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GPRTA celebrates Destination Professionals Day, highlights ongoing projects

Community Ethan Montague -
The Grande Prairie Regional Tourism Association is celebrating the people and organizations that drive tourism and economic growth as February 19th marks Destination Professionals Day. 

Free tourism startup seminar coming to GP

News Erica Fisher -
A free seminar for entrepreneurs interested in the tourism industry is coming to Grande Prairie. The Alberta government announced...

Stompede, Folk Festival again looking for tourism funding

News Erica Fisher -
There are two local events vying for Large Scale Tourism Events Funding from the City of Grande Prairie this...

Shadow minister hears tourism concerns in Grande Prairie

News Erica Fisher -
It's clear to Prasad Panda that Alberta municipalities want more return on their tax dollars. While visiting Grande Prairie...

Tourism event fund likely bumping up 2017 property taxes

News Erica Fisher -
This year's property tax increase could be more than expected. Last fall, city councillors voted to reduce the hike...

City looking at funds for large tourism events

News Justine Kelsie -
The city is looking at offering a chunk of money that large tourism events could apply for. It would...

Louise Cote named Regional Tourism Association Executive Director

News Erica Fisher -
The Grande Prairie Regional Tourism Association has found its new Executive Director. Louise Cote will take over the position...

MD of Greenview looking to rebrand

News Erica Fisher -
The MD of Greenview is larger than the country of Belgium, but with a population of less than 5,300....

Tourism strategy to focus on family, sports, and culture

News Jenny Oatway -
The city is looking at developing a strategy for tourism that would be separate from the work that is...

New commercials promoting Grande Prairie region unveiled

News Erica Fisher -
Grande Prairie Regional Tourism has launched the first two in a series of four video commercials, that they hope...

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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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