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Paramedic program opens at NWP

February 15, 2024

Northwestern Polytechnic is now accepting applications for its first class of primary care paramedics (PCP) students this fall. The program was announced last April, with the province saying it was contributing $368,587 for the PCP certificate. “This immersive program is a welcome addition to our growing health education footprint in the region," said Dr. Vanessa […]

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Protestors gather against new proposed provincial policy

February 8, 2024
A protest against the province's newly announced “transgender policy” saw about 80 protestors outside city hall on the weekend.  Protestors first gathered outside the offices of local MLAs, leaving signs and letters posted to the doors and windows, and then moved outside city hall on Sunday. “We believe that human rights are important and that […]

City council to review need for performing arts centre

February 8, 2024

City council will re-ignite a discussion of a new performing arts centre later this month.  Coun. Grant Berg noted the need for a dedicated performing arts centre after the approval of the city’s Recreation and Culture Strategy on Jan. 29. “I was so excited back in 2010 when a report came out that Grande Prairie […]

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Archive prepares for major move

February 8, 2024

More than 200,000 archived items reflecting the history of the city and county of Grande Prairie, the municipal districts of Greenview and Spirit River, and the counties of Saddle Hills and Birch Hills are being packed and made ready. It’s all part and parcel of the South Peace Regional Archives (SPRA) move to a new […]

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Black History Month in the Grande Prairie region 

February 8, 2024

Saturday marked a historic day for the region as Mayor Jackie Clayton and Reeve Bob Marshall proclaimed February Black History Month in the city and county of Grande Prairie. The proclamation is the first time the municipalities have declared Black History Month.  “It's historic; it's really exciting to have this happen,” said Sheila Halushka, organizer […]

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Alberta has a bat in its belfry: Counties partner with batty program

February 8, 2024

The County of Grande Prairie and Saddle Hills County have gone batty with their support of one wildlife initiative. Since late 2015, the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) Canada Alberta Community Bat Program has been working to shift public opinion towards our local flying friends. Program co-ordinator Cory Olson said the initiative started with the objective […]

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Cricket to noisy for residents

February 8, 2024

A city resident says if a batting cage outside their home is not relocated, they will have to move. Colin Woodcock’s home is next to Head & Salmond Park in Grande Prairie, and he says during the summer months he can no longer enjoy his home due to the noise from a batting cage installed […]

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Seven local swimmers to try for Team Canada ahead of the Olympics 

February 8, 2024

Seven local swimmers have their eyes focused on the upcoming 2024 Olympics in Paris.  The Grande Prairie Piranhas announced that Marissa Laurin, Mikayla Laurin, Dominic Kweicien, Oliver Dawson, Marley Monsen, Hudson Frayn and Jessie Carlson will be competing in Toronto to join Canada’s Olympic swim team.  “We are a medium-sized team in Alberta, and we […]

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County residents looking for compensation following wildfire

February 1, 2024

The County of Grande Prairie is fronting expenses for approved ratepayers while they wait for relief from the Alberta Disaster Recovery Program (DRP) for the Dunes West wildfire. According to County of Grande Prairie Transportation and Utilities General Manager Ryan Konowalyk, approximately five submissions out of the 42 that have been submitted to DRP have […]

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Grande Prairie Police Service prepares to train its first-class

February 1, 2024

The Grande Prairie Police Service (GPPS) is set to begin training its first officers as it looks to deploy them into the community this year. GPPS is working towards becoming the police of jurisdiction in the city as it follows its five-year plan to replace the RCMP.  “Our training, whether it's experienced officers or the […]

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