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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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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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