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School Zones go into effect Thursday in Grande Prairie

Community Kass Patterson -
School Zones will be back in effect in Grande Prairie as of Thursday, with summer coming to an end and the new school year beginning. 

PRSD closes Dixonville School citing “sustainability” and “declining enrollment”

Education Ethan Montague -
The Peace River School Division Board of Trustees has made the decision to close Dixonville School, effective June 30th, 2025. 

Government drops size of new O’Brien Lake West school

News Erica Fisher -
A difference of just 50 students has meant major changes to plans for a new school in Grande Prairie....

UPDATE: Fort St. John teen found hiding axe under jacket

News Erica Fisher -
UPDATE: RCMP say they found the four teens in Toboggan Hill Park. One of them had an axe hidden...

Results of new Catholic high school tender under review

News Erica Fisher -
The tender results are in and Grande Prairie Catholic Schools now has a better idea of what its new...

School supplies needed for local students

News Erica Fisher -
The average Canadian spends $108 per child on school supplies, and the United Way wants to help ease the...

New Royal Oaks school named after local dino donor

News Justine Kelsie -
The new school opening in September 2017 in Royal Oaks has been named after a Grande Prairie born man....

Reminder: school zones back in effect Tuesday

News Erica Fisher -
School zones are back in effect as of tomorrow morning. Monday to Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.,...

City helping build field house for new Catholic school

News Erica Fisher -
A new K-9 Catholic school is slated to open in Royal Oaks next fall, but the one piece that...

GP Catholic building biggest elementary school yet

News Erica Fisher -
Construction is underway on the new K-9 Catholic school in Royal Oaks, with completion expected by next June. An...

School supplies needed

News Erica Fisher -
When school starts this fall, many children in our community will show up without the basic supplies. That's the motivation...

New Catholic school site moved to Arbour Hills

News Erica Fisher -
The new junior/senior high school for the Grande Prairie Catholic School District will no longer be built in Whispering...

County makes room for two new schools in Whispering Ridge

News Erica Fisher -
The County of Grande Prairie has approved the construction of two new schools in Whispering Ridge. Both the Peace...

Catholic School Board picks Whispering Ridge for new Jr/Sr High

News Erica Fisher -
The Grande Prairie Catholic School District has settled on a location for its new junior-senior high school. The 1,100 student school...

Royal Oaks school design nominated for award

News Jenny Oatway -
The blueprint for what will be the Grande Prairie Catholic School District's Royal Oaks K-9 school has been nominated...

Educators descend on Grande Prairie for annual teachers’ convention

News Jenny Oatway -
The annual Mighty Peace Teachers' Convention is getting underway in Grande Prairie again today and tomorrow. Convention Board President...
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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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