County of Grande Prairie regional fire service chief Trevor Grant said the county had another busy wildfire season this year, with the number of calls increasing from 2023. The fire season started early following a dry winter and spring; in addition, Grant said the service saw an increase in holdover fires from winter burning. “We […]
While still early in its construction, Beaverlodge Mayor Gary Rycroft is glad to see the facility that will replace the 70-year-old Beaverlodge Municipal Hospital is ahead of schedule. “We're a little bit ahead of schedule and things are progressing really well,” Rycroft told the News last week. “I think they're going to be pouring concrete […]
Virtual MD, delivered through Primary Care Alberta, has surpassed 150,000 referrals since 2022 and is expanding to further support Albertans accessing care through Health Link 811. Health Link 811 callers are assessed by registered nurses or clinical staff and referred to the Virtual MD program when follow-up assessment and care are required. The program includes […]
Experts weighed in on the latest in bee science at the Beaverlodge Research Farm on June 26 during the 70th annual Beekeepers’ Field Day. Since 1954, the event, hosted by the research farm, has drawn out both professional apiculturists and hobbyist beekeepers for demonstrations of beekeeping techniques and to learn more about current trends and […]
Canada Day celebrations will bring the return of some familiar summer celebrations throughout the South Peace. The fun is set to start in Wembley, where the fire department will host its annual pancake breakfast. Lieutenant Kyle Hudson said the crew will be serving up breakfast at 10 a.m. while also hosting summer fun throughout the […]
Alberta is moving towards a dual practice health model starting in September, which means some specialists will be able to perform surgeries outside the public system. Minister of Hospital and Surgical Health Services Adriana LaGrange made the announcement June 18 saying the move will improve access, expand care options for patients, and attract and retain […]
Beaverlodge council moved to approve $200,000 to fund roof repairs at the community centre. Chief Administrative Officer Jeff Johnston said the town moved to expedite the funding after an assessment was made on the roof of the facility in May by Topside Consulting Ltd. “The focus was to evaluate the recreation roof, because we had […]
