Grande Spirit Foundation

www.grandespirit.org

Contact them directly:

9505 102 Ave, Grande Prairie, AB T8V 7G9 (780) 532-2905 info@grandespirit.org

Information from their website:

Representing 11 municipalities and with over 100 dedicated staff, the Grande Spirit Foundation provides reasonably priced housing, quality care, and dignity to seniors and families.

The Grande Spirit Foundation was formed in 1960, although its roots go back to just after the Second World War. The municipal leaders of the region decided that a home for the Senior Citizens of the area was needed and in 1949 the first home was built.

Information regarding the TRAB program

Struggling to pay rent?

Get up to $350 a month in temporary relief.

If you are between jobs or having a hard time making ends meet, you may qualify

for Alberta’s Temporary Rent Assistance Benefit and get $100–$350 a month for

up to two years.

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Need help with rent? If you are in a working household with low income or in between jobs, support is available.

The Temporary Rent Assistance Benefit is intended to help eligible tenants afford their rent while they stabilize or improve their situation.

If you think you might be eligible, here’s what you need to know:

🏡 the benefit is paid directly to tenants

🏡 it’s available in Calgary, Edmonton, Fort McMurray, Grande Prairie, Lethbridge, Medicine Hat and Red Deer

🏡 the amount is calculated based on household size and location

🏡 households are prioritized on a first-come, first-served basis

Learn more: https://findhousing.alberta.ca/

Contact Grande Spirit Foundation 780 532 3276 who may require this subsidy.

Application form: Grande Spirit Foundation Application - Family Housing

Temporary Rent Assistance Benefit

Rent support for Albertans with low- to moderate-income

Overview

Albertans who are between jobs or having a hard time making ends meet may qualify for the Temporary Rent Assistance Benefit.

Details

Available in Calgary, Edmonton, Fort McMurray, Grande Prairie, Lethbridge, Medicine Hat, and Red Deer
Assistance is provided on a first come, first served basis.
Amount calculated based on household size and location (see Table 1); will be reduced in the second year.
Two-year cap; eligibility is reassessed after the first year; households can reapply for rent assistance at the end of two years.

Benefit rates

Table 1: Monthly benefit rates in the first year

Municipality	BACH	1 BDRM	2 BDRM	3 BDRM	4BDRM
Calgary	$155	$174	$217	$238	$292
Edmonton	$148	$170	$214	$256	$268
Fort McMurray	$164	$213	$259	$301	$353
Grande Prairie	$146	$175	$205	$243	$297
Lethbridge	$119	$154	$172	$207	$243
Medicine Hat	$108	$123	$140	$180	$209
Red Deer	$117	$139	$172	$209	$245

*rates decrease in the second year
**see the full list on Open Alberta

Eligibility

Households are eligible if they:

are below local income thresholds (see Table 2)
are employed or have been employed in the last 24 months
are not receiving social assistance, including:
- Income Support
- Learner Income Support
- Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH)
- Alberta Seniors Benefit
- Guaranteed Income Supplement

Household income thresholds

Table 2: Annual income thresholds

Municipality	BACH	1 BDRM	2 BDRM	3 BDRM	4 BDRM
Calgary	$37,000	$44,000	$54,000	$62,500	$76,000
Edmonton	$36,000	$42,000	$52,500	$62,500	$66,000
Fort McMurray	$40,000	$46,000	$57,500	$74,500	$86,500
Grande Prairie	$38,000	$43,000	$48,500	$60,500	$77,000
Lethbridge	$32,000	$39,500	$45,000	$56,500	$66,000

Red Deer	$29,500	$35,000	$43,000	$55,500	$64,500
Medicine Hat	$31,000	$34,500	$37,000	$48,500	$54,000

*see the full list on Open Alberta

Apply

Check your eligibility and connect with a housing provider near you to apply:

findhousing.alberta.ca.

Questions

Alberta Supports Contact Centre:

1-877-644-9992 (toll free)
780-644-9992 (Edmonton)

Fire Ban	A fire ban prohibits wood campfires on public land, campgrounds, and private land including backyard fire pits. Fire permits will be suspended or cancelled, and no new permits will be issued.

Fire Restriction	A fire restriction prohibits the use of wood campfires on public land but does allow wood campfires inside provincial campgrounds and private property. Fire permits may be restricted, suspended, or cancelled and no new fire permits will be issued.

Fire Advisory	A fire advisory is issued if the fire danger rating has increased. Fire permits may be restricted. Safe campfires are allowed in campgrounds and backcountry or random camping areas, but this level is a warning they may be restricted if the situation doesn't improve.

No Restriction	Normal burning rules apply.

The wildfire danger for the Grande Prairie Forest Area is HIGH. Warm weather and windy conditions have increased the wildfire risk. Alberta Wildfireare asking residents and visitors to use caution with fire and take steps to prevent wildfires.

No precipitation is forecasted for the next 24 hours, gusting winds are expected to continue into tomorrow. High winds can cause extreme fire behavior and allow fires to grow rapidly.

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Wildfire Situation

So far this year, 104 wildfires have been reported in the Grande Prairie Forest Area, burning nearly 434 hectares, two are listed as under control and all others have been extinguished. Of the 104 wildfires, 53 of them are consider lightning caused and 46 are human caused, 5 remain under investigation.

The wildfire dashboard provides up-to-date wildfire information at the click of a button. This interactive tool displays important statistics on the number of active wildfires in the Forest Protection Area of Alberta, sizes, locations and more.

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Fire Permits

During wildfire season, you are required to have a fire permit to burn within the Forest Protection Area (FPA), with the exception of a campfire.

Albertans can request a free fire permit by contacting their local forestry office or using the online Fire Permit Portal. Contact your local fire guardian or visit a Forestry office for a permit. Albertans living outside the FPA must contact their municipality or local authority for more information about fire permit requirements for burning. If you are planning on burning debris, it’s important to keep safe burning practices top of mind. Check your burn site for heat multiple times in the following weeks to ensure it has not reignited.

Spirit River (780) 814 1983

Valleyview (780) 524 6576

County West (780) 814 1648

Thank you for doing your part to prevent wildfires. If you spot a wildfire, call 310-FIRE.

Wildfire Prevention

Make sure your campfire is fully extinguished. A campfire can burn deep into the ground and flare up again in dry or windy weather. Soak the ashes and stir them. Keep soaking the ashes until they are cool to the touch. Even if you are going for a short hike, make sure your campfire is out. Learn more here.

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When wildfire danger is low to moderate, updates will be issued weekly. However, when the danger escalates to high or extreme levels, updates will be provided daily if fires are active and/or out of control. Expect your next wildfire update on September 18, 2024, unless conditions change.

Kelly Burke | Wildfire Information Officer

(780) 832-7235

kelly.burke@gov.ab.ca

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