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Junior Broadway comes to Grande Prairie

May 15, 2025

Grande Prairie’s latest theatre group is helping create the next generation of local thespians. Grande Prairie Children’s Theatre (GPCT) has become a hit on and off the stage as it continues to expand after only a couple of years in the community.  “I've always wanted to do the children's theatre,” said Nikki Fournier, GPCT founder […]

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Sexsmith youth steps up to join FCSS board

May 15, 2025

Sexsmith Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) have brought in some young blood to represent local youths. On May 5, Town of Sexsmith council approved the appointment of Grade 6 student Jude Potter to the position of FCSS board member. FCSS director Naomi Robinson said FCSS has been offering a youth board member position for […]

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Seeding operations slated to wrap up by the end of the week

May 15, 2025

Seeding season is projected to be 80 to 90 per cent complete across the South Peace by the end of the week but farmers are still hoping to see spring showers. County of Grande Prairie Assistant Agricultural Fieldman Tracelle Hinze said seeding is in full swing across the region. She told the News in a […]

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Mayor says construction will start “end of this month, beginning of next” on the Beaverlodge hospital replacement

May 15, 2025

Shovels are expected to hit the ground within weeks on Mountview Health Complex, a $120 million replacement for the aging Beaverlodge Municipal Hospital. A development permit was issued May 12 to Rockliff Pierzchajlo Kroman Architects Ltd. of Edmonton. “It’s a whole different world when all of a sudden you start to make progress,” Beaverlodge Mayor […]

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UPDATED: Cool Aid closing: Grande Prairie youth after-school programming closing after provincial cut

May 9, 2025
The Cool Aid Society will close its doors and services at the end of June after provincial cuts to funding.  The 45-year-old organization provides no-cost after-school and evening programs for city youth. It currently serves over 300 registered families, with daily drop-in attendance ranging from 25 to 70 children.  “Following a final board vote and […]