Tag: veterans

Nearly 200 flags buried during Oliver’s Funeral Home flag retirement ceremony

Community Ethan Montague - February 13, 2025

Veterans, police officers, cadets, and community members joined one another at the Grande Prairie Cemetery to honour Canadian flags as they enter their final resting place.

Veterans Memorial Gardens Weekend of Healing event set for August

Community Ethan Montague - January 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 - December 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 - November 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 - November 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 - November 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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Big rev, bigger ticket: Motorcyclist clocked doing 70 km/h over the limit

Crime July 10, 2025

Grande Prairie Enforcement Services is reminding drivers to slow down in construction zones after a motorcyclist was clocked at more than 70 kilometres an hour over the posted limit.

Section of Poplar Drive under construction next week

Traffic & Closures July 10, 2025

Drivers and those who live off Poplar Drive are being reminded of some planned work to finish up underground stormwater pipe repairs.

AHS advises of potential measles exposure in Fairview

Health Care July 9, 2025

Residents in Fairview are being advised of potential exposure to measles.

37-year-old charged after Mounties seize dozens of cartons of unstamped cigarettes

Crime July 9, 2025

A Clairmont man is facing a slew of charges...

13th Walk to Remember set for end of September

Community July 10, 2025

The 13th annual 13th Annual Peace Country Walk to Remember will once again take place throughout Muskoseepi Park later this year.

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