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Some Sexsmith kids who want to play soccer this spring may be turned away if more coaches aren’t found. Sexsmith Minor Soccer president Virginia Purnell told the News about 120 youth have signed up but with only five coaches so far, making up teams from a wide range of ages won’t make much sense. “We have (children) […]

The Sexsmith Skating Club’s Starstruck ice show showcased over 60 skaters performing a variety of Vegas-inspired acts on ice on Sunday. 

Jason Schilling was re-elected as the president of the Alberta Teachers’ Association (ATA) last week, just ahead of Grande Prairie teacher Peter Mackay. Schilling received 5,619 votes and MacKay 5,263; another Grande Prairie resident - Donovan Eckstrom - received 663 votes.This will be Schilling’s fourth term. Jason Schilling (Photo Supplied)Teachers from across the province cast online ballots […]

Nearly 60 people were honoured at this year’s County of Grande Prairie Regional Fire Service and Enforcement’s 2024 graduation and service award ceremony March 14. Fifty-nine members were recognized for their years of service, outstanding contributions, and career milestones, and three Fire Services graduates celebrated completion of their training.   Families, community members, county councillors and staff joined in recognizing the graduates as they took their official oath, administered by […]

After 44 years the self-described man of many hats - mayor, actor, producer, manager, lawyer - has decided to retire. Wayne Ayling says after many years of “28 hours a day, 8 days a week” it’s his time to retire from the Grande Prairie Live Theatre (GPLT). He’s left a long trail of imprints across a wide […]