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Canadians in Sri Lanka told to exercise extreme caution after bombings

OTTAWA - Canadians in Sri Lanka are being warned to exercise a high degree of caution after a series of bombings on Sunday killed nearly 300 people, including dozens of foreigners. Global Affairs Cana...

Apr 22, 2019

Local LGBTQ+ groups react to Edmonton Pride Festival cancellation

After reports surfaced last week about the cancellation of the 2019 Edmonton Pride Festival, local LGBTQ+ groups are speaking out about the controversial topic. The Pride Society of Grande Prairie say...

Apr 16, 2019

2019 Leaders of Tomorrow Awards handed out at annual Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon

In support of National Volunteer Week, the Grande Prairie Volunteer Services Bureau held its 35th annual Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon on Thursday. Youth were recognized at the event which took plac...

Apr 11, 2019 (Photo/ Courtney Almeida)

Clairmont Volunteer of the Year recognized by County

Patty Brehmer has been named the 2019 Clairmont Volunteer of the Year by the County of Grande Prairie. The Clairmont Volunteer of the Year Award is given out annually to a nominee who has established ...

Apr 09, 2019 2019 Clairmont Volunteer of the Year award winner Patty Brehmer (middle). Photo/ County of Grande Prairie

Prairie Mall starts new Pop-Up Project

The Prairie Mall is running a new Pop-Up Project meant to give local businesses exposure to mall cliental. The presence of the Grande Prairie Farmers Market will be a main feature of the project, as t...

Apr 08, 2019 Photo/ Beauchamp Photography

GPRC hosts annual Business Plan Tradeshow

Grande Prairie Regional College hosted its 7th annual Business Plan Tradeshow yesterday in the GPRC Theatre Concourse. Students in the Small Business Entrepreneurship class, a class in the college's b...

Apr 03, 2019 GPRC Business Plan Tradeshow

City hosts Board Governance workshop

The City of Grande Prairie is hosting a workshop called "Introduction to Board Governance: Understanding Your Roles and Responsibilities" on April 13 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. It is a learning opportun...

Mar 31, 2019 Photo/Curtis Galbraith

In the Woods Animal Rescue in need of help

In the Woods Animal Rescue from Nampa is operating at maximum capacity. To help find new homes for animals, the non-profit is hosting a Meet and Greet Adoption Event in Dawson Creek April 6 from 11 a....

Mar 27, 2019 Photo/ Tracy Strasky

Town of Wembley gets new CAO

The Town of Wembley has announced the appointment of a new Chief Administrative Officer. Effective April 8, Noreen Zhang will be taking over for Lori Parker. "I'm looking forward to being able to prov...

Mar 26, 2019 Town of Wembley/Facebook

RCMP warns about increased phone scams

Grande Prairie RCMP say they have been receiving increased reports from residents regarding fraudulent Canada Revenue Agency phone calls and would like to warn the public. Multiple reports from reside...

Mar 25, 2019