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 […]
After decades of work, the landmark opening of a new $2.9 million fire hall has both Beaverlodge mayor and fire captain feeling phenomenal. As of Oct. 16, the Beaverlodge Fire Department has moved into its new location on 5 Ave. Town of Beaverlodge Mayor Gary Rycroft and Beaverlodge Fire Department Captain Kish Wickramasinghe don their […]
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 […]