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GPRC Looks Forward to the Future
Posted April 6, 2017
Twenty-five years ago Carol-Lee Eckhardt—a part-time GPRC Foundation Officer at the time—dreamed up an idea for a fundraiser. They built a time capsule, shaped like a rocket ship, and sold letters to the future. People put in letters addressed to whoever they wanted, photos, lines to be printed in the Tapestry, the ... Read Article »
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Dr. Lana Delaney Fulfilled Her Passion
Posted March 23, 2017
Dr. Lana Delaney took a rather unusual path to becoming co-owner of an Equine Surgical and Ambulatory Clinic in Sherwood Park with her husband Dr. Ryan Shoemaker. Delaney was always comfortable around horses, after all, she grew up running race horses with her family. Despite always knowing she wanted to work with animals her p... Read Article »
Grande Prairie Star Tenille Releases Song for GPRC 50th Anniversary
Posted December 1, 2016
Nashville country star and Grande Prairie native, Tenille Nadkrynechny (Tenille) says writing the 50th Anniversary song for GPRC was a great honour. “Grande Prairie is my home,” says Tenille. “I grew up getting to be involved in this inspiring community and amazing college so, I was honoured to be asked t... Read Article »
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GPRC Across Generations
Posted November 25, 2016
Bachelor of Science University Transfer student Reid Boulet knew he wanted to start his post-secondary education at Grande Prairie Regional College for a number of reasons; one, close to home, two, small class-sizes but most importantly he wanted to be part of a dream his grandfather helped start five decades ago. “Grandpa taug... Read Article »
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ELCC Students Take The Leap of Leaving Home
Posted November 15, 2016
Ashley Rowe and Brigitte Cockney left their hometown of Hay River, Northwest Territories with a population of roughly 4,000 people to come to the big city, and make their dreams a reality. “I was really afraid of leaving home,” says Rowe, GPRC Early Learning and Child Care (ELCC) student. “Back home, everyone knows ... Read Article »