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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Berwyn seniors lodge closing

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

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

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

Affordable housing upgrades announcement expected

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

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

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

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

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

Local seniors being celebrated

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 Grande Prairie reminds residents of snow-clearing policy

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GP Storm Goalie records third shutout of the season, named Defensive Player of the Week

Grande Prairie Storm netminder Nicholas Jones has been selected as the AJHL's Defensive Player of the Week after two dominating performances between the pipes last week. 

Snowfall warning issued for Grande Prairie

Environment Canada has issued a snowfall warning for the Grande Prairie region with upwards of 25 centimetres of snow expected before it's all said and done. Officials say the snow will kick off Thursday night, and it's expected to intensify throughout Friday before tapering off on Saturday.

County encourages non-profits to sign up for 2025 Roadside Cleanup Program

Applications will soon be accepted for the County of Grande Prairie's 2025 Roadside Cleanup. 
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