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“JustServe” online volunteer platform looks to fill the gap after GP-RAVO shuts down

Given the closure of the Grande Prairie Regional Association of Volunteer Organizations, a new online platform is looking to fill the gap for the city's volunteer community. 

County opens applications for 2025 Operating Assistance Grant

The County of Grande Prairie has opened up applications for its 2025 Operating Assistance Grant. 

County hopeful younger volunteers will be nominated for 2025 “It Takes a Volunteer” campaign

The County of Grande Prairie has opened up nominations for its third edition of the annual "It Takes a Volunteer" campaign.

More than a dozen volunteers recognized during GP-RAVO, City of GP Volunteer Day celebration

The Grande Prairie Regional Association of Volunteer Organizations and the City of Grande Prairie held the annual International Volunteer Day Celebration Breakfast and award ceremony on December 5th. 

Grande Prairie celebrates Volunteers of the Year

December 5th is International Volunteer Day and the Grande Prairie Volunteer Services Bureau marked it with its annual awards...

Local non-profits on display at community trade fair

Grande Prairie residents can learn more about the resources offered in the community at an upcoming trade fair. On...

Volunteers preparing for Tour of Alberta road closures

The Tour of Alberta is just four weeks away and final preparations are being done to make sure both...

Youth honoured as Leaders of Tomorrow

A dozen Grande Prairie-area teens have been recognized for the outstanding contributions they made in their communities. Beaverlodge Region High...

Grande Prairie recognizing its volunteers

It's National Volunteer Week across Canada, and the Grande Prairie Volunteer Services Bureau is honouring the celebration by recognizing...

Volunteers needed for Home Hardware Canada Cup in Grande Prairie

Grande Prairie is hosting two major curling events next season, and volunteers are needed to help them run as...

Grande Prairie celebrating International Volunteer Day

December 5th is celebrated around the world as International Volunteer Day, and here in Grande Prairie, the Volunteer Services...

Stantec helps out Cool Aid Society in Grande Prairie

Stantec employees across the country are rolling up their sleeves to help out in their communities today, and in...

Leaders of Tomorrow honoured at Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon

The Grande Prairie Volunteer Services Bureau hopes other youth will follow the example of the Leaders of Tomorrow Award...
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General tariffs a “major threat” for Alberta forestry as additional softwood lumber duties loom: AFPA

"Slightly perplexed"- that's the sense among Alberta's forestry leaders following the announcements out of the US that tariffs on the already highly disputed softwood lumber export industry are not considered "off the table."

RCMP describes collaboration between GPPS as “ongoing” and “consistent”

The Grande Prairie RCMP and the city's newly established Grande Prairie Police Service have been working together for several weeks now and officials say collaboration between the two agencies has become much more consistent.

GPPS Community Standards Unit, GPFD board up flop house in Cobblestone

The Grande Prairie Police Service's newly established Community Standards Unit and the Grande Prairie Fire Department worked together to board up a vacant home that was posing safety concerns to the community. 

Dust the shoulders off: City begins spring street sweep

As the last remnants of winter melt away across...

Weapon, drugs seized following suspicious vehicle complaint

Various amounts of drugs, and a rifle were among...
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