An emergency at school can be scary, and some may not know what to do when the unimaginable happens, but three local schools each have 15 students to ensure their peers are safe. The Student Medical Assistance Response Team Program (SMART) is hosted by the EMS Cadets, which provides students with first aid, CPR and […]
Two rulings released last week by the Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) found that four Grande Prairie RCMP officers acted reasonably in one case, while a Valleyview RCMP officer was arrested and charged in another. ASIRT’s mandate is to investigate police officers in Alberta who may have caused serious injuries or death or are […]
An alleged sexual predator who police say targeted girls as young as 12 was scheduled to be back in court July 2 after he was remanded into custody and released on conditions twice since April. Grande Prairie RCMP Superintendent Mark MacDougald was joined by other members of the detachment, along with counterparts from the Grande […]
And with the rains came the Forever Canadian Unity Bus, nourishing the seeds of unity and sprouting forth signs of red and white from the lawns of those who seek to keep the country intact, just in time for Canada’s 159th birthday. The Forever Canadian Unity Bus made its way through the Peace Country last […]
It has been more than a year since officials broke ground on a Grande Prairie health facility that promises to break ground of its own in serving the health needs of all northwestern Alberta, and the word is starting to get around. The Buchanan Family Foundation recently donated $1 million over two years to the […]
The discs shall fly this July, when Grande Prairie residents will see the 2026 Canadian Nationals Disc Golf Championship taking place for the first time in the city. Grande Prairie Disc Golf Club vice president Philip Duffy said that 450 players are expected for the championships, taking place July 24-26 on courses at Muskoseepi Park, […]
Canada Day celebrations will bring the return of some familiar summer celebrations throughout the South Peace. The fun is set to start in Wembley, where the fire department will host its annual pancake breakfast. Lieutenant Kyle Hudson said the crew will be serving up breakfast at 10 a.m. while also hosting summer fun throughout the […]
Alberta is moving towards a dual practice health model starting in September, which means some specialists will be able to perform surgeries outside the public system. Minister of Hospital and Surgical Health Services Adriana LaGrange made the announcement June 18 saying the move will improve access, expand care options for patients, and attract and retain […]
