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NWP program to train international nurses to work in the province 

November 2, 2023

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 […]

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Breakfast starts Family Violence Prevention Month in Grande Prairie

November 2, 2023

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 […]

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Lack of FCSS funds from province leaves cost on municipalities

November 2, 2023
Lack of adequate funding from the province for Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) combined with inflation and cost of living increases are leaving vulnerable individuals at risk and increasing financial strain on local municipalities.  Core FCSS programming is meant to be funded by an 80 per cent contribution from the provincial government and 20 […]

City makes changes to naturalization programs

October 26, 2023

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 […]

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Grande Prairie event brings together elected officials

October 26, 2023

Next month, members of the Grande Prairie and District Chamber of Commerce will have an opportunity to speak with elected officials. The first annual Your Region, Your Voice will take place on Nov. 16 at the Pomeroy Hotel and Event Centre from 6 to 9 p.m. Chamber members will have the opportunity to address questions […]

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