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Bylaw enforcement in Beaverlodge

July 4, 2024

The Town of Beaverlodge has contracted bylaw enforcement services with the County of Grande Prairie for 20 hours a month, commencing July 1 and ending Dec. 31. The six-month contract is $14,400, said Town of Beaverlodge Chief Administrative Officer Jeff Johnston.Council decided to cease its peace officer program June 28; its peace officer was terminated on […]

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PHOTOS: Canada Day 2024

July 4, 2024
Canada Day celebrations kicked off in the South Peace with a pancake breakfast in Wembley, a parade in Valhalla Centre, and a parade and festivities in the city. Wembley Valhalla Centre City of Grande Prairie

PHOTOS: Rio Grande Rodeo 2024

July 4, 2024
The Rio Grande Rodeo returned over the weekend and marked its 108 years of operation. Muddy grounds didn’t stop many competitors from trying their best in a variety of events. Some chuckwagon events were cancelled due to the muddy conditions. 

PHOTOS: Grande Prairie pow wow returns

June 27, 2024
The Grande Prairie Traditional Pow Wow at Bonnetts Energy Centre saw people of all ages and backgrounds over the weekend. The pow wow included a hand games tournament and an indigenous market. National Indigenous Peoples Day People lined the streets of Grande Prairie for the National Indigenous Peoples Day parade on Friday.  The parade was […]

Storm financials better than last year; city offers discounts and breaks

June 27, 2024

City council will waive the Grande Prairie Storm’s fee for Bonnetts Energy Centre for the 2024-2025 season and will offer city rinks at a 50 per cent discount for its youth hockey development. Last year, the city waived Storm’s fees for rinks for youth hockey development, the facility fee for Bonnetts Energy Centre during the 23-24 […]

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County Distributes Operating Assistance Grants to Community Groups

June 27, 2024

The County of Grande Prairie has awarded $252,790 in operating assistance and cemetery grants to 68 non-profit organizations and volunteer groups as well as $420,190 in grants to organizations that operate sport, recreation and cultural facilities in the County to cover utility and other operating expenses.“Part of the quality of life we enjoy can be […]

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Grande Prairie transfers land to Métis Local 1990

June 27, 2024

After nearly a year since formally asking, Métis Local 1990 will receive the land for its Elder Caring Centre in Grande Prairie. City council approved the land transfer to Métis Local 1990 during its regular council meeting June 17. “We're just incredibly happy,” said Métis Local 1990 president Shannon Dunfield. “It feels like there's just this; it's not […]

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Rising crime rates with bread truck theft

June 20, 2024

Local RCMP are citing rising crime rates with the theft of a Wonderbread truck outside of Save-On-Foods in Grande Prairie last week.Now, a 44-year-old Prince George man is facing a series of charges he may have difficulty swallowing. After RCMP received a report just before lunch that a Wonderbread truck was stolen, the Grande Prairie RCMP […]

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 Raising kindness ninjas a boost for educator, community

June 20, 2024

A Grande Prairie teacher is being recognized by the Prime Minister for her creative and empathetic teaching methods that inspire and empower students. Parkside Montessori pre-kindergarten and kindergarten teacher Laura Noel is being awarded the 2024 Prime Minister's Certificate of Teaching Excellence.“Laura’s work not only engages and inspires her students but also enriches her entire school […]

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Friendship centre fire puts programming on hold 

June 20, 2024

The Grande Prairie Friendship Centre (GPFC) is temporarily closed after a fire on June 11. The centre is expected to remain closed to the public until further notice. “The fire department responded promptly and managed to contain the fire, preventing further damage to the building and neighbouring properties,” said the GPFC in a media release. The Grande Prairie […]

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