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Making a difference in the lives of our patients and families by embracing family and supporting healthy recovery.
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Our Story
The vision for Ken Sargent House began in 2007, when former City of Grande Prairie Mayor and Rotarian Elmer Borstad shared a simple but powerful idea: create a home away from home for families travelling to Grande Prairie for medical care.
What started as a conversation quickly became a shared commitment. The belief that this vision should belong to the entire community brought together all four Rotary Clubs in Grande Prairie, leading to the creation of the Rotary Clubs of Grande Prairie Wellness Society in 2016. With the generous support of Grande Prairie Regional College, now Northwestern Polytechnic, a one acre site near the Grande Prairie Regional Hospital was secured and the foundation for the project was laid.
In an extraordinary demonstration of leadership and belief in the project, the Rotary Clubs committed $4 million to Ken Sargent House, the single largest gift ever made by these clubs. This historic contribution helped transform the original vision into a reality with lasting impact.
Driven by the dedication of Rotarians and community champions, the project continued to grow, both in scope and impact. With the Grande Prairie Regional Hospital Foundation joining as the operating partner in 2023, the original plan for a single-storey building evolved into a two-storey home designed to welcome even more families in need.
Today, Ken Sargent House stands as a reflection of what is possible when a community comes together with compassion, purpose, and the shared belief that no family should face medical care alone.
A Thank You To Ken Sargent
The Ken Sargent House is named for Ken Sargent, who has personally donated $2M to the project already.
Ken was born in Grande Prairie on December 15, 1942. He began working for his father Bill as a young boy, washing cars and pumping gas. Ken took ownership of his father’s automobile business in 1969, before buying and running a separate dealership in Dawson Creek and also building and leasing several commercial buildings.
Ken began a Rotary Chapter, served on the hospital and airport boards, and gave much of his time to numerous other charitable entities. Ken has always believed in giving back to worthwhile causes that positively impact the well-being of northern Alberta.
Having been on the hospital board, Ken understands the needs of the hospital foundation and healthcare across this region. He is always happy to help because he loves northern Alberta – born and raised here, it is forever in his heart.
What We Do
We Serve Families
We serve families. Our center keeps families together throughout their health care journey.
Open To Everyone
The Ken Sargent House reduces barriers and supports all who are receiving medical care in Grande Prairie. We provide a safe place on your journey to health.
Responsive
If you are in need, we are here. The Ken Sargent House reduces the burden on a household during challenging times.
Adaptive
Responding to your specific needs. The Ken Sargent House has no limit to one’s stay and offers accommodative services to our guests.
With Your Help, We are Improving Healthcare In Your Region
By providing a welcoming place for patients and their loved ones to stay, that is close to the hospital, we can reduce barriers and increase accessibility to healthcare in our region.
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A vision of promoting excellence in healthcare through supported accommodations.
We are dedicated to providing a comforting, inclusive, and affordable home where families can heal together while receiving medical care in Grande Prairie. By advocating for the wellness and healthcare needs of our region and residents, we aim to keep families close to home during challenging times.
Our mission is caring for patients and their families accessing healthcare in our region.