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City of Grande Prairie council approved $26,000 in emergency funds for the Elders Caring Shelter Society at the Oct. 3 council meeting.   The shelter offers a safe place for seniors facing financial crises, homelessness, fleeing domestic violence, or other emergencies in their latter stage of life.  “For 20 years, the organization has been able […]

The Regional EMS Foundation will dedicate some of the funds raised at its Sept. 30 Wine Fair and Premium Whisky Tasting event to the Northwestern Polytechnic (NWP) Primary Care Paramedic program. The Primary Care Paramedic (PCP) certificate program development was announced in April, with the province funding NWP $368,587 to create 48 seats. (Photo by […]

Municipal collaboration and support were fundamental in the fight against wildfires in the South Peace this summer, according to local leaders.  “Emergencies don't have boundaries,” Grande Prairie City Mayor Jackie Clayton said in her address at the State of the Region, hosted by the Grande Prairie & District Chamber of Commerce on Oct. 6. “Collaboration […]

Town & Country News reporters covered many stories and events over the past month. Here is a collection some of their favourite photos over the past month. Around the community Alberta Day fun in Wembley Harvest Festival Sports Truth and Reconciliation Day

More than 4,300 flower stems, a year of work and lots of dedication has raised over $5,000 for suicide prevention in the South Peace. The Forever Tree, crafted of dried flowers grown and arranged in part by Chelsea Anderson of Farm 2 Table on 51 was sold during the Resource Centre for Suicide Prevention (RCSP) […]