Some people may have noticed new artwork in the downtown Grande Prairie businesses over the last few weeks. The Art Unity Collective, a pilot project from the Just Enough Supports Program and the Housing First Program, is displaying 23 pieces from five artists in downtown businesses. Artists from the Art Unity Collective have their works […]
The La Glace and District Agricultural Society is seeking land to use to grow some support for the Regional Recreation Centre. Land donated to the society will be used for the Growing Our Community initiative. Through the initiative, crops are grown on land loaned to the ag society, with proceeds from the harvest going on […]
Squealing on pigs can bring home some bacon in Saddle Hills County and the MD of Greenview. The MD and the county have partnered with Woodlands County and Yellowhead County to have wild boar sightings submitted for a chance to win a Cabela’s gift card worth $1,500. Greenview agricultural services co-ordinator Sheila Kaus told the […]
Northwestern Polytechnic will begin offering an Agriculture Operations diploma in November. The two-year program is geared toward anyone looking to start working in the agricultural sector. “I definitely think people who grew up on a farm and want a bit more dedicated learning on things like GPS, drones and pesticide application all of those things, […]
Some of the country’s best youth hockey players will compete in the National Aboriginal Hockey Championship in Grande Prairie from May 5 to 11. About 350 athletes, 100 coaches and officials, and dignitaries are expected to come to the city. “It's going to be a blend of sport and culture,” said Chenoa Esau, city recreation […]