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City commits $10K in sponsorship funding to “7 Over 70” celebration

GP City Hall Ethan Montague -
Grande Prairie City Council has approved a $10,000 sponsorship in support of the Northwest Alberta Foundation's upcoming 7 Over 70 celebration. 

London Drugs hosting ninth annual Stocking Stuffers for Seniors event

Community Ethan Montague -
The ninth annual Stocking Stuffers for Seniors event is back at London Drugs, and the Grande Prairie branch is looking to grow on last year's more than 600 seniors supported during the campaign. 

Northwestern Alberta Foundation will begin accepting nominations for “7 Over 70” awards on December 3rd

Community Ethan Montague -
The Northwestern Alberta Foundation is encouraging residents to think of an outstanding senior in their lives as nominations for the foundation's "7 Over 70" Awards open up on December 3rd. 

Berwyn to look at options for Autumn Lodge

News Erica Fisher -
Discussions about the future of Autumn Lodge in Berwyn are moving away from just coffee talk. The village has...

New seniors bus donated to Mackenzie Place

News Erica Fisher -
Mackenzie Place residents have a sweet new ride. The continuing care centre has been gifted a new bus, through...

County working to keep seniors on the move

News Tricia Kindleman -
Ensuring reliable transportation for those that need it is a priority for County of Grande Prairie council. A number...

New seniors lodge opens in Clairmont

News Erica Fisher -
The new seniors facility in Clairmont has officially opened its doors to residents. Roughly 30 to 35 people have...

Berwyn seniors lodge closing

News Erica Fisher -
The seniors lodge in Berwyn is being closed down. The Autumn Lodge was built in 1959 and it's estimated...

Mattress fire forces evacuation of Hythe Pioneer Home

News Erica Fisher -
Some residents of the Hythe & District Pioneer Home had to be evacuated early Tuesday morning after a fire...

$971K invested in Grande Prairie seniors and affordable housing upgrades

Uncategorized Erica Fisher -
The federal and provincial governments have invested nearly a million dollars into upgrades for local affordable, seniors and special...

Affordable housing upgrades announcement expected

News Erica Fisher -
Grande Prairie looks to be getting joint government funds for affordable housing upgrades. Minister of Seniors and Housing Lori...

Alberta Seniors Advocate fields concerns in Grande Prairie

News Erica Fisher -
Local seniors packed the Golden Age Centre Tuesday to hear from their new provincial campaigner. Sheree Kwong See took...

Sod turning signals start of construction on Hythe’s new supportive living facility

News Erica Fisher -
Provincial funding for a 48-bed supportive living facility was announced in March 2015, and ground has finally been broken....

Largest ever Grey Matters conference opens in Grande Prairie

News Erica Fisher -
A two day forum on seniors issues got underway in Grande Prairie this morning. Co-hosted by the City and...

Alberta seniors want to age in their own communities: Minister

News Erica Fisher -
The new affordable housing development for seniors in Clairmont has been under construction for almost a year now, and...

Local seniors being celebrated

News Justine Kelsie -
An appreciation week is being held this week for local senior citizens. County Reeve Leanne Beaupre says the week...
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City of GP encourages local athletes, coaches, organizations to apply for Pursuit of Excellence Funding

GP City Hall
The City of Grande Prairie is encouraging local athletes and coaches to consider applying for its Pursuit of Excellence Funding as the February 1st deadline quickly approaches. 

Harry Balfour School opens outdoor ice rink for PE students, community members

PWPSD
Harry Balfour School students will have the chance to engage in some on-campus wintertime fun thanks to the school's brand-new outdoor skating rink. 

Three charged in connection with Fairview break-and-enter

RCMP
The Fairview RCMP has laid charges on several people in connection with a break-and-enter that occurred on January 22nd. 

Province invests $450K in Northern Alberta Development Bursary Program, County encourages student applications

Education
The County of Grande Prairie is encouraging soon-to-be and current students to read up on the thousands of dollars in Northern Alberta bursaries available to those living in the north. 

RCMP attempts to freeze out wintertime vehicle theft during Operation Cold Start

RCMP
The Alberta RCMP has once again launched "Operation Cold Start" to raise awareness regarding theft of idling vehicles during the cold season. 
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