After just two weeks on the market, the Clairmont Arena has been officially sold.Clairmont and District Agricultural Society president Cindy Trudel said the building was listed for sale as of April 25, with the offer brought forward from realtor John Rudyk on May 8.Trudel said she could not disclose the identity of the buyer until […]
Grande Prairie’s latest theatre group is helping create the next generation of local thespians.Grande Prairie Children’s Theatre (GPCT) has become a hit on and off the stage as it continues to expand after only a couple of years in the community. “I've always wanted to do the children's theatre,” said Nikki Fournier, GPCT founder and director.Nikki […]
Sexsmith Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) have brought in some young blood to represent local youths.On May 5, Town of Sexsmith council approved the appointment of Grade 6 student Jude Potter to the position of FCSS board member.FCSS director Naomi Robinson said FCSS has been offering a youth board member position for the past […]
Seeding season is projected to be 80 to 90 per cent complete across the South Peace by the end of the week but farmers are still hoping to see spring showers.County of Grande Prairie Assistant Agricultural Fieldman Tracelle Hinze said seeding is in full swing across the region. She told the News in a May […]
Shovels are expected to hit the ground within weeks on Mountview Health Complex, a $120 million replacement for the aging Beaverlodge Municipal Hospital.A development permit was issued May 12 to Rockliff Pierzchajlo Kroman Architects Ltd. of Edmonton.“It’s a whole different world when all of a sudden you start to make progress,” Beaverlodge Mayor Gary Rycroft […]
