The Rural Renewal Stream is attracting workers to the Grande Prairie region as more municipalities adopt the provincial program. A local business owner has filled job vacancies through the program, after a “historically low” year for applications in 2022. “It was difficult generating any interest in the positions,” said Shawna Miller, who owns 16 Subway […]
A recent trend in asks for funds from local municipalities has had a focus on recreation, couched in its role to boost the attraction and retention of medical professionals. According to a Rural Health Professions Action Plan (RhPAP) study, recreation is a factor for health professionals, but not a priority. “A welcoming community was the […]
The Town of Spirit River is finding regional support after the province removed medevac fixed-wing air ambulance service there in November 2022. The medevac fixed-wing air ambulance service is slated to resume April 1, pending appropriate weather conditions. In the same period last year, 15 incidents used this service. STARS helicopters and ground ambulance continue […]
An all-new theatre experience is coming to Grande Prairie with Shrek The Musical bringing a special treat from Broadway itself. “We are including in the show a digital design that hasn't been done in Grande Prairie before, said Jennifer Robertson, director. She said this production of Grande Prairie Live Theatre purchased projections from the Broadway […]
After an ambitious effort by a local parent group, Peace Wapiti Public School Division (PWPSD) is asking the community its opinion. The PWPSD survey, tasked to explore the possibility of bringing junior high classes to Beaverlodge, was launched online Jan. 24. Community members can attend meetings at the Beaverlodge Elementary School on Feb. 14 […]