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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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$166,000 in unrecovered costs for City of Grande Prairie from helping evacuees

April 4, 2024

About $166,000 toward helping emergency evacuees may not be recovered by the City of Grande Prairie. The city believes the amount is not eligible for reimbursement from the province due to “inconsistency and unclarity in provincial legislation and regulation.”“There's a lot of burden on our administration as the host municipality in regards to making sure that […]

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City leaders look back at the past year and into the future 

April 4, 2024

A look back as well as ahead highlighted the city’s State of the City event on March 26. Mayor Jackie Clayton moderated the event that spoke to members from the city administration, the Grande Prairie Police Service (GPPS), Northwestern Polytechnic (NWP) and the Grande Prairie & District Chamber of Commerce (GPDCC).“I'm extremely excited about 2024,” said […]

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$24K in emergency funds to Cairn Housing Society

March 28, 2024

City council approved $24,000 to the Cairn Housing Society on Monday after the society requested emergency funding. The funds, approved at the regular meeting of council, include $16,000 for the society’s operational costs and $8,000 for its food security program. “My concern is that we have a bigger issue,” said Mayor Jackie Clayton.  Council directed administration to […]

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$4.6M economic boost to the region from Alberta Winter Games

March 28, 2024

The Alberta Winter Games created an estimated economic impact of $4.6 million for the Grande Prairie region.The estimate comes from a Sport Tourism Canada STEAM report. “Being a games city is something we're very proud of,” said City of Grande Prairie Mayor Jackie Clayton. “It gives us an opportunity not only to highlight our incredible facilities but […]

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Healthcare for rural residents: Saddle Hills County hires nurse practitioner

March 21, 2024
Saddle Hills County has allocated nearly $380,000 in an innovative initiative it says will improve access to health care for its residents. The Saddle Hills County Health Clinic has been in development since 2021.  “(The clinic) will be open to all Saddle Hills County residents,” said Saddle Hills communications co-ordinator Monica Randell. The municipality tagged […]