News: In The Media

This page category features many interesting PACE news items that are either happening at PACE or involve the Grande Prairie community.

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Grand Prairie Women’s Support Group Starting October 4/2022

The Women’s Support Group provides an opportunity for women to debrief about their week, receive support with interpersonal issues, learn about healthy relationships, taking care of self, and recognizing boundaries. Facilitated by a skilled professional, such as a therapist, social worker, or crisis intervention worker, the group is flexible to […]

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RunWild 2022

On May 15, 2022, the Caribou Centre teamed up for a second year with @leading_edge_physiotherapy to bring a VIRTUAL race that supported the local Child and Youth Advocacy Centre! With 5K, 10K, Half Marathon and a 1.2K Kids Marafun, there were options for everyone! We would like to thank Leading

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Alberta Agency Launches Ground-Breaking Initiative To Help Create Sexual Harassment-free Workspaces

Addressing workplace culture critical as sexual harassment remains a persistent problem; nearly 1.5M Alberta workers affected As workplace sexual harassment remains a persistent problem affecting one in five Alberta workers, a new campaign led by the Association of Alberta Sexual Assault Services (AASAS), in partnership with Justice Canada, focuses on

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MP Vierson introduces the SISE Act

MP Viersen introduces the Stopping Internet Sexual Exploitation (SISE) Act

Today, MP Arnold Viersen introduced Bill C-302, the Stopping Internet Sexual Exploitation (SISE) Act in the House of Commons. The SISE Act would require those making or distributing pornographic material for a commercial purpose to verify the age and consent of each person depicted. It also would prevent the distribution

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The 2019 Walk A Mile in Her Shoes campaign struts through the Swan City

The 2019 Walk A Mile in Her Shoes Campaign Struts Through the Swan City

The fourth annual Walk A Mile in Her Shoes campaign put on by Pace takes place in Grande Prairie today. The event asks participants to walk a mile in high-heeled shoes to bring awareness to issues of sexual violence. https://everythinggp.com/2019/05/30/the-2019-walk-a-mile-in-her-shoes-campaign-struts-through-the-swan-city/

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PACE set to help launch Alberta’s One Line for Sexual Violence

PACE Set to Help Launch Alberta’s One Line for Sexual Violence

Pace Community Support in Grande Prairie is gearing up to help launch Alberta’s One Line for Sexual Violence. The widget, which will be available through the Association of Alberta Sexual Assault Services website as of May 6th, will be a vital point of contact for those who need help. https://www.mygrandeprairienow.com/55173/pace-set-to-help-launch-albertas-one-line-for-sexual-violence

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Women of Influence Awards - Three local leaders recognized

Women of Influence Awards: Three local leaders recognized

Three notable women got the spotlight at this year’s Women of Influence Awards ceremony at Teresa Sargent Hall Friday. Kelly Benning, Ejibola Adetokunbo-Taiwo and Jamie Tissington were honoured for their community leadership, innovation and engagement. https://www.dailyheraldtribune.com/news/local-news/women-of-influence-awards-three-local-leaders-recognized    

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Sexual Assault Charges Laid Against Child Porn Suspect

Sexual Assault Charges Laid Against Child Porn Suspect

The Alberta Law Enforcement Response Teams claims to have identified at least eight child victims of a man charged with child pornography offenses earlier this year. Numerous new charges related to child sexual exploitation have now been laid. https://www.mygrandeprairienow.com/52656/sexual-assault-charges-laid-against-child-porn-suspect/

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Grande Prairie 'John School' Seeks to Rehabilitate Offenders

Grande Prairie ‘John School’ Seeks to Rehabilitate Offenders

Dozens charged with solicitation now moving through new northern Alberta rehabilitation program. Men and women charged with buying sex in Grande Prairie can now opt for “john school,” rather than moving through the criminal justice system and risking a conviction. Law enforcement, health services and social outreach groups in the city are

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