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GPRC alumni paving the way with electric motors
Posted February 24, 2021
Arlin Sansome’s love of hot rods first sparked when he was just a toddler, tinkering on cars by his father’s side in the family garage. The son of an automotive mechanic, Sansome soon discovered a passion for motorcycles and racing that later evolved into a record-breaking career working on electric vehicles.Today Sansome, 41, ha... Read Article »
Bees Sweeten Izzy Corvalan's Career Prospects
Posted February 17, 2021
Isabel "Izzy" Corvalan's mind is abuzz with career possibilities in the sciences thanks to her employment at the GPRC National Bee Diagnostic Centre (NBDC) in Beaverlodge.NBDC is the first comprehensive laboratory in Canada to deliver a full array of diagnostic services for honeybee pest... Read Article »
Student Engagement in Academic Research: A Win-Win
Posted February 10, 2021
For Gabrielle Barkman, moving to Grande Prairie from a tiny town in Manitoba was a tremendous shock to the system, especially at the tender age of 15. “My entire high school back home had only 100 kids in it,” she said. “Coming to Grande Prairie, I definitely felt a lack of belonging and connection and some of the repercu... Read Article »
GPRC soccer coach earns Canada’s highest level of certification
Posted January 5, 2021
He’s been described by student athletes as a coach who would do anything to ensure his players’ success, constantly challenges them to grow, and is all-round one of the most intelligent and passionate coaches they’ve ever met.Now the head coach of the GPRC Wolves Men’s and Women’s Soccer teams can add one more accolade to the li... Read Article »
Warmest Wishes for the Holidays
Posted December 21, 2020
As we look to the new year ahead, with hope for the new COVID-19 vaccines, the opportunity to be close with those we love, and a bright future for our College, it is important to look back on our journey in 2020.At its best, this past year was one with new challenges to overcome for our instructors and students, such as relying more on te... Read Article »