St. John Paul II Catholic School in Grande Prairie has received $100,000 to help support its welding fabrication lab.The announcement comes as the province invests $3.6 million in dual credit grants to school authorities across the province this school year.“Through dual credit programs, students can transition seamlessly into their next opportunity, whether it is post-secondary […]
The Beaverlodge Senior Citizens Association is looking for fresh horses. Or in this case, more bodies to help bring new life and bolster a small roster. Association chairman Ken Rycroft said there are currently 25 members, a number that has been shrinking since the association began in 1974 as organizations such as Amisk Court began to offer […]
The programs and deliverables of Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) are vital, and its why the County of Grande Prairie continues to over-contribute to its funding, said county FCSS director Kathleen Turner. Over the past five years, the county has consistently increased funding to FCSS, while the province’s contribution has stayed the same. FCSS programming is […]
The end of water billing issues may be around the corner for Beaverlodge residents.Town of Beaverlodge Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Jeff Johnston said parts to repair the water meter billing system were supposed to ship on Oct. 31.“Once we get them there should be a fairly quick install,” said Johnston.“We’re hoping that’s actually the issue; […]
The Town of Beaverlodge is getting steps closer to filling its vacancy for a peace officer. Beaverlodge Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Jeff Johnston told the News that he is in the process of checking references for a potential candidate.Johnston said the town has held two interviews and has received multiple applications to the position, most of […]
After decades of work, the landmark opening of a new $2.9 million fire hall has both Beaverlodge mayor and fire captain feeling phenomenal.As of Oct. 16, the Beaverlodge Fire Department has moved into its new location on 5 Ave.Town of Beaverlodge Mayor Gary Rycroft and Beaverlodge Fire Department Captain Kish Wickramasinghe don their fire equipment […]
The time has come for Canadians to once again don the poppy, as communities are preparing for Remembrance Day services.Before the 11th, a ceremony for Indigenous Veterans Day will take place on Nov. 8 at the Veteran Memorial Gardens and Interpretive Centre (10121 93 St. Grande Prairie) .Centre executive director and collections manager Renee Charbonneau […]
New provincial funding to support nursing will mean another 96 seats for international students at Northwestern Polytechnic.On Oct. 17, the province announced $11 million to expand bridging programs for internationally educated nurses.Bridging programs aim to help nurses trained internationally gain their licenses to practice in Alberta, and $.5 million is going to NWP for international […]
A breakfast on Monday marked the beginning of Family Violence Prevention Month in Grande Prairie.Over the next few weeks, events will be launched to spread awareness and encourage residents to stand up against domestic violence.Breakfast With The Guys took place at the Delta Hotel on Oct. 30., sponsored by Odyssey House.Bluerock Social Impact Partners founder […]
