Category Archives: Newsletter Daily

City of Grande Prairie hosts transit open house
The City of Grande Prairie will host an open house regarding transit operations next week. On Monday, October 21, residents are invited to share their input on routes, schedules, services, amenities, ...
Oct 17, 2024

Northwestern Polytechnic launches Empowering Women Bursary at Grande Prairie event
Northwestern Polytechnic has launched a new bursary program aimed at supporting women in pursuing post-secondary education.The Empowering Women, Transforming Futures Fund provides financial assistance...
Oct 17, 2024

Two more Piranhas swimmers commit to American universities
Local Grande Prairie Piranhas Swim Team member Oliver Dawson has made his verbal commitment to continue his swimming career outside of Canada. Dawson made a statement on Instagram saying he will atten...
Oct 17, 2024

By-election to be held for Ward 5 in Saddle Hills County
Saddle Hills County Council has announced a by-election to fill the vacant Ward 5 Council position.The seat was recently vacated following the resignation of Councillor Willis Fitzsimmons.To be eligib...
Oct 17, 2024

Fatal motor vehicle collision in Fairview
Mounties with the Fairview RCMP detachment say a person passed away following a motor vehicle collision on Highway 732, north of town on Wednesday.The collision happened at approximately 12:40 p.m. on...
Oct 17, 2024

County of Grande Prairie conducting culvert and ditch work on RR 81 and 102 St.
A pair of road projects are taking place in the County of Grande Prairie area Thursday, October 17.Culvert replacement work will be taking place on Range Road 81, while culvert upgrades and ditch repa...
Oct 17, 2024

Grande Prairie RONA raises $700 for Odyssey House
The RONA in Grande Prairie has concluded their fundraising campaign for Odyssey House.The local branch raised $700 as part of the second annual Home Sweet Home Campaign to raise funds for improving li...
Oct 17, 2024

Beef groups disappointed after rally for supply management bill
Beef cattle groups from eight provinces say they are "surprised and disappointed" after a rally by federal politicians in support of Bill C-282.Members of Parliament from several parties held a rally ...
Oct 17, 2024

Wapiti Dunes Clean-up set for Saturday
The Wapiti Off-Road Association is holding its annual Wapiti Dunes Clean-Up Saturday.The association says on social media that this is chance to "take care of abandoned vehicles and illegal littering/...
Oct 17, 2024

Local runners dominate at Grizzly Ultra Marathon in Canmore
A number of local runners have made their mark on the podium this past Thanksgiving weekend in southern Alberta.The Grizzly Ultra Marathon ran over Saturday and Sunday, with racers running a challengi...
Oct 17, 2024