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A pioneer promise: Grande Prairie’s Elevation Rock

April 18, 2024

A mysterious figure has joined one of the Peace region’s famous landmarks. East of Grande Prairie along Hwy. 43 has sat a large rock painted in white with text that reads “Elevation 2429 790M.” A grain elevator is depicted beside it.In October, a figure of a person standing next to the locally famous rock appeared. Its […]

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County approves $425,000 for fire service wages

April 18, 2024

County of Grande Prairie council approved $425,000 to have rural fire stations manned around the clock this season.County regional fire service fire chief Trevor Grant said the funding will see firefighters installed at volunteer stations during times of high fire risk.During conditions of a fire ban, temperatures above 20C and winds in excess of 12 […]

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 City grants $50K for upcoming air show

April 18, 2024

The Grande Prairie Regional Airshow is gearing up for its first flight this summer.City council approved a $50,000 large-scale tourism grant to the show, that is also being used as a fundraiser to support the renovations and expansion of the D Company (D Coy) Armouries building.“We've got a fully booked show,” said Bruce Tattrie, Grande […]

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Local committee looks to ensure regions medical future

April 18, 2024

The South Peace Professional Attraction and Retention Committee (SPPARC) is busy ensuring medical professionals consider the Peace a place to practice and live.Kate Potter, SPPARC chair, said the committee has been busy ensuring any nurses or University of Alberta residents coming to the area feel comfortable in the region. “The reality is that people don't choose […]

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Former hospital's future still in the works 

April 18, 2024

The Queen Elizabeth II (QEII) Hospital served the Grande Prairie area for over 36 years until it was relieved of many of its duties as the region’s primary hospital in 2021. The opening of the Grande Prairie Regional Hospital left the QEII open for ambulatory healthcare services including dialysis, community-based rehabilitation services and Mackenzie Place continuing […]

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Latest AGGP exhibit explores Treaty 8

April 11, 2024

The latest exhibit at the Art Gallery of Grande Prairie (AGGP), Land Breaths: A Treaty 8 Exhibition, explores the signing of Treaty 8 from the perspectives of different indigenous groups and artistic mediums. Jaime Morse, an educator from the National Gallery of Canada, curated the exhibit.Jaime Morse, an educator from the National Gallery of Canada, curated […]

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Dr. Van to close doors on Beaverlodge practice

April 11, 2024

Dr. Trien Van is closing his practice at Beaverlodge Health & Wellness, leaving about 1,000 patients in search of a new family doctor. Van, who arrived at the clinic in 2016 to replace Dr. David Miller, will close the practice June 27, said clinic manager Becky Isley.Isley said Van is working in the the emergency department […]

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Grande Prairie Airport looking to international skies 

April 11, 2024

The Grande Prairie Airport has received $140,000 from the province to explore renovations that could include adding customs and the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA).The money will fund a Canadian Border Services Agency Facilities Study.“We hope to get some flights to the sunshine spots in the wintertime, like Mexico,” said Grande Prairie Airport CEO Brian […]

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Preparations for wildfire season underway locally

April 4, 2024
Grande Prairie Regional Emergency Partnership (GPREP) is developing new partnerships while prepping for another wildfire season. The pilot projects rolled out this year may include the Canadian Red Cross and Team Rubicon.  “They're very skilled when it comes to emergency social services,” said city Chief Public and Protective Services Officer Dan Lemieux. He said partnering […]

Ed Widdifield: July 15, 1957 – March 16, 2024: The big man on the ice

April 4, 2024

Ed Widdifield was a big man.Those who saw him from afar may have thought he was rugged and tough. Neil Robertson knew Ed for 34 years since Ed served as his ninth grade hockey coach, and said he got to know a different side to the big man.“When you got to know him, it was the […]

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