Author Archives: Curtis Galbraith
Grande Spirit Foundation victimized by online scammers
The Grande Spirit Foundation says online scammers have stolen some money from the organization. The foundation says in a release it happened because of what it calls "a sophisticated phishing scam." T...
Dec 21, 2023
Alberta third province to sign health-care funding deal with Ottawa
CALGARY - Alberta has signed a $1.06 billion, three-year deal with the federal government to help fund improvements to the province's health-care system. It's the third province to come to an agreemen...
Dec 21, 2023
'My way of giving back': Officer on Alberta First Nation force proud of community
TSUUT'INA FIRST NATION - Const. Kenny Big Plume knows the snow-covered roads running through the Tsuut'ina reserve like the back of his hand. Big Plume, 33, was raised by his grandparents on the First...
Dec 18, 2023
Update from the Grand Slam of Curling's Masters
The Grand Slam of Curling's Masters continues in Saskatoon. Brad Gushue's team, with Beaverlodge's Geoff Walker at lead, is now 3-1 after a 5-4 win over Brendan Bottcher Friday afternoon in the final ...
Dec 15, 2023
Lion's Club fundraiser at the Farmers Market
The Grande Prairie branch of the Lions Club will be at the Farmers Market Friday, December 15, and Saturday, December 16 for a fundraiser. The group is selling calendars to raise money for the Lions C...
Dec 15, 2023
Lunches given out in GPPSD's Nutrition Program more than doubles in recent years
The number of lunches given out in the Grande Prairie Public School Division's Nutrition Program has more than doubled in the last two to three years, according to the division's Superintendent. Sandy...
Dec 14, 2023
University of Calgary named world's first United Nations University hub for water
CALGARY - The University of Calgary has become the world's first United Nations University hub focused on water. The hub is a partnership between the Calgary university and the United Nations Universi...
Dec 13, 2023
Alberta researchers call for public inquiry into program to ensure oilsands cleanup
Alberta university researchers are calling for an open public inquiry into a provincial program designed to ensure oilsands producers can pay to clean up after themselves. They say the agreement at an...
Dec 13, 2023
Construction of new health complex in Beaverlodge to start in the spring says provincial government
The province says construction of a new health complex in Beaverlodge will start in the New Year. In a release, the Alberta government will support the Town of Beaverlodge and Landrex Inc. in building...
Dec 11, 2023
Alberta finance minister says he has not 'flip-flopped' on proposed pension change
EDMONTON - Finance Minister Nate Horner - after promising any stand-alone Alberta pension plan would not follow the contentious Quebec model, then saying it might, then saying it won't - told reporter...
Dec 08, 2023