Northwestern Polytechnic is now accepting applications for its first class of primary care paramedics (PCP) students this fall. The program was announced last April, with the province saying it was contributing $368,587 for the PCP certificate. “This immersive program is a welcome addition to our growing health education footprint in the region," said Dr. Vanessa […]
City council will re-ignite a discussion of a new performing arts centre later this month. Coun. Grant Berg noted the need for a dedicated performing arts centre after the approval of the city’s Recreation and Culture Strategy on Jan. 29. “I was so excited back in 2010 when a report came out that Grande Prairie […]
More than 200,000 archived items reflecting the history of the city and county of Grande Prairie, the municipal districts of Greenview and Spirit River, and the counties of Saddle Hills and Birch Hills are being packed and made ready. It’s all part and parcel of the South Peace Regional Archives (SPRA) move to a new […]
Saturday marked a historic day for the region as Mayor Jackie Clayton and Reeve Bob Marshall proclaimed February Black History Month in the city and county of Grande Prairie. The proclamation is the first time the municipalities have declared Black History Month. “It's historic; it's really exciting to have this happen,” said Sheila Halushka, organizer […]