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A silver medal Olympian made their through Peace region schools last week. Brigette Lacquette, the first woman to be named to Team Canada’s hockey team, spoke about her journey from growing up in Manitoba, going to the Olympics, and now being a scout for the Chicago Blackhawks. “It's sharing my own stories about determination, hard work, and […]

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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 […]

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The City of Grande Prairie is hitting the brakes on the Rural Renewal Stream (RRS) as it faces uncertainty of how many applicants it can accept as the federal government scales back immigration efforts. The RRS program allowed the city to endorse candidates to fast-track their permanent residency status through the Provincial Nominee Program, with a […]

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Last Wednesday, some patients of the Wembley Medical Clinic received an email notifying them that the clinic is closing on May 29.  After five years of operating the clinic, Dr. Angela Luckham is moving back to her home province of Nova Scotia.  “I understand this comes as a huge shock for my patients and for […]

Victim Services Units in Beaverlodge and Grande Prairie as well as more than 60 others in Alberta have been disbanded as the province shifts to a new model that sees four regional units.The Beaverlodge (BVSU) and Grande Prairie & District (GPDVS) units became two of 25 detachments under the Western Alberta Regional Victim Services Society […]

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Hythe Historical Society future in jeopardy

The future of the historic United Church, tack shop and the Omlid House on Hwy. 43 in Hythe may be impacted by potential closure of the Hythe Heritage and Historical Society.A meeting on Monday may seal its fate, said society president Christine Livingstone.She told the News the organization is at a critical juncture in recruiting […]

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Ukrainians hope to preserve their culture in Grande Prairie

For almost a year, newly settled Ukrainian children in Grande Prairie gather every Saturday to learn their native language and more about their culture for a few hours.Ridna Shkola - roughly translated to My School - hopes to preserve the children's Ukrainian culture as they adapt to life in Canada.“The whole purpose of the Ukrainian […]

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From hogs to haskaps: The Alde family tells their story

Almost 100 years ago, the Alde family came out from Ontario to settle on 35 acres outside of Rio Grande.Today, while the farm has expanded to a 2,400-acre operation producing wheat, canola and barley, those original 35 acres are now at the heart of an innovative industry that has given the Alde family municipal recognition.They […]

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