About Us
Grande Prairie & Area Safe Communities started in 1997 through the efforts of Alberta Labour and the Grande Prairie & District Chamber of Commerce. A Steering Committee was formed in 1998 with assistance from the Mistahia Health Region, and the City of Grande Prairie . Members were drawn from various agencies, bringing a broad pool of expertise in the area of safety and injury prevention to the table. It is precisely this coalition of many different fields of expertise that ensures the viability of Grande Prairie & Area Safe Communities. We are 1 of 61 designated Safe Communities across Canada. A designated Safe Community is one which believes that a safe life is a basic right, and views its designation as a public affirmation of, and testament to, its aspiration to create a safer life for all its citizens.
Mission
To promote public safety and reduce the incidence of injury in Grande Prairie and area through the maintenance and operation of Safety City and other programs designed to educate the public about safety and injury prevention.
Board of Directors
Chair - Helen Neufeld
Past-Chair - Barbara Campbell; Suicide Prevention Resource Centre
Vice-Chair - Mark Whelpton; County of Grande Prairie Fire Services
Secretary - Shelley Biendarra; AMA School Safety Patrol
Treasurer - Sharon Wilkinson; Aurora Transport Ltd
Director - Melody Mateev; ATCO Electric
Director - Donna Kulba; Proactive Injury Management Services
Director - Rodney Wilson; ATCO Electric
Director - Gordon Ellert; Office of Traffic Safety
Director - Ryan Hoffman; City of Grande Prairie Enforcement Services
Director - JoAnn Cazakoff; Alberta Health Services - EMS
Director - Bev Moylan; Alberta Health Services
Safety City Chair - Stewart Wilson; GPR Industries (1994) Ltd
Projects and Programs
Grande Prairie & Area Safe Communities is involved in a number of successful programs and projects throughout the Peace Region:
• Safety City
• Passport to Safety
• Progressive Agriculture Safety Days
• Traffic Safety Campaigns
• Car Seat Clinics
• Injury Awareness Campaigns
• Online Safety Training Campus
Financial Support
Grande Prairie & Area Safe Communities is a Registered Canadian Charity - we issue official charitable donation receipts for gifts given to our organization.
An endowment fund has also been established with the Community Foundation of Greater Grande Prairie, with the goal of creating long term sustainable funds for Injury Prevention in our Region. Contributions to this fund can be made through the Community Foundation.
Consider dropping off your bottles to be recycled and use our PowerPlus Donation ID#1279-2818 at either Recycle Plus Depot. No standing in line or need to sort your bottles - Just label your bag with our number, drop them off and the funds will be sent directly to us!
Click on the "Donate Now" link on the bottom of the page and CanadaHelps.org will process Credit Card and PayPal donations online. A Charitable Tax Donation receipt will be issued.
Thank you in advance for your consideration of financial support towards keeping our community safe and injury free!
Mission
To promote public safety and reduce the incidence of injury in Grande Prairie and area through the maintenance and operation of Safety City and other programs designed to educate the public about safety and injury prevention.
Board of Directors
Chair - Helen Neufeld
Past-Chair - Barbara Campbell; Suicide Prevention Resource Centre
Vice-Chair - Mark Whelpton; County of Grande Prairie Fire Services
Secretary - Shelley Biendarra; AMA School Safety Patrol
Treasurer - Sharon Wilkinson; Aurora Transport Ltd
Director - Melody Mateev; ATCO Electric
Director - Donna Kulba; Proactive Injury Management Services
Director - Rodney Wilson; ATCO Electric
Director - Gordon Ellert; Office of Traffic Safety
Director - Ryan Hoffman; City of Grande Prairie Enforcement Services
Director - JoAnn Cazakoff; Alberta Health Services - EMS
Director - Bev Moylan; Alberta Health Services
Safety City Chair - Stewart Wilson; GPR Industries (1994) Ltd
Projects and Programs
Grande Prairie & Area Safe Communities is involved in a number of successful programs and projects throughout the Peace Region:
• Safety City
• Passport to Safety
• Progressive Agriculture Safety Days
• Traffic Safety Campaigns
• Car Seat Clinics
• Injury Awareness Campaigns
• Online Safety Training Campus
Financial Support
Grande Prairie & Area Safe Communities is a Registered Canadian Charity - we issue official charitable donation receipts for gifts given to our organization.
An endowment fund has also been established with the Community Foundation of Greater Grande Prairie, with the goal of creating long term sustainable funds for Injury Prevention in our Region. Contributions to this fund can be made through the Community Foundation.
Consider dropping off your bottles to be recycled and use our PowerPlus Donation ID#1279-2818 at either Recycle Plus Depot. No standing in line or need to sort your bottles - Just label your bag with our number, drop them off and the funds will be sent directly to us!
Click on the "Donate Now" link on the bottom of the page and CanadaHelps.org will process Credit Card and PayPal donations online. A Charitable Tax Donation receipt will be issued.
Thank you in advance for your consideration of financial support towards keeping our community safe and injury free!
