Sports heroes are often thought of as the athletes themselves but sometimes, the people in the background supporting them and their sport make a huge difference. One such person - Grande Prairie's own Leigh Goldie - is being recognized by the Volleyball Alberta Hall of Fame for his years of dedication to the sport. “Goldie’s […]
Though evacuees have returned to their homes, the Kiskatinaw River remains out of control as of press time. Residents in the area north of Twp Rd 710 to 740, east of the provincial border to Rge Rd 132, returned to their property June 13. As of press time, an evacuation alert for that area remains […]
Nine days of hard work and planning on a La Glace farm last summer will take to the screen this month. Tough Love, the first feature-length film written, directed, and produced by Slave Lake filmmaker Sonja Jarrett, will see its premiere at the Douglas J. Cardinal Performing Arts Theatre on June 18. Jarrett told the […]
With summer around the corner, the crew at Camp Tamarack are preparing for a busy season. Camp Tamarack director Ken Belke said 2024 was a huge year for the campground. “Our growth was huge, and it continued to build,” he said. “Our school program just took off, we had schools participating from all over the […]
This weekend promises to be a hotbed of summer fun in the South Peace, with Beaverlodge and Sexsmith hosting their annual summer celebrations. This year in Sexsmith, the fun gets a headstart for its annual Chautauqua Day. The new Warm Up Party on Main Street Friday night will set the tone for the day ahead, […]
