The Grande Prairie Youth Advisory Council is currently accepting nominations for the Youth Engagement Awards for 2022.

The City of Grande Prairie is currently recruiting public members to join the new Coordinated Care Campus Community Advisory Committee.

The purpose of the committee is to provide a connection between the Coordinated Care Campus and the community, with members providing advice and feedback on matters related to the facility.

Its mandate aims to:

The City of Grande Prairie is currently hiring for an Indigenous Relations Advisor to join the organization.

The position is a new role and is part of the City’s commitment to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) Calls-to-Action. Its purpose is to provide leadership, cultural expertise, consultation, and guidance to lead the development and implementation of a Reconciliation Framework and Action Plan for the City of Grande Prairie.

The City of Grande Prairie’s Youth Advisory Council is partnering with The Debtless Students to host a free virtual education session on how to start budgeting and saving, as well as learn about credit, loans, and investments.

The Women of Influence Awards 2022 recipients were announced today in a virtual event.

The awards take place to commemorate International Women’s Day in Grande Prairie and aim to recognize local women who have made a strong impact by promoting equality, providing opportunities for women in the community and breaking barriers in their field.

The Women of Influence Awards are proud to announce Cecilia Ntombizodwa Mzvondiwa as the keynote speaker for the 2022 virtual event.

Six individuals and three organizations in the social services field were honoured at today’s Passionate Heart Awards.

This year is the 16th annual event and the second time the ceremony was held virtually.

 Sponsored by Family Community Support Services (FCSS) in the City of Grande Prairie, County of Grande Prairie and towns of Beaverlodge, Sexsmith and Wembley, the Passionate Heart Awards celebrate people, teams and businesses that make a difference in their communities by enhancing social services or generally improving quality of life in the region.

Nominations are now open to recognize local women who have made a strong impact by promoting equality, providing opportunities for women in the community and breaking barriers in their field through the Women of Influence Awards.

Awards are available in the following categories:

The County and City of Grande Prairie and towns of Beaverlodge, Sexsmith and Wembley are currently seeking nominations of outstanding individuals and local organizations in the social services sector for the 2021 Annual Passionate Heart Awards. 

Award nominations are open for people and organizations who contribute significantly to their community, enhance social services in the region, and are dedicated to improving quality of life.

Four award categories are available including: