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Cache in on Dino Discovery VR Exhibit opens at Grande Cache Tourism Centre
A new tourist attraction opened at the Grande Cache Tourism Centre this week to give attendees the opportunity to walk with dinosaurs.The Cache in on Dino Discovery VR Exhibit utilizes VR technology t...
Jun 28, 2024

WestJet strike likely averted as Ottawa imposes arbitration on airline, mechanics
A possible long-weekend strike at WestJet has been averted. The federal labour minister directed the airline and mechanics into binding arbitration to resolve their dispute which is all but certain to...
Jun 27, 2024

NWP to develop Centre for Entrepreneurial Excellence
Northwestern Polytechnic is developing a new campus space that aims to accelerate entrepreneurship innovation and partnership in the Peace Region.A $6.4 million investment by NWP and Prairies Economic...
Jun 27, 2024

Alberta government aiming to enhance protections for post-secondary students
The provincial government is introducing new measures to ensure post-secondary education remains accessible and affordable for Alberta students.Officials say supporting opportunities for students and ...
Jun 27, 2024

Jagmeet Singh makes his case to Alberta’s new NDP leader amid party separation talks
OTTAWA - NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh suggested today that breaking up the federal and provincial arms of the party would be a mistake.Singh is reacting after newly elected Alberta NDP Opposition Leader N...
Jun 27, 2024

Alberta announces final numbers for fiscal year, including $4.3B surplus
Alberta has announced its final numbers for the fiscal year that ended in March, and the bottom line is a $4.3-billion surplus.Finance Minister Nate Horner says Alberta took in almost $75 billion in t...
Jun 27, 2024

City facility hours for Canada Day
The City of Grande Prairie has shared it's facility hours for Canada Day. All city facilities, except for the ones in Muskoseepi Park; the Ernie Radbourne Pavillion and the Aquatera Outdoor Pool, will...
Jun 27, 2024

Up to 70mm of rain expected in Grande Prairie
Heavy rainfall is expected to continue all day Thursday and taper off Friday morning. Environment Canada has issued a rainfall warning.Amounts between 50-70 mm are to fall in the greater Grande Prairi...
Jun 27, 2024

GPPSD announces new principals for 2024-2025 school year
Grande Prairie Public School Division has announced several schools are getting new principals for the school year.Collin Murphy, Josh Hartman, and Mike Humbke will be serving as principals at Aspen G...
Jun 27, 2024

Peace Region represented at the Bowling National Championship
Some Peace Region representation is expected on Team Alberta at the Master Bowlers of Canada National Championship in Winnipeg from July 1 to July 5. Jen Nichol will be attending the tournament as par...
Jun 27, 2024