The owners of local taxi companies are asking the city to change its vehicle-for-hire bylaw, which they say will increase rider safety. Ravinder Singh Rupana and Sanjay Singhal, owners of Apple and Green Cabs, presented to city council on Nov. 27 at the regular council meeting. “We represent the City of Grande Prairie when people […]
The Grande Spirit Foundation (GSF) has a $3.894 million deficit due to rising costs and inflation, according to board member and city Coun. Chris Thiessen. “That's just the cost of doing business status quo,” he said. Another reason for the deficit is that GSF has begun an amortization requisition, which looks at the depreciation of […]
The Veterans Association Food Bank started operating in the City of Grande Prairie in May to help local veterans. Since they began operations, more than 20 veterans have been assisted. “What we do is veterans helping veterans, and it gives the receiver a sense of purpose as well because they want to give back,” said […]
