The city is set to receive $300,000 from the province from the Settlement, Integration, and Language Project (SILP) Grant.The grant will fund the Grande Prairie Inclusive and Caring Community Initiative (GPICC) until March 2025.“This grant provides the city funding to help employers and service providers effectively integrate newcomers into our community,” said Angela Sutherland, director […]
April showers bring May flowers, or so they say. This May, two local greenhouses anticipate busy seasons.Braeheid Gardens co-owner Shawn Bouchard waters some of the hanging baskets. (Photo by Austin Payeur)Shawn Bouchard, co-owner of Braeheid Gardens, said the busy season of the greenhouse usually kicks off on May 1 and continues until the end of […]
The 2023 County of Grande Prairie budget will once again see no increase to the municipal tax rate.County of Grande Prairie Reeve Bob Marshall told the News that over the last three years municipal tax rates have not increased, calling it “a conscious decision.”“Especially this year, when we’re looking at inflationary pressures and food issues,” […]
The Town of Sexsmith will be accessing a $1.38 million provincial grant to help expand and protect water across the South Peace.The Alberta government is providing the grant through the Water for Life Program that will be put towards expansion of the reservoir expansion and pumphouse at Wapiti River.Sexsmith Mayor Kate Potter said the town […]