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.Â
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.Â
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.
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.Â
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.Â
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.Â
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.
Representatives from several municipalities, the healthcare sector, Northwestern Polytechnic, and the University of Alberta gathered at the future site of the Maskwa Medical Centre on October 24th to mark their partnership's dedication to improving healthcare in the Peace Country.Â
A pair of Grande Prairie Storm skaters are up for post-season awards, recognizing their hard work and dedication to their team, community, and academics throughout the past season.Â
