[6] He practiced in the area for many years and also served at different capacities in the local government at the county and the village levels until 1922, retiring from politics as the mayor of Peace River.

Some annual festivals and events in the Grimshaw area include the following: The Town of Grimshaw has numerous indoor and outdoor recreational facilities within its borders including an outdoor swimming pool, an arena, a curling rink, a family fitness centre, 6 Ball Diamonds, SK8 "N" Bike Park, an R.V.

The history of the communities along the Mackenzie Highway is reflected by interpretive signs situated along the walking path.

The Tom Baldwin Memorial Arboretum provides an educational component to visitors and the local schools to learn about the different species of trees in the area forests.

Grimshaw is served weekly by the Mile Zero News[22] and bi-weekly by alternative newspaper The Vault Magazine.

[23] Grimshaw is within the federal electoral district of Peace River—Westlock, and is represented in the House of Commons by Arnold Viersen of the Conservative Party of Canada.

Provincially, Grimshaw is within the electoral district of Peace River and is represented in the Legislative Assembly by Dan Williams of the United Conservative Party.