Almost 100 years ago, the Alde family came out from Ontario to settle on 35 acres outside of Rio Grande. Today, while the farm has expanded to a 2,400-acre operation producing wheat, canola and barley, those original 35 acres are now at the heart of an innovative industry that has given the Alde family municipal […]
A successful air show launched and landed in the skies over Grande Prairie Aug. 1-2. Headlined by the venerated Canadian Forces Snowbirds, locals had the chance to see the Canadair CT-114 Tutor aircraft in one of their last performances in the region. Here, a pair of CF-18 Hornets from 4 Wing CFB Cold Lake also […]
If you know the difference between hyzer and anhyzer, there’s a very good chance you were in Grande Prairie last weekend, taking part in the 2026 Canadian National Disc Golf Championships with nearly 400 others. The Grande Prairie Disc Golf Club hosted the annual gathering July 24-26, showcasing professional and amateur disc golfers from across […]
The Blue Building Project has been in a soft-opening phase for the last two weeks, giving visitors to Grande Prairie’s downtown core a new place to grab a quick bite, a drink, take in a little entertainment and add a little colour to their days. The concept is to provide a mixed-use community space in […]
Virtual MD, delivered through Primary Care Alberta, has surpassed 150,000 referrals since 2022 and is expanding to further support Albertans accessing care through Health Link 811. Health Link 811 callers are assessed by registered nurses or clinical staff and referred to the Virtual MD program when follow-up assessment and care are required. The program includes […]
The first cohort of 30 students enrolled in the Northern Alberta Medical Program (NAMP) are through their first year in Grande Prairie, as the program meant to recruit, train and retain doctors in rural Alberta is preparing for its next class. NAMP is a collaborative project between Northwestern Polytechnic and University of Alberta aimed at […]
When Houssam Chattri came to Canada from Morocco at the age of 17, he never dreamed his new home would embrace the game he loves so thoroughly, or that the international squad from his former home would be competing against Team Canada in the 2026 FIFA World Cup’s Round of 16. That’s exactly what happened […]
