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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Finishing Touch Grad Society to host pub night fundraiser Saturday

Community Thomas Robertson - October 15, 2026

After helping out more than 130 high school graduates last school year, the Finishing Touch Grad Society will be hosting its pub night fundraiser this weekend.

Sexsmith local cashes in $100K EXRTA ticket

Community Thomas Robertson - October 14, 2026

A Sexsmith man will now believe it pays to be a bit extra after winning a $100,000 LOTTO prize.

Group of Grande Prairie students host walkout in protest to alleged comments made by teacher

Community Thomas Robertson - October 14, 2026

A handful of youth in Grande Prairie held a walkout in protest of comments made by a teacher online.

City launches after hours AI agent pilot program

Community My GP Now - October 13, 2026

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 - October 13, 2026

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 - October 8, 2026

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 - October 8, 2026

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 - October 8, 2026

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 - October 6, 2026

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 - October 6, 2026

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 - October 5, 2026

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 - October 5, 2026

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 - October 5, 2026

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 - October 5, 2026

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.