Grande Prairie News Archive

The first 12 recruits of the Grande Prairie Police Service (GPPS) began training on Monday.Lethbridge Polytechnic (LP) and GPPS announced a partnership last month that will see LP bringing instructors from its Centre for Justice and Human Services department for the 22-week  recruit training period.“Our training is largely going to take place at Northwestern Polytechnic […]

The Alberta Utilities Commission recently released its 2023-24 report card, detailing the state of energy projects in Alberta in a year defined by big changes in the sector.As the province’s independent utilities regulator, the AUC is responsible for ensuring the fair and responsible development of the energy sector in Alberta. In the last year, the […]

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, Smith […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 the need […]

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 city hall […]

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 unique […]

The County of Grande Prairie Fire Service honoured its top dog at the La Glace Fire Station #1 on Aug. 14. Casey is a Dalmatian based out of La Glace and has been serving as a therapy dog for the fire service for more than a year. “Casey will be a powerful ambassador for fire […]