A South Peace background is what’s inspiring one La Glace medical student to enter the field of rural healthcare and she’s working to bring others along with her. Erin Zader is a second-year medical student with the University of Calgary. Born and raised in the La Glace area, Zader said since she was 14 she […]
A Grande Prairie teacher is being recognized by the Prime Minister for her creative and empathetic teaching methods that inspire and empower students. Parkside Montessori pre-kindergarten and kindergarten teacher Laura Noel is being awarded the 2024 Prime Minister's Certificate of Teaching Excellence. “Laura’s work not only engages and inspires her students but also enriches her […]
The Grande Prairie Friendship Centre (GPFC) is temporarily closed after a fire on June 11. The centre is expected to remain closed to the public until further notice. “The fire department responded promptly and managed to contain the fire, preventing further damage to the building and neighbouring properties,” said the GPFC in a media release. […]
Northwestern Polytechnic (NWP) announced two new diploma offerings from the School of Applied Science and Technology last week. University Biological Sciences and University Arts will become available to students in the fall. “Our Biological Sciences diploma provides an extremely versatile pathway that can lead directly into competitive pre-professional programs in healthcare and the sciences, including […]
The city’s Aging Well Together report that looks at the needs and experiences of older adults was released last week. The report is meant to give insights to make a more “age-friendly” city. “One of the main concerns was accessibility and mobility, so we are focusing on improving safety in our parks and trails and […]