Grande Prairie News Archive

The city and county of Grande Prairie are looking for public feedback around roadways south of the Grande Prairie airport. An open house will be hosted on Sept. 21 for community members to review and provide input on the draft Transportation Study and recommended road network upgrades in areas located in both municipalities. County of […]

This week marked the first of new mental therapy supports for youth hosted in Beaverlodge. Alberta Health Services (AHS) and Beaverlodge and Hythe Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) partnered to offer child and youth mental health therapy to residents of Beaverlodge and the surrounding communities commenced Sept. 12. The service is targeted to youths […]

The Grande Prairie Royal Canadian Legion #54 hosted a First Responders Appreciation Day event Sept. 9. Around 14 organizations were in attendance, including firefighters, police, EMS, search and rescue and STARS.  “This year, we truly felt the value of first responders as we experienced this summer an unprecedented amount of wildfires and witnessed the incredible […]

The Italian Campaign during the Second World War happened 80 years ago, and this past weekend 55 regional soldiers who were killed in the battles during the liberation of Italy were honoured.  The Veterans Memorial Gardens & Interpretive Centre hosted a ceremony on Saturday honouring all who fought and died in the Italian campaign, including […]

A report on water filling stations within city parks and trail corridors was presented to the Operational Services Committee Aug. 29.  According to the report, there is only one permanent water fill station being installed near the South Bear Creek dog park but there are several city facilities where users can fill water bottles.  “I […]

City council approved an additional $1.14 million in funding to continue the construction of the Coordinated Care Campus (CCC) at a special council meeting on Aug. 29. Council decided to complete most of the remaining construction items but opted only to fund a communal kitchen ($190,725) instead of a commercial kitchen ($250,000). Mayor Jackie Clayton […]

The second annual Experience Grande Prairie event celebrating the end of the summer took place in downtown Grande Prairie on Friday.  The block party-style event included a free outdoor concert, roaming entertainment, food trucks and vendors. “The city is excited to welcome the community to the heart of the city for the return of Experience […]

It pays to be squared at the Centre for Creative Arts (CFCA).  This year is the gallery’s 10th year of Art Squared, its annual silent auction fundraiser, where artists across the Peace region donate their square 16x16 creations.  “We’ve got pieces by so many great artists,” said Kiren Niki Sangra, CFCA curator.  Kiren Niki Sangra, […]

The City of Grande Prairie and the County of Grande Prairie are applying for grants that will expand wildfire safety strategies. The city is applying for two grants, and the county is applying for one, through the Forest Resource Improvement Association of Alberta (FRIAA). “One of those grants will be for vegetation management to clean […]

City council received an update on its advocacy concerns at Wednesday’s (Aug. 23) Committee of the Whole meeting.  The city’s advocacy updates included work on electricity distribution and transmission rates, attraction and retention of healthcare workers, local government funding framework, industrial attraction, improved rail services, daycare shortages and housing funding.  Power parity A preliminary report […]