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GPRHF Board appoints new CEO
The Grande Prairie Regional Hospital Foundation's board of trustees has announced its new CEO.Sean Doerkson will be taking over the role of Chief Executive officer for the GPRHF starting Wednesday, Se...
Sep 17, 2025

Seven-year old from County of Grande Prairie in international contest for Youth Athlete of the Year
A seven-year-old girl from the County of Grande Prairie is a quarterfinalist for an online vote for Youth Athlete of the Year.Sadie Hanson races mini sprints at the Hythe Motor Speedway.Sadie's mom sa...
Sep 17, 2025

Alberta Next Panel stopping in Grande Prairie
The Alberta Next Panel will stop in Grande Prairie tonight (Wednesday, September 17).The town hall-style meeting will start at 6 p.m. and is scheduled to run for three hours. A location has not been a...
Sep 17, 2025

Alberta cabinet members travelling to Australia, Wyoming and Alaska
Three Alberta cabinet members have packed their bags for international business trips this month.Searle Turton, minister of children and family services has flown to Sydney, Australia to take in the 5...
Sep 16, 2025

Rail Safety Week a good reminder to be wary around railways
Alberta RCMP and CN Police are reminding the public to be cautious and wary around train tracks, in conjunction with national Rail Safety Week.Last year, there were 35 reported collisions at railway c...
Sep 16, 2025

Alberta changing industrial carbon tax program to recognize company investments
The Alberta government is changing its industrial carbon tax program to let companies avoid paying provincial fees based on emissions by investing in their own emissions reduction projects instead.Pre...
Sep 16, 2025

Brandt supporting local healthcare
The Maskwa Medical Centre received a donation from a local business last week.On Friday, Sept. 12, the new Brandt dealership in Grande Prairie held a kick-off event attended by multiple local dignitar...
Sep 16, 2025

Dr. Kim Hogarth appointed Alberta's first chief nursing officer
Primary Care Alberta (PCA) has appointed its first chief nursing officer.Dr. Kim Hogarth is the new CNO, an Alberta first, and among the first in Canada with a role focused on primary care, AHS notes ...
Sep 16, 2025

UCP's new $185 million jobs program aims to transform workforce, says minister
The Government of Alberta announced Tuesday it means to "transform" employment services in the province through a $185 million investment.WorkFirst Alberta will help job seekers find meaningful work a...
Sep 16, 2025

B&E and arson suspects being sought by Peace Regional RCMP
Mounties in Peace River are asking for the public's assistance in identifying those responsible for an overnight break-and-enter and arson at a business in the Simon Lake area. Peace Regional RCMP res...
Sep 16, 2025