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St. Stephen’s chosen as Valleyview recipient of Smile Cookie donations

The Holy Family Catholic Regional Division has announced St. Stephen's School as this year's recipient of the Tim Hortons Smile Cookie Campaign in Valleyview. 

Penson School students deliver seven bags of teddy bears to GPRH

Penson School's Student Council is celebrating another successful teddy bear drive for the Grande Prairie Regional Hospital. 

New Wembley Elementary School Principal excited to return to where teaching career began

Wembley Elementary School is welcoming Theresa Simmonds as temporary principal for the 2025-26 school year. 

Peace Wapiti Enterprise Centre part of international research to reform high school education policies

The Peace Wapiti Enterprise Centre welcomed an international guest on March 4th to showcase the school's off-campus programming and discuss high school education policies to better suit student's needs. 

Volunteers dish out generosity at Rycroft School

The Peace Wapiti Public School Division is celebrating a group of dedicated volunteers and sponsors who have allowed what used to be a student-paid meal to transition into a complimentary hot lunch every Friday. 

Grande Prairie wrestlers shine during 2025 ASAA Rural Wrestling Champs in Red Deer

Student-athletes from Grande Prairie, Sexsmith, and the County of GP are returning home with some precious metals, or medals, after a big showing during the 2025 ASAA Rural Wrestling Championship in Red Deer. 

Grande Yellowhead School Division support staffers join growing CUPE strike

The ongoing province-wide CUPE strike has gained even more traction, with the Grande Yellowhead School Division being the latest to join the nine other education support staff groups on strike across Alberta. 

PWPSD names Mike Lauzon as Assistant Superintendent

The Peace Wapiti Public School Division has named Mike Lauzon as the next Assistant Superintendent of Learning Services. 

HFCRD names Stéphane Gaudreau Acting Principal for Good Shepherd School

The Holy Family Catholic Regional Division has named Stéphane Gaudreau Acting Principal for Good Shepherd School in Peace River. 

PRSD invites community to join them for Métis and Treaty Eight flag raising ceremonies

The Peace River School Division will raise Métis and Treaty Eight flags at two of their schools to mark a physical reminder of the division's commitment to Truth and Reconcilliation. 

PWPSD recognizes class of 2024 top students during Academic Excellence Awards

The Peace Wapiti Public School Division Board of Trustees is honouring 16 Class of 2024 graduates for their academic excellence in their last year of high school. 

Bonanza School students complete school project to help classmates who are deaf and hard of hearing

Grade five and six students at Bonanza School have teamed up with Peace Collaborative Services to complete a project that will benefit some of their own classmates. 

HFCRD encourages students to click with caution during division-wide Cyber Awareness Week

The Holy Family Catholic Regional Division has announced its upcoming Cyber Awareness Week, scheduled to run from February 18th to February 21st. 

GPCSD Support Staff to receive annual three per cent wage bumps under new collective agreement

Grande Prairie and District Catholic Schools have announced the ratification of a new collective agreement with UNIFOR Local 328, which represents around 300 support staffers. 

Harry Balfour School opens outdoor ice rink for PE students, community members

Harry Balfour School students will have the chance to engage in some on-campus wintertime fun thanks to the school's brand-new outdoor skating rink. 

PWPSD students and families encouraged to celebrate the joy of reading during Family Literacy Day

Students throughout the Peace Wapiti School Divison will celebrate Family Literacy Day throughout the end of the month with activities, spirit days, and more. 

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

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

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

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

Legion showcases two new veteran memorial crosswalks

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

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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