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Odyssey House appoints new Executive Director, thanks Lisa Watson for five years of service

Community Ethan Montague -
The Grande Prairie Odyssey House has appointed a new Executive Director after Lisa Watson stepped down from the role after five years of service. 

GP Sport Connection accepting nominations for 2025 Northwest Alberta Sport Excellence Awards

Sports Ethan Montague -
The Grande Prairie Regional Sport Connection is currently accepting nominations for the 2025 Northwest Alberta Sport Excellence Awards. 

City approves land transfer allowing CMHA to expand affordable housing near WIllow Place

GP City Hall Ethan Montague -
Grande Prairie City Council has agreed to a land sale that could allow the Canadian Mental Health Association to add an additional 55 housing units to Willow Place.

Rising Above Grande Prairie to break ground on new facility in the new year

Non-profit Ethan Montague -
Rising Above Grande Prairie has set the date for the groundbreaking ceremony of the non-profit's new recovery facility. 

Website refresh surfaces more of your important local stories

Editors' Picks John White -
Regular visitors to this website will have noticed some changes to the home page and other templates in recent days. This is a feature not a bug, to coin a popular IT phrase.

Annual Grande Prairie Storm Teddy Bear Toss set for Friday

Grande Prairie Storm My GP Now -
Big night at Bonnetts Energy Centre on Friday as the annual Teddy Bear Toss takes place when the Grande Prairie Storm host the Drayton Valley Thunder.

Freezing rain warning issued for much of Grande Prairie region

Weather Warnings My GP Now -
A freezing rain warning has been issued for much of the Grande Prairie region, and with it, some potentially treacherous highway conditions.

County Regional Fire Service opens the doors at new “state-of-the-art” firefighter training facility

County of Grande Prairie Ethan Montague -
The County Regional Fire Service and its partners have announced the grand opening of a brand new, state-of-the-art Fire Training Centre. 

$10 million covered outdoor structure project location to be finalized by the end of 2024

GP City Hall Ethan Montague -
Grande Prairie Mayor Jackie Clayton has confirmed a location for the already approved covered recreation space will be chosen by the end of the year.

NWP recognizes five with awards during President’s Ball

Northwestern Polytechnic Ethan Montague -
Northwestern Polytechnic recognized several community leaders during its 37th Annual President's Ball.

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

Education
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. 

RCMP attempts to freeze out wintertime vehicle theft during Operation Cold Start

RCMP
The Alberta RCMP has once again launched "Operation Cold Start" to raise awareness regarding theft of idling vehicles during the cold season. 

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

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

Mercer Peace River, Woodland Cree extend Peace River Logging co-ownership agreement securing upwards of 80 local jobs

Business
Mercer Peace River Pulp and Woodland Cree First Nation will continue their co-ownership of Peace River Logging after signing a "historic agreement" extending their relationship. 

Police seize more than 200 grams of suspected drugs during proactive patrols in Grande Prairie

RCMP
The Grande Prairie RCMP has laid charges on one during a proactive patrol in the area of 101st Street on January 20th. 
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