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For generations, the Hawkes-Johnson family has farmed in the Teepee Creek area.Today, three generations farm and raise cattle on the property, running a cow/calf operation with an average of 250 heads of cattle, in addition to hay land.It’s a big undertaking, and it takes a village, said Sherene Hawkes.“They always say it takes a village […]

While he may not be as ancient as some of the critters on display, one local reptile has become a star attraction at the Philip J. Currie Dinosaur Museum. On Saturday, the museum held a celebration (or shell-a-bration) to mark the one-year anniversary of the adoption of Mack, an African spurred tortoise. In his year […]

The County of Grande Prairie is fronting expenses for approved ratepayers while they wait for relief from the Alberta Disaster Recovery Program (DRP) for the Dunes West wildfire.According to County of Grande Prairie Transportation and Utilities General Manager Ryan Konowalyk, approximately five submissions out of the 42 that have been submitted to DRP have been […]

The Grande Prairie Police Service (GPPS) is set to begin training its first officers as it looks to deploy them into the community this year.GPPS is working towards becoming the police of jurisdiction in the city as it follows its five-year plan to replace the RCMP. “Our training, whether it's experienced officers or the new recruits, […]

Volunteers are needed before a Scouts Canada group can be organized for the first time in over 20 years in Beaverlodge.Laura Gray has been spearheading the initiative to start up a local Scouts group in the community, reaching out and speaking with previous leaders for guidance.With all the pieces in place, Gray said she hoped […]