A staff member from the Grande Prairie Regional Hospital is ringing in the new year in a big way, with a nearly $655K payday thanks to a recent staff lottery draw.Â
The Grande Prairie Regional Hospital Foundation has received a $4 million donation from the Rotary Wellness Centre Society to support the construction of the new Ken Sargent House near the hospital.Â
Alberta's first Split the Pot Lottery, in support of 30 hospital foundations around the province, has announced 13 winners, sharing a grand total of $298,525 in prize winnings.Â
For the first time in a decade, the City of Grande Prairie is experiencing a surge in housing construction with $55.1 million in residential building permits recorded by the end of June.Â
Drivers in Crystal Lake can expect to see construction in their neck of the woods for the next little while as crews have kicked off several projects in the area.