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National Aboriginal Hockey Championships opening ceremony

May 9, 2024
The National Aboriginal Hockey Championship brought the region over 350 athletes and officials. "This elite sporting event marks a significant milestone as it lands in Alberta for the first time in its history,” said City of Grande Prairie Mayor Jackie Clayton. Hythe Regional School’s Grade 3 Cree Language students performed a hello song and the […]

NWP and U of A formalize agreement to train local physicians

May 2, 2024
Another step forward in ensuring better healthcare for northern Alberta was made in Grande Prairie on Friday, April 26.  The University of Alberta (U of A) and Northwestern Polytechnic (NWP) signed a Memorandum of Understanding, formally uniting the institutions to bring physician training to Grande Prairie. “I refer to it as a transformational in both […]

Beading among courses to be offered by Peace Wapiti schools

May 2, 2024

The Peace Wapiti Public School Division (PWPSD) is now offering nine new locally developed courses to its high school students. The courses include options such as developmental psychology, journalism, introduction to artificial intelligence, and speech and debate.“The courses have to be approved by Alberta Education, and also approved by the school board for the division that’s […]

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NWP program focuses on farming locally

May 2, 2024

Northwestern Polytechnic will begin offering an Agriculture Operations diploma in November.The two-year program is geared toward anyone looking to start working in the agricultural sector.  “I definitely think people who grew up on a farm and want a bit more dedicated learning on things like GPS, drones and pesticide application all of those things, but also […]

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350 athletes coming to GP for National Aboriginal Hockey Championship

May 2, 2024

Some of the country’s best youth hockey players will compete in the National Aboriginal Hockey Championship in Grande Prairie from May 5 to 11. About 350 athletes, 100 coaches and officials, and dignitaries are expected to come to the city. “It's going to be a blend of sport and culture,” said Chenoa Esau, city recreation and sport […]

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Local food banks struggling; collaboration may be the answers 

April 25, 2024

A recent report suggests local food banks and government need to collaborate to help reduce poverty and food insecurity in Grande Prairie. City administration presented the report to the Public and Protective Services Committee on April 16, outlining the services being provided by local organizations and their challenges.“Looking ahead, ongoing collaboration and innovative initiatives will remain […]

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Cheers for volunteers! The South Peace celebrates National Volunteer Week

April 25, 2024

Events were hosted across the South Peace from April 14 to 20 in recognition of National Volunteer Week.Both the Saskatoon Mountain 4-H Multi Club and the Saskatoon Lake Agricultural Society received appreciation packages from County of Grande Prairie as recognition through the It Takes a Volunteer program during a barbecue dinner on April 13. (Photo […]

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PWPSD working toward new high school 

April 18, 2024

Peace Wapiti Public School Division (PWPSD) says it will continue work toward a new high school north of Grande Prairie even though funds were not included in this spring’s provincial budget. PWPSD was awarded funding for planning the new facility in 2023 but design funding was not included in the current budget.The division said enrollment projections […]

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Grande Prairie trained doctors coming soon

April 18, 2024

The province is putting $224.8 million into physician training at Northwestern Polytechnic (NWP) and the University of Lethbridge. Operating expenses will receive $55.6 million; $126 million is tagged for physician training expansion. Just over $43 million in capital funding will go to a training facility at the University of Lethbridge. “Anything that we can do to have […]

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Beaverlodge fire department makes shift to county service

April 18, 2024

The Beaverlodge Fire Department has transitioned to a regional model under the umbrella of the County of Grande Prairie Regional Fire Services.“Instead of each town having their own fire chief and their own deputy chief, we’ve built a regional model,” said county district fire chief Matt Smith.“The Town of Beaverlodge and the council is still […]

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