Category Archives: Newsletter Daily

Grande Prairie welcomes athletes for Alberta Winter Games this weekend
The 2024 edition of the Alberta Winter Games kicks off Friday evening in Grande Prairie with opening ceremonies taking place at Bonnetts Energy Centre. The city is expecting over 2,500 youth athletes,...
Feb 16, 2024

West Fraser reports fourth-quarter loss, OSB still strong
West Fraser Timber is reporting a fourth-quarter loss of $153 million.Total sales were $1.514 billion.The company says in a news release that demand for North American lumber stayed weak during this t...
Feb 16, 2024

New Principal and Vice Principals announced for St. Andrew's
The Holy Family Catholic Regional Division has announced a new principal at St. Andrew's School.Matthew Morrisey will be taking the reigns at the High Prairie school, after starting the year as Vice P...
Feb 16, 2024

Aquatera Skating Oval open to the public all weekend
The Peace Wapiti Speed Skating Club is inviting the public to the Aquatera Community Skating Oval this weekend. Normally, the lights are on Monday, Wednesday and Friday nights from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. bu...
Feb 16, 2024

Storm celebrates a pair of players
The Grande Prairie Storm is celebrating the accomplishments of a pair of players. 2003-born, Matthew Strilets was named AJHL Defensive Player of the Week, after putting up five points over the last th...
Feb 16, 2024

Sexsmith advances in NWJHL playoffs, NPHL playoffs resume Thursday
Sexsmith has advanced to the next round of the Northwest Junior Hockey League playoffs. The Vipers won 3-2 in Fairview Wednesday night to complete a sweep of the best-of-three play-in series. Sexsmith...
Feb 15, 2024

Town of Grimshaw council redirects Pond Hockey donation to Gala event
Town of Grimshaw Council is reacting to the cancellation of the 2024 Alberta Pond Hockey Championships.At their Wednesday, February 19, meeting, Council voted that the $5,000 donation made to the even...
Feb 15, 2024

Alberta RCMP ask motorists to drive safe this Family Day Long weekend
Over the Family Day long weekend, Alberta RCMP are expecting to see increased traffic and are asking motorists to drive safely. Alberta RCMP Traffic Inspector Chris Romanchych says ina news release fr...
Feb 15, 2024

Local residents and organizations recognized with 2024 Passionate Heart Awards
Family and Community Support Services is recognizing the recipients of the 2024 Passionate Heart Awards.Six individuals and three organizations were honoured for their contribution to local social ser...
Feb 15, 2024

Growing the North Conference returns Feb. 20-22
The largest economic development conference in northern Alberta returns next week.Growing the North will be celebrating its 15th anniversary, organized by the Grande Prairie & District Chamber of ...
Feb 15, 2024