And with the rains came the Forever Canadian Unity Bus, nourishing the seeds of unity and sprouting forth signs of red and white from the lawns of those who seek to keep the country intact, just in time for Canada’s 159th birthday. The Forever Canadian Unity Bus made its way through the Peace Country last […]
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 […]
Dimsdale-area residents are anxiously awaiting a decision from the Land and Property Rights Tribunal (LPRT) on a controversial proposed tourism operation. The decision, expected to come by July 11, is on the development of Northern Roots Lodge, a $4 million tourism lodge with event hall and 12 two-bedroom cabins about .7 km north of the […]
Two rulings released last week by the Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) found that four Grande Prairie RCMP officers acted reasonably in one case, while a Valleyview RCMP officer was arrested and charged in another. ASIRT’s mandate is to investigate police officers in Alberta who may have caused serious injuries or death or are […]
An alleged sexual predator who police say targeted girls as young as 12 was scheduled to be back in court July 2 after he was remanded into custody and released on conditions twice since April. Grande Prairie RCMP Superintendent Mark MacDougald was joined by other members of the detachment, along with counterparts from the Grande […]
Hythe historic sites have now been passed into the hands of local organizations as the Hythe Heritage and Historical Society continues its process for dissolution. President Christine Livingstone said the society started the process to disband following a low turnout at its February meeting last year, with the five current members of the organization seeking […]
Horse Lake First Nation has teamed up with the County of Grande Prairie on three different applications to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ (FCM) Green Municipal Fund in 2026. County of Grande Prairie council voted to once again partner with the neighbouring First Nation, located about 75 km from Grande Prairie, at the June 22 […]
