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Veterans Memorial Gardens Weekend of Healing event set for August

Community Ethan Montague -
The Veterans Memorial Gardens and Interpretive Centre has set the date for their "Soldiers of Suicide" Memorial unveiling and Weekend of Healing Event. 

Numerous city facilities to close during Remembrance Day holiday

Municipal News Ethan Montague -
Several city facilities will either close or operate on reduced hours during the upcoming Remembrance Day holiday weekend. 

Grande Prairie Legion, ANAVETS hosting two Remembrance Day ceremonies

Non-profit Ethan Montague -
The Army, Navy, and Air Force Veterans in Canada Unit 389 will host its annual outdoor Remembrance Day Parade and Ceremony at the Grande Prairie Cenotaph on November 11th. 

Grande Prairie Deputy Mayor accepts the first poppy of the season

Community Ethan Montague -
The Royal Canadian Legion in Grande Prairie kicked off its annual tradition of bestowing the first poppies of the season on local officials on October 25th. 

Education urged as Grande Prairie remembers

News Erica Fisher -
A local veteran hopes the passing of 100 years since the end of the First World War is an...

Remembrance Day 2018: Ceremonies in and around the city

News Emma Mason -
People in the area are preparing to honour those who fought for our country. Here's a list of some...

GP to observe Indigenous Veterans Day for first time

News Erica Fisher -
For the first time ever in Grande Prairie, a ceremony will honour Indigenous veterans from the region. Organizer Renee...

Poppies to honour 100th anniversary of armistice

News Emma Mason -
It's almost time for people in Grande Prairie to purchase a poppy. Royal Canadian Legion Branch #54 President ...

Soldiers honoured in Grande Prairie Remembrance Day services

News Erica Fisher -
Thousands of Grande Prairie residents took in the Remembrance Day ceremonies offered at the Cenotaph in Jubilee Park and...

Remembrance Day ceremonies planned for Peace region

News Erica Fisher -
There are once again two Remembrance Day ceremonies planned for Friday in Grande Prairie. A service will be held...

70,000 poppies now available in Grande Prairie

News Erica Fisher -
Today marks two weeks until Remembrance Day, meaning it's time to get your poppy. The red poppies and their...

Eaglesham students get hands on lesson in trench warfare

News Jenny Oatway -
A group of 27 students braved the cold Monday night to get a taste of what life was like...

Remembrance Day ceremonies in Grande Prairie

News Erica Fisher -
Wherever you are in your day tomorrow, don't forget to observe a moment of silence in remembrance of Canada's...

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City of GP encourages local athletes, coaches, organizations to apply for Pursuit of Excellence Funding

GP City Hall
The City of Grande Prairie is encouraging local athletes and coaches to consider applying for its Pursuit of Excellence Funding as the February 1st deadline quickly approaches. 

Harry Balfour School opens outdoor ice rink for PE students, community members

PWPSD
Harry Balfour School students will have the chance to engage in some on-campus wintertime fun thanks to the school's brand-new outdoor skating rink. 

Three charged in connection with Fairview break-and-enter

RCMP
The Fairview RCMP has laid charges on several people in connection with a break-and-enter that occurred on January 22nd. 

Province invests $450K in Northern Alberta Development Bursary Program, County encourages student applications

Education
The County of Grande Prairie is encouraging soon-to-be and current students to read up on the thousands of dollars in Northern Alberta bursaries available to those living in the north. 

RCMP attempts to freeze out wintertime vehicle theft during Operation Cold Start

RCMP
The Alberta RCMP has once again launched "Operation Cold Start" to raise awareness regarding theft of idling vehicles during the cold season. 
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