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52 continuing care home spaces available to Spirit River seniors after Pleasant View Lodge reopens

Community Ethan Montague -
Spirit River's new supportive living spaces have officially opened at Pleasant View Lodge, allowing even more community members to receive a high level of care, close to home. 

More than 3,000 pairs of socks donated to Wapiti House during 2025 2Day FM Sock Drive

Non-profit Ethan Montague -
2Day FM's fourth annual Sock Drive finished up on February 5th, with a record-setting 3,010 pairs donated directly to Wapiti House in Grande Prairie. 

2Day FM annual sock drive approaches 1,000 pairs, Northreach officials call on community for support

Non-profit Ethan Montague -
2Day FM's annual sock drive is underway until the end of January, and with its lofty 3,000-pair goal, the station, and the Northreach Society, are asking for your help to finish this year's drive strong. 

Rising Above Ministries breaks ground on highly anticipated facility expansion

Editors' Picks Ethan Montague -
Rising Above has officially broken ground on their planned facility expansion after reaching 65 per cent of their fundraising goal. 

Grande Prairie City Council pushes backyard suites discussions back by at least two weeks

GP City Hall Ethan Montague -
Grande Prairie homeowners could soon get their backyard suite projects underway as City Council gave two readings to a new set of regulations regarding the issue. 

City rezones vacant land to be used as apartment building development

GP City Hall Ethan Montague -
Grande Prairie City Council has approved some zoning changes that would allow the construction of up to two apartment buildings in a portion of currently vacant land in the Trader Ridge area. 

Infill strategy proposed for older neighbourhoods

News Erica Fisher -
The City could be looking at ways to get new homes built in older neighbourhoods. Grande Prairie's Corporate Services...

Grande Prairie ranked 3rd most affordable housing market in Alberta

News Erica Fisher -
A new report has pegged Grande Prairie as the third most affordable housing market in Alberta. Real estate company...

City weighing land/development corporation

News Tricia Kindleman -
The city is looking at launching a land or housing development corporation. The idea was brought up at a...

Grande Prairie housing market stabilizing with economy: CMHC

News Erica Fisher -
In a report released last week, the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation says housing markets across Alberta are stabilizing...

Berwyn seniors lodge closing

News Erica Fisher -
The seniors lodge in Berwyn is being closed down. The Autumn Lodge was built in 1959 and it's estimated...

$971K invested in Grande Prairie seniors and affordable housing upgrades

Uncategorized Erica Fisher -
The federal and provincial governments have invested nearly a million dollars into upgrades for local affordable, seniors and special...

After slow 2016, Grande Prairie housing market set to stabilize

News Erica Fisher -
2016 was a tough year for the local housing market. Home prices are down, vacancy rates nearly doubled, and...

Alberta seniors want to age in their own communities: Minister

News Erica Fisher -
The new affordable housing development for seniors in Clairmont has been under construction for almost a year now, and...

Grande Prairie in buyer’s market

News Justine Kelsie -
There is a surplus of houses on the market but not a lot of people buying homes in Grande...

Joint government funding for renos and replacements of rural seniors lodges

News Erica Fisher -
Seniors homes in rural communities in serious need of major renovations or replacements will be getting some financial help...
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GP-RAVO closing its doors after more than 50 years of volunteer support in Grande Prairie

Non-profit
The Grande Prairie Regional Association of Volunteer Organizations will no longer operate by the end of the month. 

Albertans encouraged to wear pink and stand together during 2025 Pink Shirt Day

Community
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. 

Don’t let the pressure get to you: AMA issues tips for homeowners as Grande Prairie enters freeze-thaw cycle

Community
Grande Prairie is entering its usual freeze-thaw cycle that comes in the late winter and early spring, and the Alberta Motor Association is encouraging homeowners to be mindful of the dangers that come with freezing pipes. 

Peace Regional RCMP thanks community for tips in locating wanted man

RCMP
The Peace Regional RCMP has located and arrested a man wanted on several outstanding warrants in Peace River. 

PWPSD recognizes class of 2024 top students during Academic Excellence Awards

PWPSD
The Peace Wapiti Public School Division Board of Trustees is honouring 16 Class of 2024 graduates for their academic excellence in their last year of high school. 
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