Grande Prairie News Archive

Over 90 youths were part of the search for the next generation of Canadian Olympians in Grande Prairie on Monday. The RBC Training Ground at the Eastlink Centre was open for youths aged 14 to 25 to test their strength, power, endurance, and aerobic fitness.“It’s how we find and fund (future) Olympians,” said RBC brand marketing […]

A barbecue on Saturday was the first step for one neighbourhood to become FireSmart.West of the city, the neighbourhood of Sunnybrook has been working to become the county’s first FireSmart community through the FireSmart Neighbourhood Recognition Program (NRP).“We’re getting people to come together today and we’re going to start the process of making houses safer […]

The National Aboriginal Hockey Championship brought the region over 350 athletes and officials. "This elite sporting event marks a significant milestone as it lands in Alberta for the first time in its history,” said City of Grande Prairie Mayor Jackie Clayton. Hythe Regional School’s Grade 3 Cree Language students performed a hello song and the […]

Another step forward in ensuring better healthcare for northern Alberta was made in Grande Prairie on Friday, April 26.  The University of Alberta (U of A) and Northwestern Polytechnic (NWP) signed a Memorandum of Understanding, formally uniting the institutions to bring physician training to Grande Prairie. “I refer to it as a transformational in both […]

The Peace Wapiti Public School Division (PWPSD) is now offering nine new locally developed courses to its high school students. The courses include options such as developmental psychology, journalism, introduction to artificial intelligence, and speech and debate.“The courses have to be approved by Alberta Education, and also approved by the school board for the division that’s […]

Some people may have noticed new artwork in the downtown Grande Prairie businesses over the last few weeks.The Art Unity Collective, a pilot project from the Just Enough Supports Program and the Housing First Program, is displaying 23 pieces from five artists in downtown businesses.Artists from the Art Unity Collective have their works on display […]

Northwestern Polytechnic will begin offering an Agriculture Operations diploma in November.The two-year program is geared toward anyone looking to start working in the agricultural sector.  “I definitely think people who grew up on a farm and want a bit more dedicated learning on things like GPS, drones and pesticide application all of those things, but also […]

Some of the country’s best youth hockey players will compete in the National Aboriginal Hockey Championship in Grande Prairie from May 5 to 11. About 350 athletes, 100 coaches and officials, and dignitaries are expected to come to the city. “It's going to be a blend of sport and culture,” said Chenoa Esau, city recreation and sport […]

The Grande Prairie Police Service (GPPS) unveiled its uniforms and first vehicles on April 17. GPPS officers will be on the streets as early as this summer, said GPPS chief Dwayne Lakusta.  “You'll start seeing our officers riding with RCMP officers in the short order, probably in the summer months,” he said. “Public safety is […]

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 […]