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Volunteers dish out generosity at Rycroft School

The Peace Wapiti Public School Division is celebrating a group of dedicated volunteers and sponsors who have allowed what used to be a student-paid meal to transition into a complimentary hot lunch every Friday. 

Grande Prairie wrestlers shine during 2025 ASAA Rural Wrestling Champs in Red Deer

Student-athletes from Grande Prairie, Sexsmith, and the County of GP are returning home with some precious metals, or medals, after a big showing during the 2025 ASAA Rural Wrestling Championship in Red Deer. 

Grande Yellowhead School Division support staffers join growing CUPE strike

The ongoing province-wide CUPE strike has gained even more traction, with the Grande Yellowhead School Division being the latest to join the nine other education support staff groups on strike across Alberta. 

PWPSD names Mike Lauzon as Assistant Superintendent

The Peace Wapiti Public School Division has named Mike Lauzon as the next Assistant Superintendent of Learning Services. 

HFCRD names Stéphane Gaudreau Acting Principal for Good Shepherd School

The Holy Family Catholic Regional Division has named Stéphane Gaudreau Acting Principal for Good Shepherd School in Peace River. 

PRSD invites community to join them for Métis and Treaty Eight flag raising ceremonies

The Peace River School Division will raise Métis and Treaty Eight flags at two of their schools to mark a physical reminder of the division's commitment to Truth and Reconcilliation. 

PWPSD recognizes class of 2024 top students during Academic Excellence Awards

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. 

Bonanza School students complete school project to help classmates who are deaf and hard of hearing

Grade five and six students at Bonanza School have teamed up with Peace Collaborative Services to complete a project that will benefit some of their own classmates. 

HFCRD encourages students to click with caution during division-wide Cyber Awareness Week

The Holy Family Catholic Regional Division has announced its upcoming Cyber Awareness Week, scheduled to run from February 18th to February 21st. 

GPCSD Support Staff to receive annual three per cent wage bumps under new collective agreement

Grande Prairie and District Catholic Schools have announced the ratification of a new collective agreement with UNIFOR Local 328, which represents around 300 support staffers. 

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

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. 

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. 

PWPSD appoints new Superintendent of Schools

The Peace Wapiti Public School Division Board of Trustees has appointed Mr. Shawn O'Shea as Superintendent of Schools, effective September 1st of this year. 

SIN numbers included in data breach affecting Grande Prairie schools

A data breach is affecting all three Grande Prairie school divisions as clients of PowerSchool. 

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.

Grade 7 student wins 2024 PWPSD Christmas card art contest

A Grade 7 student at Harry Balfour School has been crowned the winner of the Peace Wapiti Public School Division's 2024 Christmas card art contest. 
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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. 

93rd Street in County Industrial Park to close for construction, detours implemented

The County of Grande Prairie is informing drivers that 93rd Street in the County Industrial Park will be closed on March 5th. 

Volunteers dish out generosity at Rycroft School

The Peace Wapiti Public School Division is celebrating a group of dedicated volunteers and sponsors who have allowed what used to be a student-paid meal to transition into a complimentary hot lunch every Friday. 

Alberta Blue Cross Community Wellbeing grant returns after “overwhelming” success last year

Alberta Blue Cross is bringing back its Community Wellbeing grant program for 2024, to support the work of community organizations who promote the physical, mental, and social wellbeing of Albertans. 

Shopping local “always good practice”: GP Chamber of Commerce reacts to US tariffs

On March 4th at midnight, a blanket 25 per cent tariff on most imported Canadian goods to the US took effect, leaving many wondering how this will affect businesses at the local level.
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