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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Travis Toews, Grande Prairie- Wapiti MLA and Minister of Finance, has announced he will not seek re-election in the upcoming provincial election.This morning on social media, Toews shared a letter to residents about his plans.He wrote, “After much deliberation and prayerful consideration, I have decided not to seek re-election. “It has been a tremendous privilege to […]
The provincial general election is scheduled for May 29, and in the South Peace, nominations are slowly trickling in.Grande Prairie MLA Tracy Allard said last month she would not be seeking re-election after revealing a Parkinson’s disease diagnosis. The United Conservative Party (UCP) has four candidates running for the nomination in the Grande Prairie riding; Nolan […]
The Town of Sexsmith will be looking at a program which may see the town reimburse up to $32,000 to Sexsmith residents next year.During Monday’s council meeting, a proposed tree and fence subsidy was moved to be brought back to council’s attention in spring of 2024.The program was first proposed on Nov. 7 of last […]
Agricultural societies in the province could benefit from some provincial funding opportunities.On Feb. 28, Alberta’s 2023 provincial budget was tabled, and allocated $8,000,000 over the next three years for facilities owned by agricultural societies.The Agricultural Societies Infrastructure Revitalization program will help fund major repairs, renovations and energy efficiency upgrades at ag society owned facilities, such […]
In the 1994 National Sports of Canada Act, lacrosse was named Canada’s national summer sport, alongside ice hockey as the country’s national winter sport.It’s one that’ll be sticking around in the County of Grande Prairie after being shuttered in the city.The Grande Prairie Lacrosse Association will be staging a season of youth lacrosse in the […]
Plans for an RCMP detachment in Clairmont are still in the early stages, according to the County of Grande Prairie.“We're still in the development phase in regards to building configuration and needs,” said Darryl Martin, county director of community services. He said finalizations have not been made, including a specific location for the detachment within the […]
Grade 9 classes will be closed at St. Mary’s Catholic School in the coming school year, but principal Laura Houle-Tapson said the Sexsmith school will be no less viable.As of September, Grade 9 students will be bussed to St. John Paul II Catholic School on the north side of Grande Prairie. Based on enrolment numbers […]