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AHS opens up new state-of-the art EMS facility in Valleyview

Health Care Ethan Montague -
Alberta Health Services has officially cut the ribbon on a brand-new EMS facility in Valleyview. 

New ambulance, more paramedics heading to Grande Prairie

News Erica Fisher -
More paramedics and a new ambulance are coming to Grande Prairie. Health minister Sarah Hoffman confirmed Friday that the...

Agencies drive home dangers of impaired driving

News Erica Fisher -
Local high school students may now have a better understanding of the potential consequences of impaired driving. On Wednesday...

Advanced paramedic recruitment a growing problem in northern Alberta

News Erica Fisher -
Recruiting and retaining employees are two of the biggest challenges facing EMS in northern Alberta. Associate Executive Director for...

Community Paramedic Team coming to Grande Prairie

News Erica Fisher -
Grande Prairie is getting a new paramedic team to help seniors and others in home and continuing care. Executive...

Mental health supports in place for first responders

News Erica Fisher -
First responders in Grande Prairie were called to three fatal accidents and fires in the span of five days...

Power lifts coming to AHS ground ambulances

News Erica Fisher -
Alberta Health Services ambulances across the province will soon be equipped with power stretchers and load systems. They use...

AHS lowering ambulance speed limit

News Erica Fisher -
Ambulance drivers are going to have to watch their speed. Starting Friday, new rules will be in effect requiring...

Local health districts coming back to Alberta

News Erica Fisher -
Seven years after centralizing health care in Alberta, the province is decentralizing the system. Eight to 10 health districts will...

Grande Prairie first responders pay tribute to those lost

News Erica Fisher -
Members of both the City and County Fire Departments, local RCMP and EMS workers gathered this afternoon to pay...

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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. 

Legion showcases two new veteran memorial crosswalks

Community
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
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.
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