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Nearly 200 flags buried during Oliver’s Funeral Home flag retirement ceremony

Community Ethan Montague -
Veterans, police officers, cadets, and community members joined one another at the Grande Prairie Cemetery to honour Canadian flags as they enter their final resting place. 

Royal Canadian Legion investigating Soldiers of Odin event at local branch

News Erica Fisher -
An event held at the Royal Canadian Legion in Grande Prairie has prompted its national headquarters to ensure nothing...

Education urged as Grande Prairie remembers

News Erica Fisher -
A local veteran hopes the passing of 100 years since the end of the First World War is an...

Stretch of 101 Avenue to be renamed Veterans Way

News Emma Mason -
A portion of 101 Avenue will soon have an honourary new name. City council has approved Royal Canadian Legion...

Legion undertaking $1.5M donor wall fundraiser

News Erica Fisher -
The Grande Prairie Royal Canadian Legion has launched a new fundraising campaign aimed at bringing in $1.5 million over...

Soldiers honoured in Grande Prairie Remembrance Day services

News Erica Fisher -
Thousands of Grande Prairie residents took in the Remembrance Day ceremonies offered at the Cenotaph in Jubilee Park and...

70,000 poppies now available in Grande Prairie

News Erica Fisher -
Today marks two weeks until Remembrance Day, meaning it's time to get your poppy. The red poppies and their...

Legion members looking for closer parking

News Justine Kelsie -
A city bus stop that was moved over a month ago has Legion members asking questions about where they...

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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.
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