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Veterans Memorial Gardens Weekend of Healing event set for August

Community Ethan Montague - Jan. 2, 2025

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

ANAVETS opens up new location after two years

Community Ethan Montague - Dec. 31, 2024

The Army, Navy, and Air Force Veterans of Canada have opened up their new location in Grande Prairie after nearly two years of work to seal the deal.

Education urged as Grande Prairie remembers

News Erica Fisher - Nov. 12, 2018

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

GP to observe Indigenous Veterans Day for first time

News Erica Fisher - Nov. 6, 2018

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

Soldiers honoured in Grande Prairie Remembrance Day services

News Erica Fisher - Nov. 11, 2016

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

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

GP City Hall Jan. 23, 2025

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 Jan. 23, 2025

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 Jan. 23, 2025

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 Jan. 22, 2025

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 Jan. 22, 2025

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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