LOG IN
0
$0.00 0 items

No products in the cart.

January 23, 2025
The Troyanda Society celebrated 50 years at its Malanka celebration at Bonnetts Energy Centre on Saturday. Malanka is the celebration of the Ukrainian New Year.  The night included dancers from Troyanda and Vohon Ukrainian Dance Ensemble. A special dance with Troyanda’s current students and alumni was also performed in honour of 50 years.

Concerned citizens have doors shut on them at MLA office

March 6, 2025

A scheduled meeting with Grande Prairie MLA Nolan Dyck at his constituency office with a group of citizens concerned about the education system was abruptly cancelled 15 minutes before it was to begin.The group - made up of former teachers, parents, an educational assistant, and the chair of a school council - were among the […]

If you'd like to access the full article, please Log In or please support local independent journalism by purchasing a subscription for local news and features you won’t read anywhere else.

Grande Prairie podcast aims to remove stigmas around mental health

February 27, 2025

A new podcast from the Resource Centre for Suicide Prevention (RCSP) is looking to help remove the stigma around improving mental health while also highlighting experiences and groups promoting mental health and research in northwestern Alberta. Cara Jones, RCSP communications co-ordinator, is producing and hosting Starting Conversations. “It's all about mental health because that's how we prevent […]

If you'd like to access the full article, please Log In or please support local independent journalism by purchasing a subscription for local news and features you won’t read anywhere else.

PHOTOS: Polar Plunge for Special Olympics

March 6, 2025
The Polar Plunge in support of Special Olympics Alberta and the Grande Prairie Special Olympics Summer Games at the Eastlink Centre in Grande Prairie, Alta. on Friday, Feb. 28, 2025. Over $20,900 was raised exceeding the $15,000 goal.The Grande Prairie Police Service was the top team raising $5,545.

$16.4 million soccer dome coming to Grande Prairie; construction to begin this summer

February 27, 2025
A proposed recreational facility in Grande Prairie’s Avondale area is no longer moving forward; instead city council has decided the “soccer dome” facility will now be located in the Trader Ridge area. City administration informed council that the alternative location on the city's northern border would be suitable for a recreation centre at a council […]

Call the Midwives of Grande Prairie

February 27, 2025

It’s busy work, being a rural midwife, and it’s one full of stories.Deanna Reiswig said she and other registered midwives in the region face plenty of challenges in the field of rural midwifery.“Sometimes babies are born on the way to us, or us on the way to them,” she said.“We’ve had midwives go out on […]

If you'd like to access the full article, please Log In or please support local independent journalism by purchasing a subscription for local news and features you won’t read anywhere else.

Sexsmith bussing discussed in council

February 27, 2025

The Town of Sexsmith will not contribute to funding for the Grande Spirit Foundation (GSF) bussing service.On Jan. 22, GSF asked town council to provide an annual grant or assistance toward operation of its 20-person passenger bus that provides transportation services for senior residents in the city and county of Grande Prairie as well as […]

If you'd like to access the full article, please Log In or please support local independent journalism by purchasing a subscription for local news and features you won’t read anywhere else.

PHOTOS: GPPS first recruit class graduates

February 27, 2025
The Grande Prairie Police Service's first recruits bring a wide range of diverse backgrounds and experiences. Of the 12 recruits, eight are from the Peace Country, two from other parts of Alberta, and two are from British Columbia. According to the GPPS, officers were selected through a highly competitive process that attracted nearly 200 applicants. […]