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Third fire hall officially opens
West-side residents can breath a sigh of relief - the City of Grande Prairie's third fire hall is complete and is fully operational.
15 hrs ago | The Now Newspaper
Treat Fort McMurray like Grande Prairie, former MLA insists
When he had the ear of the premier in cabinet, and even as an independent, former Fort McMurray MLA Guy Boutilier made a vocal, politically charged case for twinning Highway 63.
County of GP road projects set
The County of Grande Prairie has kicked off a slew of road projects expected to be completed by the end of this year.
Peace Wapiti balances $77.3M budget
The Peace Wapiti Public school Division enthusiastically approved a balanced budget for the 2012-2013 school year at last week's board meeting in Grande Prairie.
Local businessman named to provincial post
A local businessman has risen to the ranks of chairman of the Alberta Chamber of Commerce, the provincial federation of community chambers.
The mushrooming population included a goodly share of young families, which meant more kids, which meant more schools in more new neighbourhoods.
Agency uses old brand for new business
A new real estate company with hopes of capitalizing on a 90-year-old brand, is opening its doors in Grande Prairie.
Half Mile of Hell Rise of the Chuckwagons
There are a lot of stories about how chuckwagon races came into being. The one I like the best is a story that came out of the 1919 Victory Stampede produced by Guy Weadick.
P.A.R.T.Y Program teaches life lessons
Sometimes the best way to reach teenagers is to get them actively involved in the learning process, which is why the P.A.R.T.Y Program relies on interactive presentations about high-risk behaviour.
Fairview teen dies suddenly during volleyball game
A Fairview school is in mourning after a 16-year-old suddenly collapsed and died on Tuesday night during a volleyball game.
A whole lot of Stompeding going on at Evergreen Park today
The 35th Grande Prairie Stompede begins today and the action gets going bright and early, with the rodeo slack, starting at 9 a.m. at Evergreen Park.
Offering offenders better solutions
A year and a half after launching, a local program is showing success in steering mentally ill repeat offenders away from drugs and jail and towards some real help.
County of GP road projects set
The County of Grande Prairie has kicked off a slew of road projects expected to be completed by the end of this year.
Maria Dunn's upcoming performance in Grande Prairie weaves story and song as some of her music accompanies a historical look at the lives of immigrant women who worked at the GWG clothing factory in Edmonton.
The rock hammers, trowels and brushes will be busy again this summer, probing the Wapiti River valley's environs for further fossil treasures.
Powell takes part in prestigious piano competition
A local pianist is returning to her Alberta roots to compete in the Shean Piano Competition, which brings together music students from all over the country.
Peace Wapiti School Division balances $77.3M budget
The Peace Wapiti School Division enthusiastically approved a balanced budget for the 2012-2013 school year during Thursday's board meeting.
Driving laws are meant for you, also
OK folks, May Long Weekend is upon us, so you know what that means in Grande Prairie: Get your parkas out and dust off the snow blower... just kidding, I hope, but our climatic record in this regard, especially in the high country has not been fantastic.
Fundraiser for historic church restoration
In 2010, the society received $250,000 from the province's Community Facilities Enhancement Program.
City receives cash for slope failures
The City of Grande Prairie will receive some cash to help repair areas along the Bear Creek reservoir and in the creek valley itself.