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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. 

GPPL hosting third annual Christmastime Pajama Ball

The Grande Prairie Public Library's third annual Pajama Ball is scheduled for December 15th so that kids and families can welcome the holiday spirit in their PJs. 

GPPL partners with Santa for Christmas letter writing campaign

The Grande Prairie Public Library is partnering with St. Nick this Christmas season in an effort to make sure that kids across Grande Prairie get their wishlists directly to who needs them. 

Grande Prairie Public Library doing away with membership fees

Starting in 2017, it will be free to get a membership at the Grande Prairie Public Library. Board Chair...

Showcasing local accomplishments for International Women’s Day

March 8th marks International Women's Day as a way to celebrate the social, economic, cultural and political achievement of...

Bedbug sniffing dogs give library the green light

The Grande Prairie Public Library has been certified bedbug free by a pair of four-legged detectives. Certified Detection Dogs...

Library’s Discovery Room named after generous Woking farmer

After donating almost $200,000 over his lifetime, a Woking farmer has bequeathed another $800,000 and land to the Grande Prairie Public Library. William...

UPDATE: Library slashing late fee limit

UPDATE: A previous version of this story included incorrect numbers for current and future fine limits. We apologize for...

Free family tree research at local public librairies

Peace region residents interested in learning more about where they come from now have access to a top-rated genealogical...

Food for Fines on at the Grande Prairie Public Library

Grande Prairie residents who may be a little tardy in returning their library books will have a chance today...

Free registration month drives increase in public library memberships

The decision to offer free memberships in June has turned out to be a great one for the Grande...

Hoopla Digital media now accessible through Peace libraries

If you have a card from a local library in your wallet, you're now able to stream thousands of...

Alberta Party leader in Grande Prairie

The leader of the Alberta Party is visiting Grande Prairie today. Greg Clark is meeting with city council members before...

Understand your utility options

Grande Prairie residents with questions about their gas and electricity bills and want to know more about their options...

Peace Library System approves proposals to improve financial future

The board of the Peace Library System approved a pair of changes that they say will improve the organization's...

City greenlights library renovation

The city has chosen a contractor to begin work on renovations to the Montrose Cultural Centre to the tune...
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City of GP calls for exhibitors for upcoming Youth Career Discovery Expo

The City of Grande Prairie is looking for interested exhibitors for the upcoming Youth Career Discovery Expo, scheduled for May 8th at Bonnetts Energy Centre. 

Residential snow clearing moves into Week B neighbourhoods

The City of Grande Prairie's recent call to clear snow out of residential areas has officially cracked its second week, with clearing set to begin in Week B neighbourhoods today. 

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. 

Peace Wapiti Enterprise Centre part of international research to reform high school education policies

The Peace Wapiti Enterprise Centre welcomed an international guest on March 4th to showcase the school's off-campus programming and discuss high school education policies to better suit student's needs. 

Education among key priorities for County of GP ahead of 2025 wildfire season

The County of Grande Prairie has received the Regional Fire Service's 2024 Annual Report, which identifies several key difference-makers for the county to be mindful of ahead of the 2025 wildfire season. 
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