The South Peace region is doing better than some other Alberta locales when it comes to wait times for counselling services for sexual assault survivors.Still, survivors here are looking at a four-month wait time; in other parts of the province, it's more than a year.The Association of Alberta Sexual Assault Services (AASAS) says funding is […]
For the past 30 years, Kathleen Turner has been working to help her neighbours via her role with the County of Grande Prairie.As director of the county’s Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) department, Turner has built a legacy over her long tenure.But it was a job prior to her employment with the county that […]
A new councillor steps up as another steps down in the Town of Wembley.Bob Berlasty was sworn in as councillor on Feb. 13, during a regular meeting of council.Berlasty, a resident Wembley since 1999, said he’s always believed “that if you want to call your home your own, you should do your part to make […]
The cancellation of a $4 billion methanol gas plant in the County of Grande Prairie may not be the end of it.Mark Tonner, Nauticol Energy Ltd. chief executive offer (CEO), called it “unfortunate” the company’s plant will not be moving forward but said he is still leading a series of energy service companies with “significant […]
Now that community meetings and a survey on establishing junior high in Beaverlodge are in the bag, the work falls back to Peace Wapiti Public School Division.The Beaverlodge Elementary School council initiated the push to establish junior high classes in Beaverlodge pre-pandemic. On Sept. 29, 2022 the PWPSD board voted in favour of obtaining a […]
The Grande Prairie region can get cold, and that has adverse effects on the most vulnerable in the community. This Saturday, families will face the elements during the Coldest Night of the Year (CNOY) fundraiser hosted by the Grande Prairie Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA).“A lot of the individuals that we serve are homeless, and […]
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,” […]
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 […]
A new volunteer appreciation program has been launched by the County of Grande Prairie, giving residents another opportunity to show gratitude.Starting Feb. 1, individual volunteers, groups, or organizations can be nominated through the It Takes a Volunteer initiative.Nominees will receive a recognition package from the county, including a gift certificate as well as a coffee […]