A report on housing and homelessness grants and funding allocations for 2023-2024 was presented to the city’s Public & Protective Services Committee meeting June 20. The report details $5.98 million in funding the city has received from federal and provincial grants. “There are three funding streams in the report, those being the provincial outreach support […]
The Town of Sexsmith is set to put forward a request for proposal (RFP) in its rebranding initiative. The next step in the town’s project happened June 19, following the establishment of a local task force. The task force is made up of three members of the town’s economic development advisory committee, two from the […]
Next weekend will see the return of Grande Prairie’s latest summer event, bringing together nerds and pop culture fanatics to help break the cycle of domestic violence. GrandeCon will be held from July 14 to 16 at Bonnetts Energy Centre Okay, with proceeds in support of Odyssey House. 2023 marks the second year of the […]
Operational funding for community groups was approved at last Monday’s (June 26) city council meeting but some councillors believe more dollars are needed. Councillors Dylan Bressey and Chris Thiessen voted against approving the operational funding, saying it does not match inflationary costs. “We should at least keep community group funding up with inflation,” said Bressey. […]