The Métis Local 1990 is asking city council to transfer the land of its current elders caring shelter to the group; the ask came during the Public and Protective Services Committee Meeting on June 20. The city leases the land to the group, but the lease expired in February 2023 and the Métis Local 1990 […]
The Grande Prairie Police Service has found its new police chief after city council ratified the police commission's decision to hire Dwayne Lakusta for the role at Monday’s regular council meeting on July 10. Lakusta will begin the role of Grande Prairie’s first police chief on August 28. “It is a tremendous opportunity to lead […]
Rising Above, a faith-based addictions treatment centre, asked city council for permission to build a new building at its current location and extend the current land lease an additional 40 years at the June 26 council meeting. The estimated $3.8 million build will be a three-storey 3,200 sq. ft. structure on the northeast corner of […]
A report on housing and homelessness grants and funding allocations for 2023-2024 was presented to the city’s Public & Protective Services Committee meeting June 20. The report details $5.98 million in funding the city has received from federal and provincial grants. “There are three funding streams in the report, those being the provincial outreach support […]
Next weekend will see the return of Grande Prairie’s latest summer event, bringing together nerds and pop culture fanatics to help break the cycle of domestic violence. GrandeCon will be held from July 14 to 16 at Bonnetts Energy Centre Okay, with proceeds in support of Odyssey House. 2023 marks the second year of the […]
Operational funding for community groups was approved at last Monday’s (June 26) city council meeting but some councillors believe more dollars are needed. Councillors Dylan Bressey and Chris Thiessen voted against approving the operational funding, saying it does not match inflationary costs. “We should at least keep community group funding up with inflation,” said Bressey. […]
Among the many homes in Grande Prairie’s Hillside community sits a place of historical significance to the region. Hidden behind some trees, visitors are welcomed at the gate bearing the name of its founder, Reverend Alexander Forbes. The building was one of the region's first hospitals, with six beds and a dirt floor. Compare that […]
Across the country, residents are breaking out the maple leaves in anticipation of Canada Day. Kathleen Neufield walks through the Canada Day parade in Grande Prairie on Friday, July 1, 2022. (File photo by Jesse Boily) Valhalla Centre’s annual Canada Day parade is set roll out Saturday at 11 a.m. All floats and participants are […]