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/
It’s graduation season and this one’s gone to the dogs. The 2019 Dogs with Wings graduating class of 10 was celebrated Sunday with a commencement ceremony at the Chateau Louis Conference Centre. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/dogs-wings-grads-2019-1.5150715
With the help of PACE Grande Prairie and a number of provincial agencies, Alberta’s One Line for Sexual Violence officially launched on Monday. https://www.mygrandeprairienow.com/55656/pace-grande-prairie-helps-launch-albertas-one-line-for-sexual-violence/
Cpl. Michelle Mosher with the Grande Prairie RCMP described herself as “honoured” after her admission to the Order of Merit of the Police Forces. Mosher was the only member of the Alberta RCMP to receive the distinction for 2017-18. She was also the only constable on the list of 40 …
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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
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/
Grande Prairie RCMP have charged 19 men with obtaining sexual services for consideration. The men, aged 23 to 69, were arrested last week during a three-day operation, according to a news release from RCMP. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/grande-prairie-rcmp-charge-19-men-obtaining-sexual-services-1.4910566
Eight of the most outstanding social workers in the region have been recognized for their contributions. The 12th annual Passionate Heart Awards were handed out on Valentine’s Day during a luncheon put on by Family Community Support Services in the City and County of Grande Prairie, towns of Beaverlodge, Sexsmith …
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Representatives from local women’s shelters had a heated discussion with a men’s issues panel at Monday night’s screening of the Red Pill documentary.
It’s been said that the best way to understand the trials and tribulations of someone is to walk a mile in their shoes. That’s exactly what PACE is looking to do when it hosts Walk a Mile in Her Shoes: The International Men’s March to Stop Rape, Sexual Assault and Gender …
More than 100 children affected by sexual assault, abuse or domestic violence helped. Children and youth who have endured abuse have a place to go for help, thanks to donations to the Caribou Child and Youth Centre.
