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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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Hospital plan creates redundancy, red tape, and competition for staff, AMA president says

September 5, 2024

The president of the Alberta Medical Association says Premier Danielle Smith’s plan to transfer some Alberta Health Services hospitals to third-party operators would add redundancy, red tape, and bureaucracy to Alberta’s health care system and complicate the ongoing staffing crisis. At a members-only United Conservative Party town hall event in Drayton Valley on Aug. 17, […]

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Local artists celebrate Alberta

September 5, 2024

We’re not sure there is a better way to celebrate Alberta on its 119th birthday than to have an exhibit called “Alberta’s Roots and Scenic Skies” in our main gallery.  When you walk into the space, it feels like home.  These local artists captured views such as the dancing skies of Aurora Borealis, the stormy […]

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Working together to Help End Global Hunger Food grains bank 

September 5, 2024
A La Glace area farming co-operative is doing its part to end world hunger, one crop at a time.  The Bear Lake Growing Project (BLGP) was struck more than a decade ago by Gary and Jeanette Beyer who, after years of farming, felt they had a role in helping the less fortunate.  Soon, the co-op […]

Rail stoppage to affect many locals

August 29, 2024
Workers of the Canadian National Railway in Grande Prairie were locked out along with about 10,000 railway employees across the country, halting the national rail service early last Thursday (Aug. 22) morning.  CN issued a lockout notice on Aug. 18 to Teamster Canada Rail Conference (TCRC), the union representing rail workers, if an agreement or […]

City looking for innovative solution on food security 

August 29, 2024

The city wants to create an innovative solution to tackle food insecurity by consolidating food security organizations to streamline services and foster local collaboration.  A 2023 survey found that about 19 per cent of Grande Prairie households often face problems affording food, and 39 per cent occasionally face the problem. “Over the years, we've seen […]

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Ukrainian Independence Day in Grande Prairie

August 29, 2024

Grande Prairie’s Ukrainian population celebrated Ukrainian Independence Day on Saturday.  The Ukrainian flag was raised at city hall, along with a performance of children dancers and Ukrainian treats.  City council chambers was filled for Ukrainian Independence Day at city hall in Grande Prairie, Alta. on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024. The Ukrainian flag was raised at […]

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 Local artist documentary coming to AGGP

August 29, 2024

A local filmmaker’s documentary on Peace Country artist Bibi Clement will be shown in a unique outdoor screening outside the Art Gallery of Grande Prairie Sept. 5. The Path of Ashes is a documentary by local filmmakers David McGregor and Forrest McGregor who, over about two years, documented artist Bibi Clement in her element creating […]

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