Aquatera is looking at reducing power costs with the installation of solar panels at one of its reservoir and pump stations. The solar panels are expected to produce about 80 per cent of the power required at the Zone 3 reservoir and pump station. “What led to the idea of doing this was the inflationary […]
The City of Grande Prairie will enter negotiations with Métis Local 1990 about transferring the land on which its elder caring centre sits. The building is owned by the Métis local, but the city owns the land. “It's been a long time coming,” said Métis Local 1990 president Shannon Dunfield. She said transferring the land […]
If you tried to unravel the roots of the Beaverlodge Food Bank from Faye Dyrkach, you’d have your work cut out for you. The food bank, which grew out of a Christmas hamper program in 1989, was just getting started in the United Church when Dyrkach decided to lend a hand, or two. She’s been […]
The County of Grande Prairie approved a 2.9 per cent property tax increase for 2024. County council approved an interim $157.6 million budget which includes an estimated $109.5 million for general operations and $48.1 million for capital investments on Dec. 15. About 70 per cent of the capital budget is going toward road and bridge […]
Grande Prairie Technical Search & Rescue (TSR) is looking for volunteers. The organization is currently looking for aid for its operational and support teams. “Our team is really diverse, anyone from lawyers to farmers to stay-at-home moms,” can volunteer, said Darren Sherk, TSR vice president. The all-volunteer team has room for people with many different […]