[Ost-news] Muslims drawn to Grande Prairie

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Muslims drawn to Grande Prairie  
Population surge puts strain on local services  
Tom McMillan, The Edmonton Journal  
Published: Wednesday, January 02

Grande Prairie's Muslim population is in the midst of a rapid growth spurt, leaving the community scrambling to find facilities for education and prayer.

"A few years ago, there were eight or nine Muslim families here," said Edward Houssain, president of the Islamic Association of Grande Prairie and District. "Now, there are more than anyone knows."

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