Grande Prairie News Archive

Though Women Building Futures (WBF) is celebrating 25 years of ensuring women can start new careers in the trades or transportation industry, it says much more work is needed in the years ahead. Nearly 3,000 women have benefited from the programs and mentorship of WBF that offers free training and support to women who are unemployed […]

The Twinkle Star Project Inc. is looking for volunteers in the Grande Prairie region who are skilled crafters and knitters to help craft baskets for their basket project and add volunteers from across the province.  Twinkle Star hopes to offer meaningful support to people experiencing baby loss.  “Everyone in our group has been affected by […]

Food Cycle Science presented a food waste solution to city council on Monday that would see city residents produce nutrient-rich products from their kitchens for their gardens. 
The Ottawa-based company has proposed to the city a pilot project where residents would pay a subsidized rate for a FoodCycler product, with the municipality paying a portion; […]

A city resident expressed concerns over the city’s naturalization pilot project, citing fire safety concerns at the Sept. 5 regular council meeting.Mike Kingsbury said he spoke on behalf of the Cornerstone neighbourhood at the meeting. He said some residents were not aware of the project moving ahead despite city engagement. “What I've heard from residents mostly […]

The Grande Prairie Friendship Centre is hosting its Youth Leadership Summit, focusing on Storytelling for Social Impact. The summit will be available to youth aged 14-24 in the Grande Prairie region.  "Storytelling is a universal language that can bridge gaps, raise awareness, and ignite a passion for meaningful change,” said Cara Jones, Grande Prairie Friendship […]

The city and county of Grande Prairie are looking for public feedback around roadways south of the Grande Prairie airport.An open house will be hosted on Sept. 21 for community members to review and provide input on the draft Transportation Study and recommended road network upgrades in areas located in both municipalities.County of Grande Prairie […]

This week marked the first of new mental therapy supports for youth hosted in Beaverlodge.Alberta Health Services (AHS) and Beaverlodge and Hythe Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) partnered to offer child and youth mental health therapy to residents of Beaverlodge and the surrounding communities commenced Sept. 12.The service is targeted to youths from five […]

The Grande Prairie Royal Canadian Legion #54 hosted a First Responders Appreciation Day event Sept. 9.Around 14 organizations were in attendance, including firefighters, police, EMS, search and rescue and STARS. “This year, we truly felt the value of first responders as we experienced this summer an unprecedented amount of wildfires and witnessed the incredible response that […]

The Italian Campaign during the Second World War happened 80 years ago, and this past weekend 55 regional soldiers who were killed in the battles during the liberation of Italy were honoured.  The Veterans Memorial Gardens & Interpretive Centre hosted a ceremony on Saturday honouring all who fought and died in the Italian campaign, including […]

A report on water filling stations within city parks and trail corridors was presented to the Operational Services Committee Aug. 29. According to the report, there is only one permanent water fill station being installed near the South Bear Creek dog park but there are several city facilities where users can fill water bottles. “I was really […]