Tag: Volunteers

Volunteer Day Breakfast, award ceremony to spotlight those who give back

Community Ethan Montague - Dec. 2, 2024

The City of Grande Prairie and the Grande Prairie Regional Association of Volunteer Organization's annual International Volunteer Day Celebration Breakfast is scheduled for December 5th.

City of GP, GP-RAVO hosting annual International Volunteer Day breakfast

Non-profit Ethan Montague - Nov. 5, 2024

The Grande Prairie Regional Association of Volunteer Organizations and the City of Grande Prairie are hosting a special breakfast to honour the volunteers who donate their time to make their community a better place.

Volunteer of the Year Awards nominations close Friday

Community Kass Patterson - Oct. 15, 2024

Time is running out to make nominations for this year’s Grande Prairie Regional Association of Volunteer Organizations Volunteer of...

Year’s outstanding volunteers recognized

News Erica Fisher - Dec. 5, 2018

Grande Prairie is a community largely powered by volunteers, and some of the best have been honoured. On International...

Volunteer Services Bureau programs thriving despite downturn

News Erica Fisher - May. 8, 2018

While the local economy is turning around, the Grande Prairie Volunteer Services Bureau has yet to see the effects....

10 youth honoured with Leaders of Tomorrow Awards

News Justine Kelsie - Apr. 18, 2016

Ten volunteers were recognized on Friday for their work in the community. The Leaders of Tomorrow and Volunteer Luncheon...

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City, County of GP to provide letters of support, backing AFPA’s efforts to push against American tariffs

GP City Hall Mar. 25, 2025

Grande Prairie City Council has directed Mayor Jackie Clayton to write a letter of support indicating the city's desire to back the Alberta Forest Products Association in its efforts to push against American tariffs on Canadian lumber.

Keep the winters on: Environment Canada issues special weather statement for GP area, heavy, wet snow expected

Weather Warnings Mar. 25, 2025

Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for several communities in the Grande Prairie area.

City continues advocacy to take the shock out of electricity distribution costs

GP City Hall Mar. 25, 2025

Grande Prairie City Council will continue advocating for "more equitable" electricity distribution in 2025.

Best finish in over a decade lands rookie Storm Head Coach AJHL Coach of the Year

Grande Prairie Storm Mar. 25, 2025

In his very first year of Head Coaching, the Grande Prairie Storm's Chris Schmidt can hold his head high after winning this season's AJHL Coach of the Year award.

Tiny Hands of Hope invites local moms to attend Bereaved Mother’s Day Brunch

Community Mar. 25, 2025

Tiny Hands of Hope is inviting mothers to attend their 2nd Annual Bereaved Mother's Day Brunch to celebrate moms and cherish their children's memories.

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