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Northern Alberta Kidney Foundation hosting inaugural Kidney and Transplant Health Forum in GP

The Kidney Foundation in Northern Alberta and the Territories is hosting its first-ever Grande Prairie Kidney & Transplant Health Forum for patients, families, potential donors, and the community on April 26th. 

19-bed transition unit at QEII hopes to alleviate capacity pressures at GP Regional Hospital

A new 19-bed inpatient transition unit at the QEII Ambulatory Care Centre hopes to alleviate capacity pressures on the local health system. 

Nurse pay raise raises hopes for more healthcare workers in Grande Prairie

Grande Prairie council is hopeful the latest pay raise for nurses in Alberta will be more medical professionals making their way to the city.

New family physician practising at Grande Prairie Regional Hospital

There's a new family doctor practising in Grande Prairie, as the city and province continue to recruit in an effort to improve access to care for local residents. 

AHS opens up new state-of-the art EMS facility in Valleyview

Alberta Health Services has officially cut the ribbon on a brand-new EMS facility in Valleyview. 

Beaverlodge Municipal Hospital selected for new Virtual Emergency Physician pilot project

Alberta Health Services is launching a pilot project that aims to support emergency department patients in Beaverlodge. 

Grande Prairie Regional Hospital employee wins more than $650K during staff 50/50 draw

A staff member from the Grande Prairie Regional Hospital is ringing in the new year in a big way, with a nearly $655K payday thanks to a recent staff lottery draw. 

Valleyview Health Centre ED without nighttime physician coverage

The Valleyview Health Centre Emergency Department will be temporarily without physician coverage this evening. 

Addiction supports a province-wide need according to Grande Prairie MLA

Following Rising Above's groundbreaking ceremony on their new facility expansion, Grande Prairie MLA Nolan Dyck delivered an update on the province's role in addiction treatment across Alberta, and the Grande Prairie area.

AHS welcomes new psychiatrist practicing in Grande Prairie

Grande Prairie has a new psychiatrist in town, who has already begun practicing to improve residents' access to mental health services.

Rotary Wellness Centre commits $4 million in support of Ken Sargent House

The Grande Prairie Regional Hospital Foundation has received a $4 million donation from the Rotary Wellness Centre Society to support the construction of the new Ken Sargent House near the hospital. 

AHS lifts several water quality advisories on lakes in the Grande Prairie region

Alberta Health Services has lifted the water quality advisories implemented over the summer in several bodies of water across Alberta, including some in the Grande Prairie area. 

Spirit River ED closes for 24 hours due to nursing shortage

The Central Peace Health Complex Emergency Department has been temporarily closed due to an unexpected nursing shortage. 

Proposed Mountview Health Complex to provide 24/7 Urgent Care after provincial approval

After getting the go-ahead from the Government of Alberta, residents in Beaverlodge and the surrounding area will continue to have 24/7 care available at the new Mountview Health Complex. 

AHS’ annual “Toys for Tickets” campaign returns to Grande Prairie

If you've been avoiding your AHS parking ticket fines, now is the time to pay them as AHS' annual Toys for Tickets campaign is underway in Grande Prairie.

Fairview Health Complex ED without onsite doctors for most of next week

The Fairview Health Complex ED will be temporarily without onsite physician coverage several times this week and next. 
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Energy authorities looking for public feedback regarding Peace River Nuclear Power project

Energy Alberta is looking to construct a new nuclear power plant north of the Town of Peace River, and is looking for feedback from the public.

Northern Alberta Kidney Foundation hosting inaugural Kidney and Transplant Health Forum in GP

The Kidney Foundation in Northern Alberta and the Territories is hosting its first-ever Grande Prairie Kidney & Transplant Health Forum for patients, families, potential donors, and the community on April 26th. 

GP Composite celebrates provincial funding bump, enters design phase for new expansion

The Grande Prairie Public School Division has announced a significant funding dump from the Government of Alberta to facilitate the design phase of a "major addition" to Grande Prairie Composite Highschool. 

Grande Prairie RCMP CRU arrests two, seizes more than $2K in cash, drugs during traffic stop

The Grande Prairie Crime Reduction Unit made two arrests last week following a traffic stop in the city. 
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