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The Alberta Winter Games created an estimated economic impact of $4.6 million for the Grande Prairie region. The estimate comes from a Sport Tourism Canada STEAM report.  “Being a games city is something we're very proud of,” said City of Grande Prairie Mayor Jackie Clayton.  “It gives us an opportunity not only to highlight our […]

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City council approved $24,000 to the Cairn Housing Society on Monday after the society requested emergency funding.  The funds, approved at the regular meeting of council, include $16,000 for the society’s operational costs and $8,000 for its food security program.  “My concern is that we have a bigger issue,” said Mayor Jackie Clayton.   Council […]

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Over 100 books have been translated by Bonanza School youths for visually impaired students. Sixteen Grade 5 and 6 students printed braille editions and recorded narrated audio versions. “Service projects are a big passion of mine,” said Bonanza School Principal Theresa Simmonds. “Teaching kids new skills, but also teaching them to do service for others.” […]

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The Alberta Winter Games created an estimated economic impact of $4.6 million for the Grande Prairie region. The estimate comes from a Sport Tourism Canada STEAM report.  “Being a games city is something we're very proud of,” said City of Grande Prairie Mayor Jackie Clayton.  “It gives us an opportunity not only to highlight our […]
Saddle Hills County has allocated nearly $380,000 in an innovative initiative it says will improve access to health care for its residents. The Saddle Hills County Health Clinic has been in development since 2021.  “(The clinic) will be open to all Saddle Hills County residents,” said Saddle Hills communications co-ordinator Monica Randell. The municipality tagged […]

$80K for Bear Creek Folk Festival

The Bear Creek Folk Festival (BCFF) will receive $80,000 from the city. City council approved $50,000 in sponsorship and an additional $30,000 from the Council Strategic Initiatives Fund at last Monday’s (March 11) regular council meeting. “​​We're very grateful that council is so supportive of the festival and such a fantastic partner in this event,” […]

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Jean Rycroft: August 13, 1942 - March 12, 2024: Connecting the past to the present to the future

It’s hard to believe that Sexsmith would be the way it is today without the work of Jean Rycroft. A passionate historian, Jean was dedicated to the cause of preserving Sexsmith’s historic past, from collecting the stories of pioneers to advocating for the historic frontage on the town’s main street. But according to daughter Stacy […]

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Community art project for upcoming sporting event

A community art project will welcome athletes nationwide for the upcoming National Aboriginal Hockey Championship. The Art Gallery of Grande Prairie (AGGP) is facilitating the painting of more than 700 hockey pucks that will make a mural, displayed at the Design Works Centre during the tournament.  “We are going to try and fill the entire […]

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