Grande Prairie local Peter Kim is going to Florida to help those affected by Hurricane Milton. The Grande Prairie Salvation Army Captain and 15 others from Salvation Army Canada are answering the call as the United States chapter requests additional aid. “I was maybe on the top 10 list of people to go because of […]
These first months on the town council have been “eye-opening,” according to one of Beaverlodge’s new councillors. “As you go, you grow and understand there’s a whole different scope to the town,” said Tyke Longmore. Initially campaigning with the priority to see roads repaired, Longmore said that one of his biggest priorities as councillor is […]
With the detailed design complete, construction well in hand and major procurement underway, Beaverlodge residents were briefed on the progress of the replacement for its hospital Tuesday night. “Currently we are pouring concrete on Mountview Health Complex site and expect to start erecting steel in February,” Beaverlodge Chief Administrative Officer Jeff Johnston told the News. […]
The County of Grande Prairie has deferred a request from the West Peace Medical Centre (WPMC) in Beaverlodge for financial operating assistance. In the funding request form, the clinic asks for about $40,000 a month. At its regular meeting of council Jan. 12, council deferred the clinic’s request to a future council meeting following the […]
A stitch in time may save nine, but 30 years of stitching in the Silver Valley area have helped hundreds. For three days a month, the Savanna Creations club gathers at the Fourth Creek Hall to make quilted creations to help those across the Peace region. Since 2019, more than 1,530 handmade quilts have been […]
The Beaverlodge community bus is expected to hit the road more often since expanding its operations to Hythe residents last month. Town of Beaverlodge Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) co-ordinator Reanna Stockman said the bus has been operating for five years, offering two weekly trips to Grande Prairie. As of Dec. 1, the bus […]
Dr. Saraubh Parmar is closing his practice at the West Peace Medical Centre (WPMC) on Feb. 20. Parmar, who has been practicing in Beaverlodge since 2023, made the announcement in December. He said he plans to move to B.C. “It has been an honour and a privilege to serve you and our community over the […]
More than $3 million has been approved in grants for local community groups and organizations in the County of Grande Prairie 2026 interim budget. Approximately $1,940,377 of the total will be allocated to Community Assistance Grants, with $1,092,416 awarded to Capital Community Projects. “Our communities thrive because of the dedication and hard work of local […]
