John White

John is the Director of News for Vista Radio. He has more than 32 years of experience in journalism, with an early eye cast to digital news innovations. He attends the Online News Association conference every year to learn about the cutting edge opportunities for his team to adopt and adapt.

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City launches after hours AI agent pilot program

Community My GP Now -
If you find yourself calling the City after hours, you can now get help from an AI voice assistant as part of a a new pilot program.

Advance voting open for 2026 Alberta referendum

Community My GP Now -
Advance voting for the Alberta referendum opened on Tuesday. 

Eyes on the road: Tips for safe holiday travel as snow in forecast for parts of Alberta

Community my-grande-prairie-now -
The first snowfall of the final stretch of the year is in the forecast for some communities, including parts of the Peace Country, which could impact holiday travel over the coming Thanksgiving long weekend. 

Wembley Wildcats receive RONA Rookies program support

Community My GP Now -
The Wembley Wildcats are among 150 minor hockey teams across Canada receiving support through the RONA Rookies program this season.

Rotary Clubs of Grande Prairie launches annual Dignity Drive

Community My GP Now -
The Rotary Clubs of Grande Prairie's Dignity Drive has kicked off for another year. 

Legion showcases two new veteran memorial crosswalks

Community Thomas Robertson -
The Grande Prairie Legion has unveiled two brand-new veteran memorial crosswalks in the city.

NWP Wolves women’s hockey team ready to take bite out of ACAC

Community Thomas Robertson -
Northwestern Polytechnic's Wolves women's hockey team is hoping the community can come together to pack the rink at their inaugural home game in the Alberta Colleges Athletics Conference on Friday.

County seeking feedback regarding a new land-use bylaw around data centres

County of Grande Prairie Thomas Robertson -
The County of Grande Prairie is inviting residents to share feedback regarding a new bylaw that would establish a new Data Centre Campus  District and remove the Data Processing Establishment use from all other land use districts. 

Electricity distribution among many topics covered during ABMunis’ convention

Provincial Thomas Robertson -
Electricity distribution was one of many conversations that took place at the recent Alberta Municipalities annual convention and trade show. 

Multiple county fire departments to host fire safety events this week

Fire Thomas Robertson -
The County of Grande Prairie, and the county fire department will be hosting a series of events this week for fire safety and prevention.

UPDATE: RCMP cancel amber alert, child safely located

Police Thomas Robertson -
UPDATE: The Valleyview RCMP is updating the public that the Amber Alert issued for the 7 year old girl has been canceled. The child has been safely located by police. The suspect has been arrested and is in police custody.

Residential street sweeping to begin Monday

Traffic & Closures Thomas Robertson -
City of Grande Prairie crews will be beginning residential street sweeping on Monday.

$575K raised from two recent STARS initiatives

Community Thomas Robertson -
Over $575,000 dollars has been raised for STARS between their recent gala, and the Rescue in the North event.

CIBC’s Run For The Cure seeking more volunteers for weekend event

Community Thomas Robertson -
The CIBC Run For The Cure is this weekend, and organizers are looking for more volunteers to lend a hand. 

ASIRT investagating Whitecourt hotel death

Police Thomas Robertson -
ASIRT has begun an investigation into how a man died in a Whitecourt hotel after RCMP members met with him within an hour before passing.

Peace River School Division receives funding towards expanded collegiate learning

Education Thomas Robertson -
Peace River School Division among 14 different school divisions that received provincial funding towards expanded collegiate learning.
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City launches after hours AI agent pilot program

Community
If you find yourself calling the City after hours, you can now get help from an AI voice assistant as part of a a new pilot program.

Advance voting open for 2026 Alberta referendum

Community
Advance voting for the Alberta referendum opened on Tuesday. 

Eyes on the road: Tips for safe holiday travel as snow in forecast for parts of Alberta

Community
The first snowfall of the final stretch of the year is in the forecast for some communities, including parts of the Peace Country, which could impact holiday travel over the coming Thanksgiving long weekend. 

Wembley Wildcats receive RONA Rookies program support

Community
The Wembley Wildcats are among 150 minor hockey teams across Canada receiving support through the RONA Rookies program this season.

Rotary Clubs of Grande Prairie launches annual Dignity Drive

Community
The Rotary Clubs of Grande Prairie's Dignity Drive has kicked off for another year. 
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