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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. 

Get fit with doctors orders: Eastlink Centre partners with Prescription to Get Active

The City of Grande Prairie has announced Eastlink Centre will serve as a new recreation facility partner with the Prescription to Get Active program and GP's Primary Care Network.

City launches two healthcare attraction and retention projects amid physician shortage in Grande Prairie

Invest GP has launched the Family Physician Attraction Incentive Program under the city council's ongoing Healthcare Attraction and Retention Strategy to support local healthcare workforce shortages. 

Grande Prairie welcomes new radiologist practicing out of GPRH

Hot on the heels of the city's progress update regarding its physician Attraction and Retention Strategy, AHS has announced a newly recruited radiologist is now practicing in Grande Prairie. 

Valleyview Health Centre ED without nighttime physician coverage

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

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.

No docs in Fairview for 24 hours: AHS

The Fairview Health Complex ED will be without an on-site doctor for a period of 24 hours this week. 

Beaverlodge Municipal Hospital ED closes for seven hours

The Beaverlodge Municipal Hospital Emergency Department will be without an onsite physician for seven hours due to the inability to secure coverage. 
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City, County of GP to provide letters of support, backing AFPA’s efforts to push against American tariffs

Grande Prairie City Council has directed Mayor Jackie Clayton to write a letter of support indicating the city's desire to back the Alberta Forest Products Association in its efforts to push against American tariffs on Canadian lumber. 

Keep the winters on: Environment Canada issues special weather statement for GP area, heavy, wet snow expected

Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for several communities in the Grande Prairie area. 

City continues advocacy to take the shock out of electricity distribution costs

Grande Prairie City Council will continue advocating for "more equitable" electricity distribution in 2025. 

Best finish in over a decade lands rookie Storm Head Coach AJHL Coach of the Year

In his very first year of Head Coaching, the Grande Prairie Storm's Chris Schmidt can hold his head high after winning this season's AJHL Coach of the Year award. 

Tiny Hands of Hope invites local moms to attend Bereaved Mother’s Day Brunch

Tiny Hands of Hope is inviting mothers to attend their 2nd Annual Bereaved Mother's Day Brunch to celebrate moms and cherish their children's memories. 
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