A group of residents is unimpressed with the new location of the batting cage at Head & Salmond Park in Grande Prairie. The city permanently placed the cage, with a concrete base, in May. “It is a nightmare,” said Susan Schneider, whose home backs onto the park. “Nobody realized that there would be several cricket […]
Dr. Vanessa Sheane will be the post-secondary institution's new acting president and CEO, Northwestern Polytechnic announced July 26. Justin Kohlman was appointed to the role in August 2021 for five years but left after just under two years. Sheane has worked at the school for 12 years and previously served as provost and vice-president academic […]
The Grande Prairie Storm has received a three-year interest-free payment deferral on a city loan, council decided July 24. The Storm organization presented to the InvestGP committee on June 20, noting its financial issues due to the pandemic. “Working with this organization is something strategically that is of value to not only the downtown but […]
Grande Prairie Royal Canadian Legion #54 President Brad Lewis hopes to see the downtown beautification efforts continue outside the legion. Lewis also proposed hanging veterans' banners along Veterans Way (101 Ave.) from late September to the end of November as well as unit flags installed along the street from April through to September. “The unit […]