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Kass Patterson

Born and raised in Calgary, Kass, from a young age, developed a love for learning people's stories and being able to share them with the community (or her family, or whoever would listen). In addition to working in communities like Okotoks and Calgary, Kass has also spent her summers travelling with the World Professional Chuckwagon Association since 2019, to help provide a peek behind the barn door into the world of chuckwagon racing. Outside of work and anything horse related, Kass is a reader and an avid country music fan, and most likely can be found with the biggest cup of coffee possible.

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Stompede tarp sale breaks record by more than $300K

The 2025 Grande Prairie Stompede Tarp Auction Gala broke the previous record set back in 2023 for businesses bidding to have their name race around the track at the end of May during the WPCA wagon races at the Stompede. 

Split The Pot returns as a monthly lottery supporting local healthcare foundations

A 50/50 draw that helps support dozens of healthcare foundations across Alberta, including in Grande Prairie, is returning as a monthly lottery.

Grande Prairie economic region continues to report lowest unemployment rate in the province

The economic region which includes Grande Prairie continued to report the lowest unemployment rate in Alberta in February.

Four lives lost from accidental fatal drug poisoning in Grande Prairie in October

Accidental fatal drug poisoning is said to have claimed the lives of four Grande Prairie residents in October.

Increase in people moving away from major metropolitans a factor in the increase of residential rental prices

The increase in residential rental prices in February has highlighted Grande Prairie in the top five secondary markets for annual rental growth.

Unemployment up from December to January in Grande Prairie economic region

The economic region which includes Grande Prairie continues to report the lowest unemployment rate in Alberta in January.

Grande Prairie region unemployment lowest in province

The economic region which includes Grande Prairie continues to report the lowest unemployment rate in Alberta in December.

For the first time since 2020 zero accidental fatal drug poisoning reported in Grande Prairie

For the first time since January 2020, Grande Prairie has gone without reporting a life being taken by an accidental fatal drug poisoning.

November home sales down from 2023 in Grande Prairie

Home sales in the Grande Prairie region saw a decline in November, while the number of homes put on the market saw an increase.

Local ag society looking to raise $1 million to purchase new ice plant for La Glace community

The community of La Glace is hoping this will be the only winter the community is completely without an ice rink as the local agriculture society is raising funds to purchase a plant for the new community recreation centre.

Grande Prairie region home sales see a boost in October

The number of homes sold in the Grande Prairie region and the number new homes put on the market in October.

Grande Prairie region continues to be amongst the lowest unemployment rates in Alberta

The region that includes Grande Prairie reported the second-lowest unemployment rate across the province in October.

2024 wildfire season sees increase in number of fires, decrease in total land burned

The 2024 wildfire season was a week longer and saw more wildfires than last year, but less land was damaged according to the province.

RCMP halloween safety tips aim to keep the scares fun

With it being the Hallow-week of Halloween, RCMP officials are sharing some tips on how to stay safe as you enjoy all things that go bump in the night.

Grande Prairie residential real estate down in September

The number of homes sold in Grande Prairie and the number of houses on the market in September were down compared to last year.

Wildfire danger level downgraded to low in Grande Prairie Forest Area

The wildfire risk for the Grande Prairie Forest Area has been decreased to low. According to the latest update...
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Any burning except campfires now prohibited under City of GP Fire Advisory

The City of Grande Prairie has joined the county in issuing a fire advisory, effective immediately. 

GPFD responds to downtown dumpster fire

The Grande Prairie Fire Department was dispatched to the area of 99th Avenue and 97th Street in response to a dumpster fire behind the RBC in downtown GP. 

Grande Prairie RCMP reminds residents to watch out for online scams

The Grande Prairie RCMP are reminding residents to be mindful of scams, both online and over the phone. 

Rotary hoping for another sellout year as Dream Home Lottery enters final days

The 32nd Annual Rotary Dream Home Lottery is hoping to sell out for a third year in a row. 

Mounties snag driver doing double the limit during speed enforcement blitz

At least once driver had police doing a double...
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