The Beaverlodge Senior Citizens Association is looking for fresh horses. Or in this case, more bodies to help bring new life and bolster a small roster. Association chairman Ken Rycroft said there are currently 25 members, a number that has been shrinking since the association began in 1974 as organizations such as Amisk Court began […]
Trees are the focus of one of the latest exhibits at the Art Gallery of Grande Prairie; Collective is a series of photographs from around the world and as well as locally. Over a series of five years, artists Miranda Bellamy and Amanda Fauteux have documented trees by taking portrait-like photographs. “When we started doing […]
The programs and deliverables of Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) are vital, and its why the County of Grande Prairie continues to over-contribute to its funding, said county FCSS director Kathleen Turner. Over the past five years, the county has consistently increased funding to FCSS, while the province’s contribution has stayed the same. FCSS […]
Mental health resources designed to be delivered in the specific way men access such supports are now available in Grande Prairie. The Men & Project initiative covers a range of topics from mental health to parenting, co-founded by Dr. Jeff St. John, founder and chief administrative officer of Bluerock Social Impact Partners and longtime advocate […]
The Grande Prairie Public Library (GPPL) returned to city council looking for a 10 per cent ($172,329) increase to its 2024 budget at the Oct. 16 regular council meeting. The library previously presented to council at a Committee of the Whole meeting in June, where a motion was made for the library to return with […]
The time has come for Canadians to once again don the poppy, as communities are preparing for Remembrance Day services. Before the 11th, a ceremony for Indigenous Veterans Day will take place on Nov. 8 at the Veteran Memorial Gardens and Interpretive Centre (10121 93 St. Grande Prairie) . Centre executive director and collections manager […]
New provincial funding to support nursing will mean another 96 seats for international students at Northwestern Polytechnic. On Oct. 17, the province announced $11 million to expand bridging programs for internationally educated nurses. Bridging programs aim to help nurses trained internationally gain their licenses to practice in Alberta, and $.5 million is going to NWP […]
A breakfast on Monday marked the beginning of Family Violence Prevention Month in Grande Prairie. Over the next few weeks, events will be launched to spread awareness and encourage residents to stand up against domestic violence. Breakfast With The Guys took place at the Delta Hotel on Oct. 30., sponsored by Odyssey House. Bluerock Social […]
