Tag: christmas

Christmas cheer cleared for landing during annual GPRH “Stuff the Heli” toy drive

Community Ethan Montague -
A local helicopter service is calling on the Grande Prairie region to help "Stuff the Heli" with toys for children in care at the Grande Prairie Regional Hospital. 

Local Grade 6 class spreads holiday cheer with $3,700 donation to Grande Prairie Mustard Seed

Community Ethan Montague -
Some Grade 6 students at Grande Prairie Christian School got into the spirit of giving this Christmas season, raising $3,700 for the local Mustard Seed.

Several County of Grande Prairie waste management centres operating on adjusted hours during Christmas break

County of Grande Prairie Ethan Montague -
The County of Grande Prairie has set the holiday hours for its facilities and services, including recycling, the landfill, and others. 

GPPSD students sleigh during 2024 Holiday Art Card Contest

Education Ethan Montague -
The Grande Prairie Public School Division has announced the winners of the 2024 GPPSD Board of Trustees Holiday Art Card Contest. 

Some Grande Prairie businesses look toward local delivery options during CUPW strike

Business Ethan Montague -
Concerns continue to mount among residents and businesses across the country given the ongoing CUPW strike, forcing some Grande Prairie businesses to look to other means of delivery, especially during the holiday season. 

Grade 7 student wins 2024 PWPSD Christmas card art contest

PWPSD Ethan Montague -
A Grade 7 student at Harry Balfour School has been crowned the winner of the Peace Wapiti Public School Division's 2024 Christmas card art contest. 

GPPL hosting third annual Christmastime Pajama Ball

Community Ethan Montague -
The Grande Prairie Public Library's third annual Pajama Ball is scheduled for December 15th so that kids and families can welcome the holiday spirit in their PJs. 

GP Accessible Transit users given the chance to visit Northern Spirit Lightshow this Christmas season

GP City Hall Ethan Montague -
Accessible Transit riders will receive a special gift from the City of Grande Prairie this Christmas, through a unique seasonal initiative. 

London Drugs hosting ninth annual Stocking Stuffers for Seniors event

Community Ethan Montague -
The ninth annual Stocking Stuffers for Seniors event is back at London Drugs, and the Grande Prairie branch is looking to grow on last year's more than 600 seniors supported during the campaign. 

GPPL partners with Santa for Christmas letter writing campaign

Community Ethan Montague -
The Grande Prairie Public Library is partnering with St. Nick this Christmas season in an effort to make sure that kids across Grande Prairie get their wishlists directly to who needs them. 

Grande Prairie Salvation Army kicks off 2024 Kettle Campaign

Non-profit Ethan Montague -
The Salvation Army's annual Christmas Kettle Campaign is in full swing in Grande Prairie. 

Eastlink Centre offering discounted punch passes, annual memberships, ahead of holiday season

Community Ethan Montague -
Holly-Day seasonal deals are back at the Eastlink Centre just in time for Christmas, and residents have until December 24th to take advantage. 

Grande Prairie residents invited to welcome in the holidays during annual Christmas Tree Light-Up

GP City Hall Ethan Montague -
All of Grande Prairie is invited to kick off the Christmas season with the City of Grande Prairie and the Downtown Association during the upcoming Christmas Tree Light-Up at Bonnetts Energy Centre on December 1st. 

Odyssey House seeks community support during 2024 Adopt-a-Family program

Community Ethan Montague -
The Grande Prairie Odyssey House is calling for community support as the holiday season fast approaches. The annual Adopt-a-Family program...

Christmas tree collection starts Monday

News Erica Fisher -
Grande Prairie residents can get rid of their Christmas trees for free starting next week. Aquatera will be picking...

Fletcher family aims to leave no one alone on Christmas

News Erica Fisher -
If anyone in Grande Prairie doesn't have anywhere to go for Christmas dinner this year, the Fletcher family has...
Load more

cfri Now playing play

cjgy Now playing play

- Advertisement -

Latest News

Eyes on the road: Tips for safe holiday travel as snow in forecast for parts of Alberta

Community
The first snowfall of the final stretch of the year is in the forecast for some communities, including parts of the Peace Country, which could impact holiday travel over the coming Thanksgiving long weekend. 

Wembley Wildcats receive RONA Rookies program support

Community
The Wembley Wildcats are among 150 minor hockey teams across Canada receiving support through the RONA Rookies program this season.

Rotary Clubs of Grande Prairie launches annual Dignity Drive

Community
The Rotary Clubs of Grande Prairie's Dignity Drive has kicked off for another year. 

Legion showcases two new veteran memorial crosswalks

Community
The Grande Prairie Legion has unveiled two brand-new veteran memorial crosswalks in the city.

NWP Wolves women’s hockey team ready to take bite out of ACAC

Community
Northwestern Polytechnic's Wolves women's hockey team is hoping the community can come together to pack the rink at their inaugural home game in the Alberta Colleges Athletics Conference on Friday.
- Advertisement -