Pace Community Support, Sexual Assault & Trauma Centre (PACE) in Grande Prairie has been approved for a $120,370 grant from the province to assist the organization in counselling and education. The province announced $4.2 million in additional funding to support victims of sexual assault last Thursday (April 6).“I have spent time meeting with organizations and am […]
Wembley is considering a contemporary prehistoric facelift, while Sexsmith and the County of Grande Prairie pursue their own rebranding initiatives.Town of Wembley Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Noreen Zhang said that the town is pursuing a rebranding initiative to embrace the rich world of paleontology surrounding Wembley.“We have a world-class dinosaur museum right at the beginning […]
The byelection in Beaverlodge will see voters choosing from a slate of three candidates for a spot on town council on May 2.Nominations for seat, which became vacant after Gena Jones resigned Feb. 28, closed Tuesday at noon. The candidates are Ryier Hommy, Lindsey Hole and David MacDonald.Lindsey Hole Lindsey Hole settled in Beaverlodge in 2017, after […]
The Beaverlodge 2023 budget was approved which will see residents and businesses facing a three per cent tax increase this year.A three per cent tax rate increase on residential and commercial properties was approved by Town of Beaverlodge on March 27.Council passed its operating and capital budgets at the meeting.Town Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Jeff […]
The City of Grande Prairie has begun the recruitment process to fill roles on the Grande Prairie Police Commission which will act as the oversight body of the Grande Prairie Police Service. The city is accepting applications until April 18. “Recruitment of police commission members is a vital next step in setting the foundation for the Grande […]