The Grande Prairie Airport has received $140,000 from the province to explore renovations that could include adding customs and the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA). The money will fund a Canadian Border Services Agency Facilities Study. “We hope to get some flights to the sunshine spots in the wintertime, like Mexico,” said Grande Prairie Airport […]
Ed Widdifield was a big man. Those who saw him from afar may have thought he was rugged and tough. Neil Robertson knew Ed for 34 years since Ed served as his ninth grade hockey coach, and said he got to know a different side to the big man. “When you got to know him, […]
About $166,000 toward helping emergency evacuees may not be recovered by the City of Grande Prairie. The city believes the amount is not eligible for reimbursement from the province due to “inconsistency and unclarity in provincial legislation and regulation.” “There's a lot of burden on our administration as the host municipality in regards to making […]
A look back as well as ahead highlighted the city’s State of the City event on March 26. Mayor Jackie Clayton moderated the event that spoke to members from the city administration, the Grande Prairie Police Service (GPPS), Northwestern Polytechnic (NWP) and the Grande Prairie & District Chamber of Commerce (GPDCC). “I'm extremely excited about […]
A Grande Prairie resident wants city council to change bylaws around garbage collection times, noting the loud noise may be affecting many residents' sleep. Wendy Evert spoke to city council last Monday (March 25) during a regular council meeting. “Constant sleep interruptions are seriously affecting our friends and neighbours,” said Evert, who noted garbage pick-up […]
The Grande Prairie Police Service (GPPS) has released its annual report and strategic plan for the next two years. “These documents set the framework for how we will create a modern police service that is responsive to the needs of Grande Prairie while improving accountability to council and the community,” said Dan Wong, Grande Police […]
The Bear Creek reservoir will remain dry for another year and may not be filled again until 2026. Damage to the Bear River Control Structure (BRCS) in Muskoseepi Park was discovered last year. “Regulatory burdens continue to increase with the operation of the spillway and dam, and that's increasing costs of operations and maintenance,” said […]
Second languages will not be mandatory for Peace Wapiti Public School Division (PWPSD) schools in the upcoming school year. The PWPSD school board approved a motion March 14 to remove the mandate requiring schools to offer second language programming to students from grades 4 to 9. Individual schools will determine whether they will continue to […]
City council approved $24,000 to the Cairn Housing Society on Monday after the society requested emergency funding. The funds, approved at the regular meeting of council, include $16,000 for the society’s operational costs and $8,000 for its food security program. “My concern is that we have a bigger issue,” said Mayor Jackie Clayton. Council […]