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Peace River kicking off centennial celebrations

News Erica Fisher -
A year's worth of historical events and celebrations has been planned for the Town of Peace River's centennial. 2019...

GP 100 Soap Box Derby returns

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The GP 100 Soap Box Derby is back for another year. The Grande Prairie Rotary After Five Club organized...

Grande Prairie Chamber hands out 2015 awards

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Marilyn Cramer has been recognized for all of her work with the Special Olympics Alberta Winter Games and the...

More attendance records at the Grande Prairie Museum

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The Grande Prairie Museum continues to break attendance records. For the past six months in a row, the number of...

New family to Grande Prairie honoured with inaugural award

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The first ever New Family of the Year has been announced. The French family was recognized in a ceremony at...

Nominations for new Centennial Family Award still being accepted

News Erica Fisher -
In just one month, a new family to Grande Prairie will be given the Centennial Family Award. The designation is...

"Spectacular" turnout for Grande Prairie's Centennial weekend

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The turnout for this weekend's Centennial Spectacular has far exceeded the expectations of organizers. It's estimated 25,000 people made their way...

Stage set for Centennial Spectacular this weekend in Grande Prairie

News Jenny Oatway -
This weekend the city will celebrate its 100th Anniversary in style. The Centennial Spectacular gets started tomorrow evening with a...

Centennial history book looks at spirit of Grande Prairie's community builders

News Erica Fisher -
This weekend's Centennial celebrations officially start with a Welcome Home Mixer at Centre 2000, hosted by the Grande Prairie...

Earn prizes for "Spectacular" photos of centennial celebrations

News Erica Fisher -
Aspiring and pro photographers in Grande Prairie have an opportunity to win a prizes by snapping pictures at this...

Opening night for Grande Prairie Century Play

News Jeff Henson -
Today is the first day for performances of the Grande Prairie Century Play. The special centennial event is part of...

UPDATE: Symphony and Singing moved to People's Church

News Erica Fisher -
UPDATE: Tonight's Symphony and Singing in the Park event has been moved to People's Church due to weather concerns. The Grande...

The Bootleg Saints win Homecoming Festival local artist challenge

News Erica Fisher -
The City of Grande Prairie has announced the winner of its local band challenge for the 100th Anniversary Homecoming...

Grande Prairie embraces traditional soap box derby

News Erica Fisher -
Families lined 95th Street by Hillside School Saturday to cheer on the competitors in the inaugural GP 100 Soap...

One slot open for local artist at 100th Anniversary Homecoming Festival

News Jeff Henson -
Local musicians and groups hoping to perform at the 100th anniversary homecoming festival have two weeks to submit their...

Big name concert highlights Grande Prairie's homecoming weekend

News Jeff Henson -
The Crystal Centre has tabbed it as its Event of the Year for 2014: The 100th Anniversary Homecoming Festival...
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