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First Responders celebrated

September 14, 2023

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 […]

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55 regional KIA soldiers honoured 

September 14, 2023
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 […]

City looks into public access to water 

September 7, 2023

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 […]

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CCC cost increases $1.14 million; Comercial kitchen debated

September 7, 2023

City council approved an additional $1.14 million in funding to continue the construction of the Coordinated Care Campus (CCC) at a special council meeting on Aug. 29.Council decided to complete most of the remaining construction items but opted only to fund a communal kitchen ($190,725) instead of a commercial kitchen ($250,000).Mayor Jackie Clayton said the […]

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PHOTOS: Experience GP returns

September 7, 2023
The second annual Experience Grande Prairie event celebrating the end of the summer took place in downtown Grande Prairie on Friday.  The block party-style event included a free outdoor concert, roaming entertainment, food trucks and vendors. “The city is excited to welcome the community to the heart of the city for the return of Experience […]

Fundraising auction returns to Centre for Creative Arts

September 7, 2023

It pays to be squared at the Centre for Creative Arts (CFCA). This year is the gallery’s 10th year of Art Squared, its annual silent auction fundraiser, where artists across the Peace region donate their square 16x16 creations. “We’ve got pieces by so many great artists,” said Kiren Niki Sangra, CFCA curator. Kiren Niki Sangra, curator, sets up […]

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County and City applying for FireSmart grants

September 7, 2023
The City of Grande Prairie and the County of Grande Prairie are applying for grants that will expand wildfire safety strategies. The city is applying for two grants, and the county is applying for one, through the Forest Resource Improvement Association of Alberta (FRIAA). “One of those grants will be for vegetation management to clean […]

City of Grande Prairie looks over advocacy priorities 

August 31, 2023

City council received an update on its advocacy concerns at Wednesday’s (Aug. 23) Committee of the Whole meeting. The city’s advocacy updates included work on electricity distribution and transmission rates, attraction and retention of healthcare workers, local government funding framework, industrial attraction, improved rail services, daycare shortages and housing funding. Power parityA preliminary report commissioned by the […]

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Referees wanted: Local sports need more officials

August 31, 2023

Football, hockey and other sports across the Grande Prairie region are looking for referees. “If you are an ex-player or new to the sport, we could use you,” said Glen Ryan, a football referee.He says anyone with a passion for sport or willingness to help can be a referee.“It's a team thing, too; it's not like […]

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GP food drive planned for Sept. 13

August 31, 2023

The Grande Prairie Community Food Bank Drive is returning to the doorsteps of city on Sept. 13 and is looking for donations and volunteers.Volunteers will go door-to-door across the city, picking up non-perishable food and personal hygiene items for the local food bank. “Hamper usage has just been growing significantly year to year; the need is […]

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