r/GrandePrairie

Hi there,
We are conducting a research study on the systemic and structural factors that impact paramedics and firefighters in terms of overdose response. If you are a paramedic or firefighter from Alberta (Calgary, Edmonton, and rural regions) and are willing to participate, please email avery.sapoznikow@ucalgary.ca if you are interested. Poster attached. and more information below.

Thank you!

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Purpose of the study:

The purpose of this study is to gain an understanding of the systemic and structural factors that impact first responders in the context of overdose response. This includes how policy, workplace practices, standard protocols, etc. impact the work of first responders during overdose response.

Why is this research important?

Canada is currently experiencing a toxic drug poisoning epidemic. Individuals are overdosing at higher rates than ever before, often with treatment resistant overdose syndromes and a recurrent cycle of repeated overdoses. First responders are at the frontlines of managing the consequences of this epidemic. In general, first responders experience higher rates of burnout, stress, and mental health symptoms than the general population. Within the context of the toxic drug poisoning epidemic, these rates are even higher, resulting in more instances of stress-leave, widespread compassion fatigue, and the expansion of roles and expectations of first responders

What happens to my information?

All information gathered during interview will be reviewed multiple times - first review will confirm the accuracy of transcripts to the audio recordings, second review will anonymize all identifiable information (e.g., names, addresses, locations, irrelevant details of overdose response incidents, etc.) so as to ensure privacy and confidentiality, and a third review will begin data analysis (coding and aggregation of data) using my methodology. All data is stored on a secure cloud-based storage system controlled by the University of Calgary, with access restricted to myself and supervisor. Participants can choose to withdraw their participation at any point up to two weeks following participation, after which the data will be anonymized and not possible to be matched to a specific participant. 

Day 4 of my baby being missing… 😞
Please anyone if you see him or think you may have seen him contact me! It becoming difficult to function without him. We’ve added a reward to anyone who finds him and brings him home! Please Grande Prairie we need you!

Escaped by Grande Pointe Apartments, KFC Plaza. He’s a brown and black colourpoint cat, big unmistakable blue eyes. Tall and chubby, big paws. A meow so distinctive I’d know it anywhere, like a yowl or howl.
He is neutered and microchipped!! No collar. Indoor cat.

Please❤️💔

Original post

This is a 0.6 scale autogenerated map of the entire city of Grande Prairie, rendered in Minecraft. It was generated using a program called Arnis, which is an open-source piece of software that creates maps using OpenStreetMap geospatial data. It uses real elevation data for topography.

I have done extensive work to expand on the project since I last posted. Mostly on roads (the autogen ones are either too small or have improper markings, or don't have the correct number of lanes etc) but many real buildings have been reconstructed on the autogen footprints.

This is a work in progress, with more posts to come.

Curios if anyone knows what this little battery operated device would go with or be used for? It has on off switch, and mode. The light flashes on one click, solid green or red for 2, 3, clicks. Packing and just wondering if I should toss or if maybe goes with something else? Tia

Hey Grande Prairie!

We just launched BuzzBasket, a new delivery platform for liquor and cannabis, and we’re doing things a bit differently because we’re tired of how the big apps treat our local businesses and drivers.

Most delivery platforms charge your favorite local stores 20-30% in commissions and then hit you with a "service fee" on top of that. We think that’s garbage.

Here’s the BuzzBasket breakdown:

• Zero Service Fees: What you see is what you pay.

• No Tip Option: We don’t believe in subsidizing wages with your generosity. Instead, the entire delivery fee goes directly to the driver.

• Supporting Local: We charge retailers a fraction of what the big guys do (5% vs 20%+), so local shops actually keep their margins.

• Fully AGLC Compliant: We’ve built the tech from the ground up to follow every Alberta regulation to the letter (ID checks, ProServe/SellSafe, etc.).

We officially went live 2 weeks ago and we’re adding more local stores every day. If you’re looking to support Alberta businesses without getting gouged by "convenience fees," check us out.

Launched in Grande Prairie http://www.buzzbasket.ca

Support local. Pay the drivers. Skip the fees. 🥂