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September 19, 2024

The City of Grande Prairie will host an initiative at the Eastlink Centre that hopes to address the national lifeguard shortage by offering subsidized certifications and employment opportunities. The National Safe Swimming Recovery Program (NSSRP) is open to individuals in the region aged 15 to 30.  “We’re extremely excited that Grande Prairie was selected as […]

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Government assistance too little, too late say local ag producers

August 28, 2025

Federal and provincial drought assistance programs may not be enough, say local ag producers.  The County of Grande Prairie, Saddle Hills County and the MD of Greenview declared agricultural disasters this year. Keegan Scorgie, who farms about 5,000 acres and runs 1,000 head of cattle in the Elmworth area, said this is the driest year […]

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Art Gallery of Grande Prairie celebrates 50 years full day of events

August 28, 2025

The Art Gallery of Grande Prairie (AGGP) is celebrating as if it were 1975, marking its 50th anniversary.  The gallery’s 50 Cheers for 50 Years event on Sept. 6 will include a variety of events for all ages, from creating art, listening to local artists speak about their craft and live music in the evening.  […]

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Grande Prairie Regional Hospital opens cafeteria

August 28, 2025

A long-awaited cafeteria opened its doors at the Grande Prairie Regional Hospital (GPRH) on Saturday. Alberta Health Services (AHS) said Good Earth Coffeehouse offers on-site dining options for  patients, family, and staff. In an Aug.22 statement to the News, AHS North Zone Senior Operating Officer Candice Edey said the restaurant will operate daily from 7 […]

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PHOTOS: Ukrainian Independence Day in Grande Prairie

August 28, 2025
The Grande Prairie Ukrainian community gathered on Saturday for Ukrainian Independence Day. The event included a flag-raising ceremony at City Hall, musical performances, and a march through the downtown area.  Independence Day of Ukraine is celebrated on August 24 in commemoration of the declaration of independence in 1991.  “For Ukrainians, this day is both pride […]

City and county break ground on dome rec site

August 21, 2025
The city and county broke ground on a $16.4 million recreational centre in the Trader Ridge area on Monday. The 135,000 square foot dome structure is expected to open in September 2026. “We've heard the calls from local sporting groups, from families and residents who wanted a space where athletes could train and compete and […]

Barber on the go

August 21, 2025

In a world where you can seemingly get just about anything delivered, a Grande Prairie entrepreneur is bringing the barber shop to people’s doorstep.  Manny Balla is the owner-operator of Urban Nomad Mobile Barbershop, a single-chair barbershop with a twist: It's located in a van.  “I’ve always wanted to cut hair, but I didn’t know […]

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Saddle Hills County commits $3.5 million to Maskwa Medical Center construction

August 21, 2025

Saddle Hills County has committed $3.5 million towards the construction of the Maskwa Medical Center at its council meeting on Aug. 12. Maskwa’s construction, which has already begun, is expected to bring a Mayo-style clinic to the region, which will not only train physicians but also offer a 10-day turnaround treatment plan for patients. “We […]

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