Grande Prairie’s newest museum is gearing up for another year of educating the public about local soldiers while also bringing the community together in various ways. The Veterans Memorial Park & Interpretive Centre’s garden is currently being planted by volunteers and a new exhibit marking the 80th anniversary of the battle of Ortona and the […]
A Grade 7 student in Grande Prairie has won a national award for a Remembrance Day poem. Kieran Watson won the national award in the Intermediate category (grades 7-9) of the Royal Canadian Legion’s annual Youth Remembrance contest. “It was a tear-jerker when reading the poem for the first time,” said Brad Lewis, Grande Prairie […]
The city’s Public Security Unit (PSU) will continue to operate until the end of the year. City council granted $710,000 in additional funding to the PSU on April 17 at the regular council meeting. “A big portion of their work is focused on the downtown area dealing with social disorder,” said Mike Lefebvre, city Enforcement […]
City administration will bring council a FireSmart report including areas of need as well as residential covenants and naturalized areas. The direction to administration came from the Operational Services Committee on May 23 during a conversation on the city's naturalization efforts. “Council received a letter from concerned community members around naturalization and especially considering the […]
Bonnetts Energy Centre now offers sensory kits it says will enhance accessibility and enjoyment for patrons of its events. The kits comprise of noise-softening headphones, UV-rated sunglasses, fidget tools and a communication-style lanyard. “We are thrilled to be able to offer this amenity to ensure the comfort of all guests,” said Catherine Ridgeway, city director […]