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NWP receives $195K grant to research insecticide resistance in harmful-to-honeybees mite

Northwestern Polytechnic's Bee Diagnostic Centre is buzzin' after receiving a $195K grant geared at protecting honey bees. 

NWP part of “historic” five post-secondary institution MoU signing to make northern education more accessible

Five post-secondary institutions are now "more connected than ever" after inking a historic Memorandum of Understanding in Fort McMurray on March 14th. 

NWP announces new Social Work Diploma program to accommodate growing need in the north

Northwestern Polytechnic has announced its new Social Work Diploma program has been approved and is now accepting nominations for this year's Fall semester. 

NWP Fairview celebrates class of 2025, Valedictorian

Northwestern Polytechnic celebrated their 2024-25 Fairview campus grads over the weekend. 

NWP, Spartan Controls announce 15-year naming agreement for NWP’s new industrial automation space

Local industrial automation leader Spartan Controls has announced a 15-year partnership with Northwestern Polytechnic as the exclusive naming partner for the school's new $16 million, full-service training and education space. 

NWP included in $56 million national research initiatives

Northwestern Polytechnic has announced its participation in two "major" national research commercialization initiatives, totaling more than $56 million in funding that will enhance innovation and entrepreneurship across the country. 

NWP accepting applications for new Emergency Medical Responder certificate

Northwestern Polytechnic has begun accepting applications for its highly anticipated, newly approved Emergency Medical Responder training certificate for the Spring 2025 intake. 

NWP recognizes five with awards during President’s Ball

Northwestern Polytechnic recognized several community leaders during its 37th Annual President's Ball.
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19-bed transition unit at QEII hopes to alleviate capacity pressures at GP Regional Hospital

A new 19-bed inpatient transition unit at the QEII Ambulatory Care Centre hopes to alleviate capacity pressures on the local health system. 

Crews fight fire with fire near Sturgeon Lake during hazard reduction burns

The Grande Prairie Forest Area remains fire free this season; however, controlled burning is underway in Sturgeon Lake to reduce the fire danger for the community. 

Nurse pay raise raises hopes for more healthcare workers in Grande Prairie

Grande Prairie council is hopeful the latest pay raise for nurses in Alberta will be more medical professionals making their way to the city.

Storm brewing for Calgary or Drumheller after Grande Prairie sweeps aside Wolverines

The Grande Prairie Storm remain undefeated in the playoffs after completing the sweep over Whitecourt on April 8th. 

City of GP opens up registration for 2025 Grande Prairie Triathlon

Formerly known as the Eastlink Centre Triathlon, this year's event will include the usual categories- Try-a-Tri, Kids of Steel, Sprint, and Team Sprint, with new branding this time around. 
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