Tag: seniors

New branding highlighted in GP Area Council on Aging website

Community Kass Patterson -
The Grande Prairie Area Council on Aging has launched a new website to align with their rebranding and make learning about their numerous programs easier. 

City of GP encourages residents 55 and older to learn more about Social Prescribing during upcoming info sessions

Community Ethan Montague -
The City of Grande Prairie, along with the Grande Prairie Primary Care Network, is inviting residents over the age of 55 to attend upcoming information sessions to learn more about Social Prescribing. 

City identifies five “Aging Well Together” priorities for residents over 55

Community Ethan Montague -
The City of Grande Prairie has approved its "Aging Well Together" priorities in an effort to enhance GP's age-friendliness in 2025. 

City of GP partners with Primary Care Network for Social Prescribing initiative

Community Ethan Montague -
The City has announced a new partnership with the Grande Prairie Primary Care Network to introduce a new Social Prescribing initiative for residents 55 and older. 

NAF encourages nominations for 7 Over 70 Celebration as deadline fast approaches

Community Ethan Montague -
The Northwestern Alberta Foundation is encouraging residents to get their nominations in for the upcoming 7 Over 70 Celebration, as the deadline is less than three weeks away. 

County reminds seniors to take advantage of free Walk and Talk program

Community Ethan Montague -
The County of Grande Prairie's seniors are being reminded of their free access to three county facilities as part of the county's ongoing "Walk and Talk" program. 

52 continuing care home spaces available to Spirit River seniors after Pleasant View Lodge reopens

Community Ethan Montague -
Spirit River's new supportive living spaces have officially opened at Pleasant View Lodge, allowing even more community members to receive a high level of care, close to home. 

City commits $10K in sponsorship funding to “7 Over 70” celebration

GP City Hall Ethan Montague -
Grande Prairie City Council has approved a $10,000 sponsorship in support of the Northwest Alberta Foundation's upcoming 7 Over 70 celebration. 

London Drugs hosting ninth annual Stocking Stuffers for Seniors event

Community Ethan Montague -
The ninth annual Stocking Stuffers for Seniors event is back at London Drugs, and the Grande Prairie branch is looking to grow on last year's more than 600 seniors supported during the campaign. 

Northwestern Alberta Foundation will begin accepting nominations for “7 Over 70” awards on December 3rd

Community Ethan Montague -
The Northwestern Alberta Foundation is encouraging residents to think of an outstanding senior in their lives as nominations for the foundation's "7 Over 70" Awards open up on December 3rd. 

Berwyn to look at options for Autumn Lodge

News Erica Fisher -
Discussions about the future of Autumn Lodge in Berwyn are moving away from just coffee talk. The village has...

New seniors bus donated to Mackenzie Place

News Erica Fisher -
Mackenzie Place residents have a sweet new ride. The continuing care centre has been gifted a new bus, through...

County working to keep seniors on the move

News Tricia Kindleman -
Ensuring reliable transportation for those that need it is a priority for County of Grande Prairie council. A number...

New seniors lodge opens in Clairmont

News Erica Fisher -
The new seniors facility in Clairmont has officially opened its doors to residents. Roughly 30 to 35 people have...

Berwyn seniors lodge closing

News Erica Fisher -
The seniors lodge in Berwyn is being closed down. The Autumn Lodge was built in 1959 and it's estimated...

Mattress fire forces evacuation of Hythe Pioneer Home

News Erica Fisher -
Some residents of the Hythe & District Pioneer Home had to be evacuated early Tuesday morning after a fire...
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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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