An innovative concept around medical care in Grande Prairie has received a $500,000 boost from the City of Grande Prairie. During the city’s budget deliberations, council allocated the funds to Maskwa Medical Centre from its Strategic Initiative fund on Nov. 17. Maskwa asked the city for the funds so it could begin designing and engineering phases of […]
One historic building in Wembley made a move last week.On Nov. 15, a building from the Saskatoon Winery was moved into its new location on the grounds of the Wembley Arts Cultural and Historical Society.The building was originally the home of the Lake Saskatoon Winery overlooking Saskatoon Lake, which was operated by Arthur and Lois […]
City of Grande Prairie residents can expect a 3.28 per cent property tax increase next year.After three days of budget deliberations city council brought the proposed 6.09 per cent increase down through a variety of cuts. “These cuts come with some reduction in service, some organizational impacts and some difficult choices,” said Mayor Jackie Clayton.City Mayor […]
An online seminar helping to learn how to support victims of domestic violence is now available in Grande Prairie.Real Talk, an online resource based out of the Sagesse Domestic Violence Prevention Society in Calgary, has partnered with IMPACT Grande Prairie, a network of local service providers dedicated to spreading awareness of domestic violence.IMPACT co-ordinator Madison […]
The Old Bear himself is coming to the South Peace.Residents will have a chance to curl against Olympic curling champion Kevin Martin next month, with adult and youth curling clinics held at the Mountview Curling Club in Elmworth on Dec. 1 and 2.Youth clinics will be held on Dec. 1 from 2 to 5:30 p.m., […]