Category Archives: Peace Region
ANAVETS Unit 389 opens new Grande Prairie location
The Army, Navy & Air Force Veterans in Canada Unit 389 has opened their new Grande Prairie location.ANAVETS is a "Not for Profit", volunteer-based organization, the oldest of its kind in Canada.An...
Dec 20, 2024
Historic week in Ottawa, time for an election, says Warkentin
The Member of Parliament for Grande Prairie-Mackenzie says this was a historic week in Ottawa.Chris Warkentin made the comment in reaction to the resignation of Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minis...
Dec 20, 2024
Grande Prairie Regional Hospital Foundation receives $4M funding for Ken Sargent House project
The Grande Prairie Regional Hospital Foundation is celebrating a $4 million donation towards its hospital accommodations project.On November 16, the Rotary Wellness Centre Society presented the founda...
Dec 20, 2024
HFCRD establishes superintendent recruitment plan
Holy Family Catholic Regional Division is preparing for the upcoming retirement of Superintended Betty Turpin.Turpin announced in November that she will be retiring in late August of next year.At its ...
Dec 20, 2024
Collision closes down 116 Street
Update at 9:30 p.m. on Thursday December 19, 2024 - RCMP say the scene at Range Road 63/116 Street has been cleared. More details regarding this incident are expected to be released by officials.-----...
Dec 19, 2024
Newly recruited psychiatrist practicing in Grande Prairie
Access to mental health services in Grande Prairie have improved with the arrival of a newly recruited psychiatrist. Dr. Mohamed Jebril Benelmokhtar has begun practicing at the Grande Prairie Regional...
Dec 19, 2024
Former Grande Prairie Mayor Gord Graydon passes away
Flags at city facilities will fly at half mast through Saturday in memory of former Grande Mayor Gord Graydon. Graydon died earlier this month at age 81. City Hall says in a social media post that Gra...
Dec 19, 2024
Resource Centre for Suicide Prevention hires new executive director
Grande Prairie's Resource Centre for Suicide Prevention has hired a new executive director.Angela Sutherland will take over the post on December 30, replacing Hywel Williams."I am honoured to join the...
Dec 19, 2024
CDN Controls agrees to sponsor mental health program that has spread across two countries after starting in Grande Prairie
A mental health program that started in Grande Prairie, and has since spread across Canada and the U.S., has now attracted a corporate backer.CDN Controls has agreed to sponsor mental health training ...
Dec 19, 2024
Grande Prairie Christian School students donate to Mustard Seed residents
Grade 6 students at Grande Prairie Christian School have made a donation for the Mustard Seed of Grande Prairie's residents.(Photo Credit: Grande Prairie Public School Division)The classroom raised $3...
Dec 19, 2024