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GP-RAVO closing its doors after more than 50 years of volunteer support in Grande Prairie

The Grande Prairie Regional Association of Volunteer Organizations will no longer operate by the end of the month. 

Albertans encouraged to wear pink and stand together during 2025 Pink Shirt Day

Pink Shirt Day is coming up on February 26th, when Canadians across the country will don their pinkest tops to raise awareness about anti-bullying. 

Don’t let the pressure get to you: AMA issues tips for homeowners as Grande Prairie enters freeze-thaw cycle

Grande Prairie is entering its usual freeze-thaw cycle that comes in the late winter and early spring, and the Alberta Motor Association is encouraging homeowners to be mindful of the dangers that come with freezing pipes. 

Peace Regional RCMP thanks community for tips in locating wanted man

The Peace Regional RCMP has located and arrested a man wanted on several outstanding warrants in Peace River. 

PWPSD recognizes class of 2024 top students during Academic Excellence Awards

The Peace Wapiti Public School Division Board of Trustees is honouring 16 Class of 2024 graduates for their academic excellence in their last year of high school. 

Committee of the Whole sends 135K square foot Trader Ridge recreation facility proposal to council

During a special Council Committee of the Whole meeting on February 19th, councillors managed to come to a decision regarding the location of a new recreation facility in Grande Prairie. 

UPDATED: 4.7 magnitude earthquake recorded northeast of Grande Cache

A 5.2 magnitude earthquake was recorded at approximately 8:41 a.m. Thursday morning in the Grande Cache region, according to Earthquakes Canada. Data is reporting the epicentre of the quake was approximately 66 kilometres north east of the Hamlet at a depth of five kilometres.

Residents encouraged to read up on urban wildlife safety after moose sightings in Muskoseepi Park

There are a couple of moose on the loose in Grande Prairie, and the city is encouraging residents to be mindful of some steps to take whenever wildlife pays you a visit on the trails. 

2025 Women of Influence Award Nominees announced

The City of Grande Prairie is celebrating all the nominees for the 2025 Women of Influence Awards after releasing the full list on February 18th. 

Grande Prairie couple heading south to enjoy $54 million lottery win

54 big ones. That's how much Grande Prairie's newest multi-millionaires won during the December 28th LOTTO 6/49 Gold Ball Draw. 

Local filmmaker invites community to Numb Bum Ice Race documentary- “Ice and Iron” screenings

The 2025 Numb Bum 24-hour Ice Race is scheduled for March 8th and 9th on Clairmont Lake, and this year, a special documentary screening will take place after more than a year's worth of production. 

GP Storm clinches 2025 AJHL playoff spot

The Grande Prairie Storm are sitting pretty in the AJHL standings after a big shootout win in Whitecourt, clinching a playoff spot and keeping them in second place in the North Division as the league enters the late season. 

City snow crews prepare for first springtime melt of the season

City snow and ice control crews are continuing snow clearing and maintenance as the city prepares for a highly anticipated melt in the coming days. 

GPRTA celebrates Destination Professionals Day, highlights ongoing projects

The Grande Prairie Regional Tourism Association is celebrating the people and organizations that drive tourism and economic growth as February 19th marks Destination Professionals Day. 

Wood Buffalo, Grande Prairie Regional Sport Connection conducting survey to examine costs northern athletes face

The Wood Buffalo Sport Connection and the Grande Prairie Regional Sport Connection have announced a joint partnership to conduct an "extensive" survey on the costs associated with travelling for competitions outside Northern Alberta. 

Isabel Campbell students participate in field study to apply classroom learning in real life

The Grande Prairie Public School Division is reflecting on a recent trip that saw some Grade Sevens from Isabel Campbell Public School participating in a field study to learn more about the environment, in a hands-on way, outside the classroom.
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GP-RAVO closing its doors after more than 50 years of volunteer support in Grande Prairie

The Grande Prairie Regional Association of Volunteer Organizations will no longer operate by the end of the month. 

Albertans encouraged to wear pink and stand together during 2025 Pink Shirt Day

Pink Shirt Day is coming up on February 26th, when Canadians across the country will don their pinkest tops to raise awareness about anti-bullying. 

Don’t let the pressure get to you: AMA issues tips for homeowners as Grande Prairie enters freeze-thaw cycle

Grande Prairie is entering its usual freeze-thaw cycle that comes in the late winter and early spring, and the Alberta Motor Association is encouraging homeowners to be mindful of the dangers that come with freezing pipes. 

Peace Regional RCMP thanks community for tips in locating wanted man

The Peace Regional RCMP has located and arrested a man wanted on several outstanding warrants in Peace River. 

PWPSD recognizes class of 2024 top students during Academic Excellence Awards

The Peace Wapiti Public School Division Board of Trustees is honouring 16 Class of 2024 graduates for their academic excellence in their last year of high school. 
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