Hi Jennifer - did a Google Search
http://gp.abgensoc.ca/dht19962005.htmlsnip: The full text for most of the obituaries from October 18, 1997 to the present may be found online at the Grande Prairie Daily Herald Tribune 'Obituary Archive'. snip.
Newspaper for Edson Alberta ?
Since Delta BC is also shown in the following - perhaps OBITUARY had been published in The Vancouver Sun / Province newspapers
Vancouver Public Library - main branch 5th floor - Georgia Street Vancovuer
Holds newspapers in their collection - perhaps they will offer to assist
THURBER, Willard Garth "Bill"; 78; Edson AB>Delta BC; DHT; 2001-10-24
THURBER, Willard Garth "Bill"; 78; Edson AB>Delta BC; DHT; 2001-10-25
THURBER, Willard Garth "Bill"; 78; Edson AB>Delta BC; DHT; 2001-10-26
THURBER, Winifred Laura (HAINES); 74; Dorne Ridge NB>Grande Prairie AB; DHT; 1997-12-16
THURBER, Winifred Laura (HAINES); 74; Dorne Ridge NB>Grande Prairie AB; DHT; 1997-12-17
Cheers, Stella