Despite being flooded out this summer, renovations continue under Grande Prairie Legion Branch #54 to open a new space for local youths in the branch’s basement. Legion president Dean Langton said he anticipated renovations to be completed by mid-December, with the space to open for youths in January. “There really isn’t any place in town […]
Since 2003, the Grande Prairie Legends of Hockey have been honouring those who gave so much to the sport. Today, the organization recognizes 25 hockey legends, preserving the stories and memories of the players on the ice to the builders and community leaders who kept the spirit of the sport alive in the community. “We […]
The Art Gallery of Grande Prairie has brought concerns to city council about upcoming renovations to the Montrose Cultural Centre (MCC). Council had approved a $3.3 million borrowing bylaw to repair the building's ventilation system and the structural floor in the Teresa Sargent Hall at its June 16 council meeting. “This all really boils down […]
The beach volleyball courts may be doubling in size as city council decided to commit $200,000 towards the expansion and enter into a construction agreement with the Grande Prairie Beach Volleyball League. The league currently operates with four courts in the South Bear Creek area and hopes to build an additional four courts. “We're probably […]
James Robinson will be the new Superintendent of Schools and Chief Executive Officer of Grande Prairie Public School Division (GPPSD) effective Jan. 1, 2026. “We are proud to appoint James Robinson,” said GPPSD chair Joan Nellis. “Our board collected feedback from parents and staff about the characteristics they wanted to see in our next superintendent […]
A traffic stop led to arrest warrant execution and drug seizure on June 7 in Grande Prairie. A Jeep Cherokee - whose registered owner was wanted on outstanding warrants for failure to comply with court orders – was stopped and the driver was confirmed to be on warrants, and arrested. A search resulted in the […]
A 19-year-old Grande Prairie local has completed a massive 790-km journey running across the province from Lloydminster to the B.C. border near Demmitt. Nicole Troyer has run, walked and cycled in a trek that logged 42-km days, across a total of 19 days, all in the name of mental health. “I've struggled with mental health […]
