The Generations Readers Theatre is ready to entertain with famous stories and tales of the history of Grande Prairie. Former elementary and post-secondary teacher Bethe Goldie knew that reading theatres were successful in elementary schools. But she says she also saw it as an opportunity for seniors to clear their throats and read a passage from […]
A play coming to the Collins Recital Hall at Northwestern Polytechnic (NWP) explores racism, residential schools, missing women and police brutality. The Cab Ride Home is written by NWP Elder-in-Residence Theresa Gladue.“This is actually a true story that I've written into a short story and then made into a play,” said Gladue. Theresa Gladue is the playwright […]
After almost 30 years, an airshow is returning to the Grande Prairie airport this summer. The Grande Prairie Regional Air show is not only expected to entertain people in the region but will also act as a fundraiser to support the renovations and expansion of the D Company (D Coy) Armouries building.“We want to let the […]
The Alberta Winter Games (AWG) will be in Grande Prairie Feb. 16-19.More than 2,400 athletes and coaches are expected to come to the region and compete in over 18 different events. “It’s like a mini-Olympics,” said Lisa Kerkhof, 2024 AWG games manager. The games will kick off with an opening ceremony on Friday night (Feb. 16), with […]
The Healing Arts Program Initiative (HAPI) is celebrating 20 years at the Centre for Creative Arts (CFCA) and its teachers believe it has the happiest students. The impetus for the program came with the realization many people faced barriers to participating in art classes. “Sometimes it's a financial barrier, sometimes it's a physical barrier, sometimes it's a […]
Spots for new patients are also being opened by a Beaverlodge physician. On Monday, Beaverlodge Health and Wellness announced Dr. Donna Mumert is accepting applications for new patients.Clinic manager Becky Isley told the News Tuesday applications will be accepted until capacity is reached noted there are no set numbers.“She’s going to take applicants until she feels […]
The Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival is returning to Grande Prairie this weekend.The first screening of the short films will begin Friday evening and end with a matinee show on Sunday.“There's something for everyone,” said Geo Rawlins, tour host for the Grande Prairie show.“It really opens your eyes to different parts of the world; maybe […]
A new initiative from the City of Grande Prairie aims to ensure all seniors in the community are cared for. The initiative, Aging Well Together, will begin with a series of open houses from Jan. 22 to 26, where older adults, seniors, service providers and other community members will engage in discussions and activities focusing on […]
The Grande Prairie Police Service (GPPS) has taken over the city’s Enforcement Services and Mobile Outreach departments as part of its transition plan to become the primary police service in the city. In March 2023, city council decided to create a municipal police service instead of continuing to use the RCMP.(File photo by Jesse Boily)“Our goal […]