […]
The South Peace home of prickly pear cacti and sandstone cliffs has been declared a provincial park.The province declared Kleskun Hills Natural Area a provincial park in January. The move saw 2,700 acres, about 1,100 hectares, declared a park, not including the Kleskun Hill Campground.“It’s a real special area,” said Minister of Forestry and Parks […]
The Grande Prairie Palliative Care Society (GPPCS) is recruiting pets for their pet visitation program. Dogs, cats, rabbits, hamsters and their owners are all needed as volunteers for the society’s pet visitation program.“The visitor who owns the animal can also be like a friendly visitor to the patients,” said Kristen Yaceyko, GPPCS director. The GPPCS has been […]