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Funding for St. Thomas More replacement school in Fairview included in provincial budget

Alberta's Budget 2025 includes funding for several new school projects for communities outside of Calgary and Edmonton, including two in the Grande Prairie region. 

RCMP arrests one following firearms incident near Composite High School

The Grande Prairie RCMP arrested and charged one after an incident involving weapons occurred near the Composite High School. 

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. 

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.

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.

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...
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General tariffs a “major threat” for Alberta forestry as additional softwood lumber duties loom: AFPA

"Slightly perplexed"- that's the sense among Alberta's forestry leaders following the announcements out of the US that tariffs on the already highly disputed softwood lumber export industry are not considered "off the table."

RCMP describes collaboration between GPPS as “ongoing” and “consistent”

The Grande Prairie RCMP and the city's newly established Grande Prairie Police Service have been working together for several weeks now and officials say collaboration between the two agencies has become much more consistent.

GPPS Community Standards Unit, GPFD board up flop house in Cobblestone

The Grande Prairie Police Service's newly established Community Standards Unit and the Grande Prairie Fire Department worked together to board up a vacant home that was posing safety concerns to the community. 

Dust the shoulders off: City begins spring street sweep

As the last remnants of winter melt away across...

Weapon, drugs seized following suspicious vehicle complaint

Various amounts of drugs, and a rifle were among...
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