Peace Country Sun
10604-100 Street T8V 2M5 Grande Prairie, AB, Canada

Beavers build two types of structures, dams and lodges. Both are built of sticks and mud but the dams are designed simply to block flowing water to create a pond. Lodges, on the other hand, offer all the features of a safe, year ‘round shelter.

We’ll continue to use the technology that has been developed during the pandemic to reach learners that may not have been able to come to our campuses. We are always looking for more efficient ways to deliver quality programs to learners.

After their near-demise in the 1800s, Wood Buffalo National Park was established to protect one of the last herds of wood bison.

"Most northern forest residents, including the woodland caribou, are well adapted to living in these kinds of conditions."

A partnership between colleges will provide students with opportunities.

One of Canada’s top documentary filmmakers, Nettie Wild, has released a short film titled Roundup, which was shot at the Sunset Prairie corral near Dawson Creek.

"Bohemian waxwings have been arriving for the past month to take advantage of all the berries in and around our towns, cities and farms."

The 2020 Professional Bull Riders Canada Monster Energy Tour Finals have been moved to Alberta from Saskatchewan due to provincial COVID-19 concerns.

Although COVID-19 has cancelled and put a halt to many clubs, 4-H clubs around the province of Alberta were able to continue with their regular scheduled activities with the use of video conferencing.

88% of agricultural businesses are fully open compared with 70% for the economy as a whole.

An $815 million joint investment announced Friday by the provincial and federal governments aims to increase the amount of irrigated land in southern Alberta by more than 200,000 acres, the single largest irrigation expansion in the province's history.

"The survey aims to determine the extent of cover cropping across the Prairies, how and why cover crops are being used, and what research or extension projects farmers would like to see."

"One of the most often seen mammals in our region is the coyote. They may not always be popular, but these adaptable creatures lead a fascinating life."