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Celebrating Diversity event to return next month

February 15, 2024

Planning for the Second Annual Celebrating Diversity event at Northwestern Polytechnic (NWP) is underway. The event is an opportunity for local cultural groups to gather and display their culture’s dancing, beliefs and clothing on the stage at the Douglas J. Cardinal Performing Arts Centre.“It’s going to be amazing,” said Theresa Gladue, NWP Elder-in-Residence.Hindu Society performance at […]

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County census to kick off April

February 15, 2024

The County of Grande Prairie is preparing for its first municipal census since 2012.Staged from April 3 to May 31, the census will provide current population counts to ensure appropriate grant funding from the province and planning for service delivery, said county director of communications Lesley Nielsen-Bjerke.“It’s really important to ensure we are getting those […]

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Paramedic program opens at NWP

February 15, 2024

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 Sheane, NWP […]

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Protestors gather against new proposed provincial policy

February 8, 2024
A protest against the province's newly announced “transgender policy” saw about 80 protestors outside city hall on the weekend.  Protestors first gathered outside the offices of local MLAs, leaving signs and letters posted to the doors and windows, and then moved outside city hall on Sunday. “We believe that human rights are important and that […]

City council to review need for performing arts centre

February 8, 2024

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 was due […]

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