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 […]
Changes to naturalized areas around the city are coming after council considered a report in September. The report, delivered to council on Sept. 16, explores the city’s Boulevard Naturalization Pilot Program that began this year with 13 hectares of land no longer being mowed in three locations: Resources Road, 84 Ave, and 116 Ave. The […]