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City finds homeless population growth

April 6, 2023

There are at least 328 individuals experiencing homelessness in the City of Grande Prairie, according to the latest Point in Time (PiT) report. The city performed the report in September as part of its bi-annual count to capture current information on its homeless population. “Addressing housing and homelessness needs are integral for the inclusive and caring community […]

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Major changes coming to the Grande Prairie area

April 1, 2023
Roads declared safe at last in Wembley Speed limits in the Town of Wembley are slated to drop even lower as the town hopes to continue pursuing street safety for the sake of young residents. On July 1 of last year, the speed limit for vehicles within Wembley was dropped to 30 km/hr across town. […]

Easter services near you

March 30, 2023

Spring is in the air, and Easter is around the corner.With Easter Sunday falling on April 9 this year, Town & Country News has worked with the Beaverlodge Alliance Church to help residents across the South Peace keep up with services in their community.Speaking with the News, Beaverlodge Alliance Church pastor Amy Cheetham said that […]

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GP gathers for International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination

March 30, 2023
Cultural performances from different groups gathered last Tuesday at Northwestern Polytechnic to celebrate diversity and recognize the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination.  Singers and dancers took to the stage of the Douglas J. Cardinal Performing Arts Centre to share their culture with more than 100 people.  “We all came together, and showed […]

Toews not seeking re-election: Commends those working for replacement Beaverlodge hospital: Delivering first-world health care out of a third-world facility

March 30, 2023

Travis Toews, Grande Prairie- Wapiti MLA and Minister of Finance says he is looking forward to spending more time on his ranch with his wife and family.Toews announced on Friday (March 24) he would not be seeking re-election in the May 29 provincial election.He spoke to Town & Country News after the announcement, saying he […]

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Maskwa Medical Centre continues to push for new medical clinic in Grande Prairie: Mayo-style clinic for difficult cases

March 30, 2023

The Maskwa Medical Centre is closer to becoming a reality in the Grande Prairie region. The clinic would bring the Mayo Clinic model to the South Peace, developing collaborative diagnostics through a team of specialists looking at difficult-to-diagnose cases.“Too many families in our region have lost loved ones to delays in diagnostic and specialist care, and […]

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Sexsmith artist wins Peace painting competition

March 30, 2023

A familiar Sexsmith sight will be on display following one local artist’s success with the Beauty of the Peace Art Competition.Sexsmith artist Angela Weiler won first prize in the competition hosted by Pattison Media. Her piece, Sexsmith Grain Elevator, depicts the titular elevator against a summer sunset.Weiler describes herself as new to the art scene, […]

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NWP course aims to create trauma-informed care for sexual assault survivors

March 30, 2023

Northwestern Polytechnic (NWP) is now offering an online course to medical professionals to better equip them to provide trauma-informed care to survivors of a recent sexual assault. The Rural Sexual Assault Care Expanded (RSAC-E) micro-credential course is aimed at educating nurses, midwives and physicians practicing in rural and remote Canadian communities.  “We are grateful to have the […]

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Community gathers to fill backpacks for Ukrainian students

March 30, 2023

Local teacher Bilyana Coburn is continuing her journey of supporting the people of Ukraine with the help of the Grande Prairie region. Her latest initiative, Backpacks of Hope, looks to aid students in Ukraine as the war continues, and many students have trouble keeping or receiving essential school supplies.The supplies gathered by Backpacks of Hope will […]

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Welding class goes virtual

March 29, 2023

The welding class at Charles Spencer High School is embracing technology and using it to teach welding in a unique new way. Students are using augmented reality (AR) simulators to practice welding. “This new technology is saving us time in the classroom and money on materials - plus students are gaining experience much faster than without the […]

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