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Local Grade 6 class spreads holiday cheer with $3,700 donation to Grande Prairie Mustard Seed

Some Grade 6 students at Grande Prairie Christian School got into the spirit of giving this Christmas season, raising $3,700 for the local Mustard Seed.

GPPSD students sleigh during 2024 Holiday Art Card Contest

The Grande Prairie Public School Division has announced the winners of the 2024 GPPSD Board of Trustees Holiday Art Card Contest. 

GPPSD staff member receives Indigenous Educator Award

The Grande Prairie Public School Division is celebrating Division Coordinator of Indigenous Programming Krista Umble as one of five recipients of Indspire's prestigious Indigenous Educator Awards. 

AHS to hold info session on cannabis and teens

What effect does cannabis use have on teenagers? That's one of the questions Alberta Health Services is hoping to...

Family unhappy with fine for teacher who slapped child

A Grande Prairie mother says she feels defeated by the result of a hearing for a teacher who hit...

UPDATE: Students return to Hillside School after evacuation

UPDATE: As of 12:55 p.m. GPPSD says staff and students have returned to the school. The issue has reportedly...

Workshop to show people how to support LGBTQIA+ youth

Alberta Health Services wants to teach people how to support LGBTQIA+ youth in Grande Prairie. It will be hosting...

Thirteen local public schools to receive $25,000 in funding

Thirteen public schools in the area are set to receive an extra $25,000 in funding this month. The money...

Security guard sentenced on child porn charges

A Grande Prairie security guard has been handed an 18-month sentence for child pornography charges. Brian Hanly was sentenced...

Grande Prairie vice-principal charged with sexual assault

UPDATE #2: As of December 13th, 2019 four charges of sexual assault and two charges of sexual contact have...

Public school class sizes expected to improve

There's still room for improvement when it comes to class sizes in Grande Prairie. Grande Prairie Public School District...

PWA highest ranked high school in Grande Prairie: Fraser Institute

The Fraser Institute has ranked Peace Wapiti Academy as the top high school in Grande Prairie. The controversial annual...

Threat rumours spur internet use talks

The Grande Prairie Public School District is using last week's scare as a way to talk to students about...

“No truth” to school shooting rumours: Public School District

UPDATE: Grande Prairie RCMP say they have identified the origin of the threats and have confirmed them to be...

Public getting update on Comp replacement progress

Families and neighbours can get their first look at plans for the Composite High School replacement Monday night. An...

Spirit of Roy Bickell celebrated at school opening

Education Minister David Eggen was on hand Thursday for the official grand opening of Roy Bickell Public School. The...

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City of Grande Prairie reminds residents of snow-clearing policy

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GP Storm Goalie records third shutout of the season, named Defensive Player of the Week

Grande Prairie Storm netminder Nicholas Jones has been selected as the AJHL's Defensive Player of the Week after two dominating performances between the pipes last week. 

Snowfall warning issued for Grande Prairie

Environment Canada has issued a snowfall warning for the Grande Prairie region with upwards of 25 centimetres of snow expected before it's all said and done. Officials say the snow will kick off Thursday night, and it's expected to intensify throughout Friday before tapering off on Saturday.

County encourages non-profits to sign up for 2025 Roadside Cleanup Program

Applications will soon be accepted for the County of Grande Prairie's 2025 Roadside Cleanup. 
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