Tag: sunrise house

From Sunrise House to forever home: teen finds adoptive family

News Erica Fisher - January 6, 2019

After 995 days in foster care, a local teen has been adopted. Emily Desfosses left her difficult family situation...

Public criticism could further hurt missing youth

News Erica Fisher - December 14, 2017

Over the past couple of years, a handful of local teenagers have caught the public's attention after being reported...

Home Depot Orange Door Project aims to end youth homelessness

News Erica Fisher - September 1, 2016

Today marks the beginning of this year's Orange Door Project at Home Depot. Locations across Canada will be asking...

Home Depot Orange Door Project supporting Sunrise House

News Erica Fisher - June 1, 2015

Over the next month, Home Depot stores across Canada will be raising funds for youth homelessness programs, including the...

Tenille announces Big Hearts for Big Kids lineup

News Erica Fisher - January 9, 2015

Local recording artist Tenille's annual fundraiser for the Grande Prairie Youth Emergency Shelter is just around the corner, and...

City looking at best options for youth emergency shelter expansion

News Erica Fisher - December 3, 2014

The City is now working with the Youth Emergency Shelter Society to figure out what is the best option...

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Teen charged for stabbing incident at the end of June

Crime July 7, 2025

A teenager is facing charges in connection to an incident at the end of June where a taxi driver was stabbed in the stomach.

Special Olympics Alberta Summer Games right around the corner

Community July 7, 2025

The countdown is on for the competitors of the 2025 Special Olympics Alberta Summer Games to make their way to Grande Prairie.

City asking residents to avoid “fish kill” concentration areas on local waterways

Fish & Wildlife July 5, 2025

The city has put out a public advisory warning of what is known as a “fish kill,” currently taking place in sections of Bear Creek.

AHS warns of possible measles exposure locations in Grande Prairie

Health Care July 5, 2025

A confirmed measles case has prompted an exposure warning in Grande Prairie.

Jumpstart inclusive playground set to transform Lion’s Park

Community July 3, 2025

A new playground that is inclusive for all will be built at Lions Park.

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