An additional 60 seats will be added to the power engineering and instrumentation programs at Northwestern Polytechnic (NWP) with an $11.3 million upgrade from the province. It is expected the power engineering and instrumentation labs at NWP will expand the school's current offerings by 2026. “There's a high demand for the expertise of skilled tradespeople,” […]
A report on food access and availability in the Grande Prairie region has found that “19 per cent of households frequently encounter challenges affording food.” The Food Access and Security Taskforce (F.A.S.T) conducted the 2023 Food Access and Affordability Survey from 2,188 residents. “What stood out most to me was the amount of people that […]
Another utility bill could be on its way to Grande Prairie residents and businesses if council passes the stormwater utility bylaw on Feb. 12. If implemented, it could mean the new bills will start going out in July. The Operational Services Committee has recommended the bylaw be approved, it decided at its Jan. 25 meeting. […]
The Generations Readers Theatre is ready to entertain with famous stories and tales of the history of Grande Prairie. Former elementary and post-secondary teacher Bethe Goldie knew that reading theatres were successful in elementary schools. But she says she also saw it as an opportunity for seniors to clear their throats and read a passage […]
A play coming to the Collins Recital Hall at Northwestern Polytechnic (NWP) explores racism, residential schools, missing women and police brutality. The Cab Ride Home is written by NWP Elder-in-Residence Theresa Gladue. “This is actually a true story that I've written into a short story and then made into a play,” said Gladue. Theresa Gladue […]
After almost 30 years, an airshow is returning to the Grande Prairie airport this summer. The Grande Prairie Regional Air show is not only expected to entertain people in the region but will also act as a fundraiser to support the renovations and expansion of the D Company (D Coy) Armouries building. “We want to […]
The Alberta Winter Games (AWG) will be in Grande Prairie Feb. 16-19. More than 2,400 athletes and coaches are expected to come to the region and compete in over 18 different events. “It’s like a mini-Olympics,” said Lisa Kerkhof, 2024 AWG games manager. The games will kick off with an opening ceremony on Friday night […]
The Healing Arts Program Initiative (HAPI) is celebrating 20 years at the Centre for Creative Arts (CFCA) and its teachers believe it has the happiest students. The impetus for the program came with the realization many people faced barriers to participating in art classes. “Sometimes it's a financial barrier, sometimes it's a physical barrier, sometimes […]
Spots for new patients are also being opened by a Beaverlodge physician. On Monday, Beaverlodge Health and Wellness announced Dr. Donna Mumert is accepting applications for new patients. Clinic manager Becky Isley told the News Tuesday applications will be accepted until capacity is reached noted there are no set numbers. “She’s going to take applicants […]