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A La Glace area farming co-operative is doing its part to end world hunger, one crop at a time.  The Bear Lake Growing Project (BLGP) was struck more than a decade ago by Gary and Jeanette Beyer who, after years of farming, felt they had a role in helping the less fortunate.  Soon, the co-op […]

If you’re looking for a service to attend near you this holiday season, there are plenty of options to choose from. Here is a list of South Peace churches offering services this Christmas season. Dec. 21 Hythe Alliance Community Fellowship Church10:30 a.m.A good old-fashioned Christmas hymn sing. Beaverlodge Blue Christmas Service7 p.m.Nondenominational service at Beaverlodge […]

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The weather outside was frightful, but the Christmas fun at the Very Merry Wembley Christmas event on Thursday was so delightful! Kids of all ages got to come down to the FluidPro Arena & Recreation Centre for an evening of holiday treats and crafts, including cookie decoration, ornament making, and a Santa letter-writing station. Even […]

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The Grande Prairie Royal Canadian Legion Branch #54 says at least 13 of its poppy bins have been stolen by an individual claiming to be a volunteer.  The Legion became aware of the missing poppy boxes just after Remembrance Day, when volunteers were out collecting them.  “I'm a veteran, and I'm just pissed off about […]

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Free support and resources for those living with cancer and their caregivers are now available in the Grande Prairie region.  Wellspring Alberta launched in-person services last week and is beginning programming with Cancer Connect, a space where people on the same journey can connect and find support.  “Our goal is to make sure that no […]

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Local support needed to bring Canadian Reserves back to Grande Prairie, says local

A Grande Prairie local is seeking the support of local municipalities and Legions to bring the Canadian Military reserves back to the city. In September 2023,  Lt.-Col. Christopher Barr, commanding officer of the Loyal Edmonton Regiment, said the military was looking at Grande Prairie as a possible place to reestablish its primary reserves. “We've had […]

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Remembrance Day Ceremonies in the Peace

Indigenous Veterans Day The day recognizes and remembers First Nations, Métis, and Inuit soldiers who have fought and lost their lives, and the treatment they faced after returning home.  Grande Prairie The outdoor Remembrance Day ceremony in Grande Prairie started with parade down 100 St. To the Cenotaph in Jubilee Park.  The ceremony was hosted […]

We're paying too much for electricity: City

Peace region residents are paying up to five times more for their electricity than fellow Albertans and the City of Grande Prairie is championing efforts to change that.  The city is pushing the province for a review of its electricity distribution regulations, asking for an equalization model that would eliminate the disparity in pricing across […]

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