The Cool Aid Society’s future remains unknown but if it does not find a funder soon, it may close after serving the community’s youth for 45 years. The society, which provides no-cost after-school and evening programs for children, lost 90 percent of its funding earlier this year after the province changed its funding model to fund […]
Communities across the South Peace are finding new ways to recognize local volunteers in the face of low nominations.Sexsmith Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) director Naomi Robinson told the News that 17 local associations would receive gift baskets recognizing their efforts after the annual Just Desserts Volunteer Appreciation Evening was cancelled.Robinson said only 12 […]
Dirt bikes, superheroes, puppies and imaginary friends are what you may expect from an art show by children. But the Grade 7 and 8 students of St. Catherine Catholic School in Grande Prairie dug deeper into their art and explored why those same things mean so much to them.Somewhere We Still Play explores what it […]
The Sexsmith Wellness Coalition (SWC) is gauging community interest in new sports amenities.Residents have until May 12 to fill a survey asking for input about a disc golf course or a beach volleyball in the community.Sexsmith Wellness Co-ordinator Melody Sample said both of the amenities have been brought up by community residents over the years.Sexsmith […]
The Children's Festival could be returning to Grande Prairie next year. Additionally, the city will also be adding and expanding events, such as a Stompede Pancake Breakfast and enhancing cultural engagement during its Heritage Day event.“During the 2025 budget deliberations, administration conducted a review of the city's event calendar and community feedback to identify potential new […]
Tensions were high at a public information session hosted by the developer of a proposed $5 million tourism operation southwest of the city near the Wapiti River April 22. About 80 residents expressed their frustrations at the meeting at the Dimsdale Hall hosted by Brian Bildson, who is leading the project. Northern Roots Lodge would feature 12 […]
