The first meeting of the Imperial Order Daughters of the Empire (IODE) was held 125 years ago in Fredericton, New Brunswick. Founded on Jan. 15, 1900 to provide support to Canadian servicemen fighting the Boer War in South Africa, its focus soon turned towards supporting children, education and community services. Now, a century and a […]
The Cool Aid Society in Grande Prairie announced Friday it may need to close its doors next month after 45 years of service due to an abrupt loss of provincial funding. The funding loss will leave about 300 families and 25 to 70 youths who drop in daily without the youth centre that offers mental […]
Last week, Town & Country News explored new programs and offerings that could be launched this year for Northwestern Polytechnic. This week, we will explore how NWP looks to better connect with the community. After a year of record enrollment growth and continued program expansion, Northwestern Polytechnic (NWP) is working towards strengthening its involvement in […]
Last month, the Grande Prairie Boys’ Choir hosted a first-of-its-kind event here, gathering songwriters from around the region for an opportunity for the choir to perform their song and a chance at a $1,500 prize. The first annual Grande Prairie Boys’ Choir Songwriters’ Competition received over 30 original songs from local songwriters that could be […]