“Dedication, determination, and a love for the sport” is behind a local figure skater’s role in landing this country’s first-ever gold medal at the 2024 Winter Youth Olympics.“I was shocked at first and then I thought this is pretty cool that we just won Canada’s first gold medal at the games,” Kole Sauve told the […]
A little shop in the west end of Grande Prairie has become a gathering place for men to socialize, create friendships and share skills.The Men’s Shed is a place for men to grab a coffee and cookies, work on projects in the shop, or socialize and play games. “The Men's Shed is an opportunity for guys […]
The Champions of the Grande Prairie Public Library are looking for artists of all skill levels to help with its Tiny Art Show and Auction. The canvases – just 10x10 cm (4x4 in) - are being given out to artists at the library to create pieces to be auctioned off as a fundraiser for the Grande […]
Local canines proved to be top dogs during a recent sledding competition.Three dog sled teams from Elevation Sled Dogs Adventures competed in Yukon Quest 2024, a sledding competition that saw three races held simultaneously on Feb. 3.Aaron Peck of Elevation, a Grande Prairie-based dog sled tour business, said all three local teams raced well.The Canadian […]
The Beaverlodge Elks made a move to help move with the times last week.The club has vacated its home of the past three decades in the basement of the Beaverlodge Community Centre.The Elks held its first meeting in the Lossing Centre, or the Beaverlodge & District Senior Citizen's Association, on Feb. 7. It’s a move […]