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GPCSD Support Staff to receive annual three per cent wage bumps under new collective agreement

Grande Prairie and District Catholic Schools have announced the ratification of a new collective agreement with UNIFOR Local 328, which represents around 300 support staffers. 

NWP, Spartan Controls announce 15-year naming agreement for NWP’s new industrial automation space

Local industrial automation leader Spartan Controls has announced a 15-year partnership with Northwestern Polytechnic as the exclusive naming partner for the school's new $16 million, full-service training and education space. 

GPPSD non-instructional staff to receive 12 per cent wage increase over four years thanks to new deal

The Grande Prairie Public School Division and the GPPSD Employee's Association have ratified a new four-year agreement, which will take effect from September 1st, 2024, through August 31st, 2028.

Harry Balfour School opens outdoor ice rink for PE students, community members

Harry Balfour School students will have the chance to engage in some on-campus wintertime fun thanks to the school's brand-new outdoor skating rink. 

Province invests $450K in Northern Alberta Development Bursary Program, County encourages student applications

The County of Grande Prairie is encouraging soon-to-be and current students to read up on the thousands of dollars in Northern Alberta bursaries available to those living in the north. 

PWPSD students and families encouraged to celebrate the joy of reading during Family Literacy Day

Students throughout the Peace Wapiti School Divison will celebrate Family Literacy Day throughout the end of the month with activities, spirit days, and more. 

PWPSD appoints new Superintendent of Schools

The Peace Wapiti Public School Division Board of Trustees has appointed Mr. Shawn O'Shea as Superintendent of Schools, effective September 1st of this year. 

NWP included in $56 million national research initiatives

Northwestern Polytechnic has announced its participation in two "major" national research commercialization initiatives, totaling more than $56 million in funding that will enhance innovation and entrepreneurship across the country. 

Longtime music, religion teacher named Holy Family Catholic Division Faith Permeation Coordinator

The Holy Family Catholic Regional Division has appointed Nicola Quigley as the Division Faith Permeation Coordinator. 

School Bus Cancellations, January 16th

School Bus Cancellation Thread

SIN numbers included in data breach affecting Grande Prairie schools

A data breach is affecting all three Grande Prairie school divisions as clients of PowerSchool. 
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