Grande Prairie Regional Hospital (GPRH) has been operating for a full year, and Town & Country News recently spoke to Alberta Health Services (AHS) about these past 12 months. Queen Elizabeth II (QEII) Hospital stopped accepting patients at 6 a.m. on Dec. 4, 2021, marking the opening of its replacement across town.It would take approximately 11 […]
A Grande Prairie teacher is speaking out about the working conditions of substitute teachers in the province and locally. “The sub shortage is real, and so is the burnout inside every school,” writes Andrea Willman, a Grande Prairie teacher.“Because subs are not considered staff, we can never be viewed as more than first-year teachers seeking a […]
Clairmont and Wembley community members were among those recognized for their hard work following a breakfast on International Volunteers Day last week.The International Volunteer Day Celebration Breakfast, hosted at the Golden Age Centre on Dec. 5, returned to the community after a COVID-induced hiatus. It concluded with the Grande Prairie Regional Association of Volunteer Organizations […]
The City of Grande Prairie is looking for resident feedback as it looks toward developing its own municipal police service. The city has contracted MNP to engage with the community and create a detailed transition plan for establishing a municipal police service.The City of Grande Prairie is looking for resident input on the creation of a […]
A group of volunteers is giving rides to those who need to get to their flu shots this season. Drive Happiness, which began its operations in the Grande Prairie area in April, is for seniors but now the organization has expanded to include anyone of any age who needs to update their vaccinations.“From now until the […]
The City of Grande Prairie honoured a handful of recipients of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee medal at Monday's (Dec. 12) council meeting.More than 7,000 Albertans will receive the symbolic recognition of Her Majesty’s 70th anniversary. Coun. Dylan Bressey shared stories and accomplishments of city staff and elected officials of the medal recipients.He started by mentioning the […]
After almost 12 years, the Habitat for Humanity Restore doors closed on Friday for the foreseeable future.The Restore was a spot for people to buy quality new and used building materials, with proceeds going to local Habitat programs. The sun sets on the Grande Prairie Habitat for Humanity Restore which closed its doors in Grande Prairie […]
Six South Peace residents were some of more than 150 Albertans presented with the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal late last month in Edmonton.The ceremony, hosted by Alberta Municipalities (ABmunis), presented the medals to recipients from across central and northern Alberta, as well as past ABmunis presidents and lifetime members.“(This) medal ceremonies celebrated the […]
Grande Prairie moviegoers lined up at the theatre Friday night, and it wasn’t the newest superhero flick or Disney princess film. Instead, it was for a locally based film by a Peace region born and raised director. Aaron James wrote and directed the film Guitar Lessons, which was also filmed in the Peace region.Aaron James, director […]
A replacement for the aging Beaverlodge Municipal Hospital is one step closer this week. Today, Alberta Health Services (AHS) announced it has signed a letter of intent to become an anchor tenant in the Mountview Health Complex. Beaverlodge Mayor Gary Rycroft stands outside the Beaverlodge Municipal Hospital on Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2021. Rycroft is happy with today's […]