Closed to the Public

On March 16th, the South Peace Regional Archives closed to the public, amid rising cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) throughout Alberta and the rest of Canada. This closure resulted in Continue Reading →

Soldier Spotlight: Lance Corporal David Burrows

Image: David Burrows, 1940 (SPRA 2005.094.06) Regimental No.: M.104378 Rank: Lance Corporal At the age of 3, David Burrows came to Canada with his parents, Robert and Mary (Pollock), and Continue Reading →

Soldier Spotlight: Nursing Sister Edith Fredette

Image: Group photograph of the Grande Prairie Ladies’ Curling Club posed with rocks and brooms. Edith is second from right in the back row. ca. 1925 (SPRA 032.08.08.0767) Regimental Number: Continue Reading →

from the Vault Friday: Nitehawk Ski Hill Map

Image: SPRA fonds 139 Todays “From the Vault Friday” features a proposed map of the Nitehawk Ski Hill from the Kinsmen Club of Grande Prairie (Fonds 139). The Kinsmen Club Continue Reading →

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