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Crowning a rodeo queen

February 22, 2024

A glimmer in every little girl’s eye. A dream is drifting on the wind, ready for eager hands to snatch it up, and you can almost hear the lyrics of Bert Parks in the air. “Theeere she is …   Miiiss …. Teepee Creek Stampede.” It’s not exactly Miss America, but it might be the […]

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County to take responsibility over Webster Cemetery

February 22, 2024

The resting place of 610 souls on an acre of land has passed into the responsibility of the County of Grande Prairie by this summer. The municipality will take over the operations and responsibility of the Webster Cemetery from the Archdiocese of Grouard-McLennan.  “We weren’t getting any support whatsoever from the archdiocese,” said Ken Salacki, […]

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NWP advocacy priorities include funding for health education, student mental health, inflation

February 22, 2024

Enrolment rates, health education and student mental health are among the top advocacy priorities of Northwestern Polytechnic (NWP). City council learned how it can best advocate for NWP on Feb. 14 in a letter from the post-secondary institution at a Council Committee of the Whole meeting. “We hear in our community on a regular basis […]

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Young figure skaters make Canadian history at 2024 Winter Youth Olympics

February 15, 2024

“Dedication, determination, and a love for the sport” is behind a local figure skater’s role in landing this country’s first-ever gold medal at the 2024 Winter Youth Olympics. “I was shocked at first and then I thought this is pretty cool that we just won Canada’s first gold medal at the games,” Kole Sauve told […]

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The Men’s Shed: A place for all guys

February 15, 2024

A little shop in the west end of Grande Prairie has become a gathering place for men to socialize, create friendships and share skills. The Men’s Shed is a place for men to grab a coffee and cookies, work on projects in the shop, or socialize and play games.  “The Men's Shed is an opportunity […]

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GPPL Tiny Art Show and Auction to return

February 15, 2024

The Champions of the Grande Prairie Public Library are looking for artists of all skill levels to help with its Tiny Art Show and Auction.  The canvases – just 10x10 cm (4x4 in) - are being given out to artists at the library to create pieces to be auctioned off as a fundraiser for the […]

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Beaverlodge Elks make a move

February 15, 2024

The Beaverlodge Elks made a move to help move with the times last week. The club has vacated its home of the past three decades in the basement of the Beaverlodge Community Centre. The Elks held its first meeting in the Lossing Centre, or the Beaverlodge & District Senior Citizen's Association, on Feb. 7. It’s […]

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Celebrating Diversity event to return next month

February 15, 2024

Planning for the Second Annual Celebrating Diversity event at Northwestern Polytechnic (NWP) is underway.  The event is an opportunity for local cultural groups to gather and display their culture’s dancing, beliefs and clothing on the stage at the Douglas J. Cardinal Performing Arts Centre. “It’s going to be amazing,” said Theresa Gladue, NWP Elder-in-Residence. Hindu […]

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Paramedic program opens at NWP

February 15, 2024

Northwestern Polytechnic is now accepting applications for its first class of primary care paramedics (PCP) students this fall. The program was announced last April, with the province saying it was contributing $368,587 for the PCP certificate. “This immersive program is a welcome addition to our growing health education footprint in the region," said Dr. Vanessa […]

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Protestors gather against new proposed provincial policy

February 8, 2024
A protest against the province's newly announced “transgender policy” saw about 80 protestors outside city hall on the weekend.  Protestors first gathered outside the offices of local MLAs, leaving signs and letters posted to the doors and windows, and then moved outside city hall on Sunday. “We believe that human rights are important and that […]