The city’s Public Security Unit (PSU) will continue to operate until the end of the year. City council granted $710,000 in additional funding to the PSU on April 17 at the regular council meeting. “A big portion of their work is focused on the downtown area dealing with social disorder,” said Mike Lefebvre, city Enforcement […]
City administration will bring council a FireSmart report including areas of need as well as residential covenants and naturalized areas. The direction to administration came from the Operational Services Committee on May 23 during a conversation on the city's naturalization efforts. “Council received a letter from concerned community members around naturalization and especially considering the […]
Bonnetts Energy Centre now offers sensory kits it says will enhance accessibility and enjoyment for patrons of its events. The kits comprise of noise-softening headphones, UV-rated sunglasses, fidget tools and a communication-style lanyard. “We are thrilled to be able to offer this amenity to ensure the comfort of all guests,” said Catherine Ridgeway, city director […]
The United Conservative Party has won a majority government in Alberta. UCP leader Danielle Smith will continue as the province’s premier. Nolan Dyck, left, is set to be the new Grande Prairie MLA and Ron Wiebe will be the Grande Prairie-Wapiti MLA, after Monday’s election. (Photos by Jesse Boily) Locally, Ron Wiebe (UCP) will serve […]
Sexsmith youth are stepping up to bat as a new local baseball league starts up in the South Peace. Sexsmith Minor Ball Association Vice-President Dallas Smith said that the organization is switching from softball to baseball this season. “We wanted to kind of change it up,” he said. “Sexsmith hasn’t really been as good at […]
South of Grande Prairie and off Highway 40, up a short dirt trail, is a campground. Stepping along the paved walking trails and through the high pines, the sounds of the highway drift away, and for a moment, you are surrounded by wilderness. This is a memory for many in the South Peace who have […]
The Grande Prairie & District Chamber of Commerce hosted a forum featuring the provincial candidates in the Grande Prairie and Grande Prairie-Wapiti constituencies. The forum allowed candidates to share their platforms and answer questions from residents ranging from local topics, including health care, education, and the economy. The chamber selected three candidates at random for […]
City council approved upgrades to an outdoor ice rink in the Swanavon area that would see the addition of a roof, but the neighbourhood association says residents don’t want one. Council approved funding for the replacement of the outdoor rink in Swanavon with a covered outdoor structure on April 17. The total cost of the […]
City trails will not be getting centre-painted lines after the Operational Services Committee decided the cost would be too high. Painting a centre line for the Muskoseepi and Crystal Lake trail systems would cost approximately $10,000. “The trail system is safe, and we have next to no actual reports of collisions or injuries involving bicycles […]