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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 »
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 »
Candace Sanderson: The Sculptor
Posted November 3, 2016
Candace Sanderson did not give herself a ‘Plan B’ when she made the decision to pursue her creative passion full time in 2012. “I always knew I wanted to be an artist even from a young age,” says Sanderson in work boots, with bright eyes and her hair pulled back into a braid that falls past her shoulders. &ldq... Read Article »
Alecia Sandboe's Summer Experience at GPRC NBDC
Posted November 2, 2016
GPRC University Transfer graduate, Alecia Sandboe is heading into the third year of her Bachelor of Science program at the University of Alberta well prepared after spending her summer working in the College’s world-class laboratory. “All summer I got to work for GPRC’s ... Read Article »
Governor General's Academic Medal Recipient 2016
Posted October 19, 2016
Christine Thiessen came to GPRC to turn her job into a lifelong career. The Early Learning and Child Care (ELCC) program graduate accomplished that and graduated with the top marks in the college last year earning herself the Governor General’s Collegiate Bronze Academic Medal. The Governor General’s Academic Medal is one... Read Article »