Residents of the South Peace received welcome news last week with Alberta Health Services (AHS) announcement of two new doctors here.Dr. Saurabh Parmar, a family medicine and emergency physician, began practicing at the Beaverlodge Municipal Hospital and the Hythe Medical Clinic in January.Dr. Parmar completed his residency in Grande Prairie through the University of Alberta […]
County of Grande Prairie Reeve Bob Marshall says he is disappointed with the recent announcement of the cancellation of a $4 billion methanol plant. The gas plant promised jobs and economic benefits, but Nauticol Energy Ltd. announced earlier this month it would not be moving forward with the project.“I was really hoping (it) would go ahead,” […]
The needs of the food bank continue in the City of Grande Prairie.Captain Peter Kim, Grande Prairie Salvation Army executive director, said the number of people accessing the food bank is plateauing but is still sits at a higher level than usual.“Typically, we're able to provide for, let's say, five to seven per cent of […]
The City of Grande Prairie has launched a real-time map of snow clearing that will show where crews are currently working. Direction for the map came from city council to ensure snow-clearing operations are transparent and are better communicated with the public. “The map is a testament to our commitment to increased transparency and proactive communication with […]
Grande Prairie Storm goalie Connor Mackenzie is used to blocking pucks but is now opening up with local youth on mental health. The 20-year-old is in his last season of junior hockey and wanted to give back to the community that has supported him for the last two years. More than $20,000 has already been raised […]
The province is investing $15 million into low-income transit programs, with $6 million tagged to support operating costs in communities across Alberta.The new funding is meant to make life more affordable as costs rise in the province.The City of Grande Prairie has approximately 700 riders utilizing accessible transit, the city said in a statement to […]
Crime rates around the Coordinated Care Campus (CCC) and area have decreased compared to 2019 police reports, according to RCMP.The report to the City of Grande Prairie however noted some businesses in the area have seen an increase in police files in 2022, compared to 2021. “Calls for service generated in that specific location are down […]
The Grande Prairie Youth Advisory Council is back this year with a lineup of some familiar and some new faces. The council hopes to share youth perspectives with city council, committees, and community agencies.“One of our main priorities this year is really trying to step up into that advisory role,” said Grace Larson, chair of the […]
The Rural Renewal Stream is attracting workers to the Grande Prairie region as more municipalities adopt the provincial program. A local business owner has filled job vacancies through the program, after a “historically low” year for applications in 2022.“It was difficult generating any interest in the positions,” said Shawna Miller, who owns 16 Subway franchises in […]
A recent trend in asks for funds from local municipalities has had a focus on recreation, couched in its role to boost the attraction and retention of medical professionals.According to a Rural Health Professions Action Plan (RhPAP) study, recreation is a factor for health professionals, but not a priority.“A welcoming community was the number one […]