Tag: fundraiser

Special Olympics Alberta Summer Games asks residents to get freezin’ for a reason during Polar Plunge fundraiser

Community Ethan Montague - February 5, 2025

The 2025 Special Olympics Alberta Summer Games are coming to Grande Prairie, but before the weather warms up, the organization is hosting a chilly fundraiser to raise money and get people excited about the upcoming games.

Odyssey House officials excited for GrandeCon 2025 after three successful years

Community Ethan Montague - December 17, 2024

The Grande Prairie Odyssey House is celebrating the success of its GrandeCon fundraising event's three-year run.

Local ag society looking to raise $1 million to purchase new ice plant for La Glace community

Community Kass Patterson - December 11, 2024

The community of La Glace is hoping this will be the only winter the community is completely without an ice rink as the local agriculture society is raising funds to purchase a plant for the new community recreation centre.

GoFundMe started for local three-year-old with cancer

News Emma Mason - April 24, 2019

The family of a three-year-old Grande Prairie area girl who was recently diagnosed with cancer is looking for help....

Hole-in-one tournament prize upped to $5 million

News Erica Fisher - May 24, 2018

The stakes have been raised. The prize for the annual hole-in-one tournament sponsored by Subway has gone from a...

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Enjoy the water but be safe: Water safety tips from GP Technical Search and Rescue

Provincial June 14, 2025

As the weather heats up and people look to cool down in the different bodies of water around Alberta, Grande Prairie Technical Search and Rescue is reminding everyone to keep safety in mind.

All evacuation orders lifted in County of Grande Prairie

Fire June 13, 2025

The County of Grande Prairie has lifted all evacuation orders that were in place because of the Kiskatinaw River wildfire.

St. John Paul II graduate receives prestigious scholarship

Education June 13, 2025

A Grande Prairie high school graduate is the recipient of a $100,000 scholarship for the next step in his education at the University of Calgary.

Evacuation area reduced in county, Kiskatinaw River wildfire remains classified as out of control

Fire June 12, 2025

The County of Grande Prairie has reduced the Kiskatinaw River wildfire evacuation area, allowing those who live east of Range Road 132 to Range Road 130 between Township Road 710 and Township Road 740 to return home.

Swanavon students stir up community spirit during Lemonade Fundraiser

Community June 12, 2025

Ahead of Lemonade Day on Saturday, Grande 1 students...

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