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 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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