Sports heroes are often thought of as the athletes themselves but sometimes, the people in the background supporting them and their sport make a huge difference. One such person - Grande Prairie's own Leigh Goldie - is being recognized by the Volleyball Alberta Hall of Fame for his years of dedication to the sport. “Goldie’s […]
Over $3 million in repairs is needed at the Montrose Cultural Centre (MCC). City council decided to amend the 2024 budget after it received a mid-year capital request from city administration at Monday’s council meeting. “Mid-year capital budget requests are done outside of the normal deliberation process, and we do require that certain criteria are […]
The City of Grande Prairie will not establish a taxi commission or cap the number of vehicles for hire. The decision followed a July 23 report from the city’s enforcement services department to the Public & Protective Services Committee. “We believe the stakeholder engagement survey revealed that there's minimal interest in the formation of a […]
After the success of the 2024 National Aboriginal Hockey Championships, about $37,500 in grants are being made available to indigenous athletes in the Grande Prairie region. The May hockey tournament had an estimated economic impact on the region of about $2 million. Successful grant writing and fundraising efforts have led to the creation of a […]