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November 14, 2024
On Friday morning, local leaders and members of the public gathered for National Indigenous Veterans Day at the Veterans Memorial Gardens & Interpretive Centre. The day recognizes and remembers First Nations, Métis, and Inuit soldiers who have fought and lost their lives, and the treatment they faced after returning home. “Northwest Alberta gave up a […]

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November 20, 2024
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City looks at public engagement before entering budget talks

November 14, 2024

Ahead of budget deliberations commencing Nov. 13, City of Grande Prairie council will be considering residents concerns about where it spends funds in 2025.Residents rated asphalt crack sealing, snow clearing and rapid flashing beacons in crosswalks as their top priorities for city projects.They also consider public safety, indoor recreational facilities, homelessness initiatives as well as […]

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Sexsmith Remembrance Day 2024

November 14, 2024
It was a full house in Sexsmith were more than 400 people attended the Remembrance Day ceremony at the Civic Centre.  The ceremony included cadets standing sentry and participating as a colour guard.  “We're here today to remember all veterans,” said Brain Burkhart, Royal Canadian Legion Branch #60 Sexsmith padre.  Among the people to speak […]

PHOTOS: West County Remembrance Day

November 14, 2024
In Beaverlodge, the Remembrance Day service commenced with a parade set out from the Beaverlodge Elementary School led by a colour guard and members of the Beaverlodge Legion Branch #121 to the Beaverlodge Community Centre. Stan Berry and a few young scouts laid a wreath on behalf of Scouts Canada. Hythe Wembley

Sexsmith's new assistant CAO

November 14, 2024

The Town of Sexsmith has a new Assistant Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) in Alex Wories.Wories stepped into the role three weeks ago. She previously lived in the Sexsmith area from 1995 to 2006, before returning to town in 2016.Previously, Wories had worked in administration in the oil and gas sector, and had worked with the town […]

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Grande Prairie Legion looks open teen space in January

November 14, 2024

Despite being flooded out this summer, renovations continue under Grande Prairie Legion Branch #54 to open a new space for local youths in the branch’s basement.Legion president Dean Langton said he anticipated renovations to be completed by mid-December, with the space to open for youths in January.“There really isn’t any place in town anymore for […]

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Keeping it REAL for Family Violence Prevention Month

November 7, 2024

With the start of Family Violence Prevention Month, IMPACT Grande Prairie is asking residents to Keep it REAL when it comes to supporting survivors.As part of an Alberta-wide program, Keep it REAL teaches four simple ways to support someone experiencing family abuse:Recognize when something seems offEmpathize with the person’s thoughts and feelingsAsk questions to get […]

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