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Peace River – Westlock child poverty rate among country’s highest

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The federal riding of Peace River - Westlock has one of the worst child poverty rates in Canada. A...

United Way serving up KD to raise poverty awareness

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Even in these poor economic times, it can still be hard to picture Grande Prairie households living in poverty....

Nearly one in 11 Grande Prairie households living in poverty

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One in 11 Grande Prairie households in Grande Prairie live below the poverty line. That's one of the shocking...

1 in 8 Grande Prairie children live in poverty

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Grande Prairie has the second lowest child poverty rate of major Alberta centres, but it's still in the double...

Free bus passes and more recreation credits possible for low income families

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When city council looks at its budget for the next four years, it could be considering a couple of...

Shining a Light on Poverty in Grande Prairie

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Although there's no official measure for poverty, it's estimated that nearly 15 per cent of Canadians are considered "low-income". Community Social...

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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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