A long-awaited cafeteria opened its doors at the Grande Prairie Regional Hospital (GPRH) on Saturday. Alberta Health Services (AHS) said Good Earth Coffeehouse offers on-site dining options for patients, family, and staff. In an Aug.22 statement to the News, AHS North Zone Senior Operating Officer Candice Edey said the restaurant will operate daily from 7 […]
Despite undertaking a recent move to the west side of Grande Prairie - along with a name change from Grande Prairie Rural RCMP to Clairmont RCMP - the construction of the new detachment building that will house future officers and staff is still likely years down the road. “The building of the Clairmont RCMP Detachment […]
The City of Grande Prairie’s $3.79 million operating surplus for 2025 will be split between three different reserve funds, ensuring there’s money set aside for future projects that may arise. City council voted April 27 to direct administration to transfer $2,336,000 to the Financial Stabilization Reserve; $1,150,000 to the Facility Renewal Reserve; and $300,000 to […]
The City of Grande Prairie is calling on Alberta’s Minister of Assisted Living and Social Services to put a pause on changes to the province’s disability support program, at least until it can see some local numbers and analyze how those changes are going hit the community. City council passed the motion April 27, directing […]
South Peace birdwatchers are keeping a keen eye on the sky to spot feathered friends returning to the region, and local naturalists have some advice for what to find and how to best help wild birds. Peace Parkland Naturalists member Margot Hervieux said the spring is a “really exciting time” for birdwatching. “We’ve got birds […]
As the days grow longer and the grass grows greener, spring is in the air, and municipalities across the region are preparing for the year ahead by finalizing and approving their respective annual budgets and property tax bylaws. In the County of Grande Prairie, ratepayers will see a 2.9 per cent increase in property taxes […]
Alberta Health Services (AHS) says it is conducting a “comprehensive investigation” after locals raised concerns about surgeries being postponed due to equipment sterilization problems at the Grande Prairie Regional Hospital (GPRH). AHS declined the News request for an interview, but in an email Wednesday said it plans to identify issue timelines and “remain(s) committed to maintaining the highest standards […]
