Four-year-old's stargazing dreams take flight with new telescope

After selling snacks outside her house for weeks at her 'Space Station Snacks,' Isabella Lauzon is over the moon, quite literally, after finally receiving her telescope, thanks to the support of her community.

She looked out of her telescope for the first time a couple of nights ago, and she was so excited to see the moon.

Her mother, Haley Lauzon, reflected on the overwhelming support they received.

Carnie's Comments - Throwback Thursday

 

Carnie's Comments

 

It's Throwback Thursday - just a minute to remember the good ol' days.

I often think of my late father, George, at this time of year.

Mid-September meant it was time for him to put away the golf clubs and the spikes and shine up the shotgun and the boots for hunting season. 

We'd pack a lunch and head out to the country, looking for ducks and geese, partridge and prairie chicken.

So long summer - Spray park closes this weekend

With the fall season just days away, the SLS Centre has announced the spray park is closing this weekend for the season.

"Sunday, September 22 is the final day to splash around before we close for the winter," reads a post on the SLS Centre's Facebook page. "Winterization starts Monday, September 23, so don't miss your last chance to soak up some fun."

The spray park returned this July after major repairs were required to the area. 

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Broncos Car Bingo on Friday, one of the pre-festivities to the regular season opener

There’s still time to get in one more car bingo before the snow flies.  

Head to the Uniplex parking lot on Friday night for the Humboldt Broncos Car Bingo. The gate opens at 5:30 pm with the games starting at 6:15 sharp.  

The first 100 people out will receive a ticket to the home opener game on Saturday night against the Notre Dame Hounds. The 2024/2025 Bronco squad will be on hand for a meet and greet leading up to their big opening night of the regular season.  

Cram a cruiser returns this weekend

Instead of filling the backseats with suspects, The Grande Prairie RCMP will be cramming their cruisers with donations of non-perishable food items and essentials in support of the Grande Prairie Salvation Army.

Detachment officers and staff will be present Saturday and Sunday September 21/22 at the Save-On-Foods (10819 106 Avenue, Grande Prairie) from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Showdown FINALE - Heartland VS Sunset

It all comes down to this.

HEARTLAND VS SUNSET

In just 24-hours will will have a 2024 champion.

Twelve neighbourhoods have been whittled down to two. They are battling not only get bragging rights for the entire year but also win an amazing neighbourhood party in their community on September 27, 2024.

The party will feature food trucks, prizes and a special performance from Cochrane's own Noel Johnson!

The Property Brokers Open: Celebrating Real Estate & Community On Saturday

This Saturday from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM, The Property Brokers are hosting their first-ever Property Brokers Open—an exciting multi-home open house event across Winkler and Morden. Tim Friesen and Wes Harder of The Property Brokers invite the public to explore nine homes while enjoying a fun afternoon filled with prizes, giveaways, and community spirit.

'Lucky to be alive': GoFundMe organizer shares on teen's ongoing recovery from harrowing accident

A 17-year-old is in recovery after sustaining serious injuries from a motor vehicle accident on August 18th.

Michelle Schlacter is originally from Weyburn. She is the first-born daughter of Toni Schlacter and Brad Johnson, who also have twin 12-year-old girls, Tori and Serena. The family now lives in Bulyea, north of Regina.

Family friend Gina McKerricher said Michelle had been traveling with her boyfriend Kayne and their friend Woody on a grid road in foggy, wet conditions when their vehicle ended up heading toward the ditch.