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Youth summit powerful and empowering: Grande Prairie Friendship Centre

October 24, 2024

Nearly 70 attendees made their way to the second annual Oskayak Youth Summit at the Pomeroy Hotel and Conference Centre Oct. 18-19.Hosted by the Grande Prairie Friendship Centre (GPFC), the summit was open to indigenous adults aged 18 to 30.“The energy was powerful and empowering,” said GPFC communications co-ordinator Sheila Moerkoert.“It was a bit small […]

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Trash talk scheduled for November meeting

October 17, 2024
The future of the West County Regional Landfill will be discussed next month at a meeting of the West County Grande Prairie Solid Waste Management Authority. Due to slope stability issues, the landfill has been operating as a transfer station since late last year. “When the issue came up that there was a capacity issue […]

Highway to Mexico: 5,500 km journey GP to Mazatlánto help those in need

October 17, 2024

On Friday morning, 16 Rotarians kicked off on a road trip in eight vehicles that will be donated to local groups in Mazatlán, Mexico.The eight-day, 5,500-kilometre journey includes six school buses, a fire truck and an ambulance.“We're helping save lives; the extent of it is unreal when you get down there and you see what […]

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Grande Prairie local answers the call for aid in Florida

October 17, 2024

Grande Prairie local Peter Kim is going to Florida to help those affected by Hurricane Milton. The Grande Prairie Salvation Army Captain and 15 others from Salvation Army Canada are answering the call as the United States chapter requests additional aid. “I was maybe on the top 10 list of people to go because of the many […]

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New housing project to begin in Smith with affordable housing units

October 17, 2024

A unique housing project in the Smith neighbourhood is a first of its kind for the Grande Spirit Foundation (GSF). Construction on the 160-unit building, of which 30 per cent are affordable housing units, is expected to begin within a few weeks. “We're hoping that this building is constructed over 2025 and occupancy into 2026,” said Steve […]

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GPPS recruits training well underway

October 10, 2024

The Grande Prairie Police Service's (GPPS) first recruit class has been busy training for the past four weeks.GPPS recruits Erik Gault and Matt Caseley said it has included a lot of physical training, to ensure the recruits are in top shape. “We are getting whipped into shape very quickly,” said Caseley, who noted a background in […]

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Tell yeah! Oldsmobiles with Laser Guns, a locally produced comic book

October 10, 2024
Classic cars, friends and laser guns in space are all part of the world Mike Moman has created in his comic book Oldsmobiles with Laser Guns.  Moman has self-published his comic book and will have the third issue coming out soon with some potentially being able to read it at the upcoming GPop Cultural Fair […]

Wildfire season in the South Peace:One long season in the South Peace

October 10, 2024

County of Grande Prairie regional fire service chief Trevor Grant said the county had another busy wildfire season this year, with the number of calls increasing from 2023.The fire season started early following a dry winter and spring; in addition, Grant said the service saw an increase in holdover fires from winter burning.“We actually had […]

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Grande Prairie Museum gains a fire lookout tower

October 10, 2024

The Grande Prairie Museum added another building to its historic village last Monday. The fire lookout tower was relocated there, from the Grande Prairie Alberta Forestry offices near 84 Ave. and 108 St.A training fire lookout tower at the Alberta Forestry offices in Grande Prairie on Monday, Sept. 30. (Photo by Jesse Boily)“It’s very historic; it […]

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Fire cadet program has many rewards for youth

October 10, 2024
Flashing lights and sirens have always captivated Keelan Choboter.  He had lots of exposure to them, growing up. After all, his dad served as firefighter for years, and Keelan recalls he practically grew in the La Glace fire hall, just down the road from the family home.  Now in Grade 12 at Sexsmith Secondary School, […]