Nitehawk Year-round Adventure Park came to city council last Monday (Nov. 14) looking for funding support. Nitehawk asked council for an additional $19,000, bringing the total to $192,000 for the 2023 season. The additional amount is targeted to upgrades to staff housing as well as accommodating inflation increases.Council later approved the ask on its fourth day […]
Next Tuesday will be Giving Tuesday, and the Grande Prairie Public Library (GPPL) hopes residents will donate to the Little Free Pantry. The Little Free Pantry offers those who need non-perishable food items and hygiene items. “On Tuesday, Nov. 29, we ask that donors consider the GPPL and, more importantly, the Little Free Pantry,” says Tara Wiebe, […]
Attraction and retention of workers in the Grande Prairie region is an ongoing issue, and community groups are looking to tackle the problem. The Grande Prairie & District Chamber of Commerce (GPDCC) is working on a project to improve the attraction and retention of employees by providing resources and tools for new workers. “Shortage of skilled labour […]
The Grande Prairie Downtown Association (GPDA) has launched a new gift card option to expand options for shoppers in the city's downtown core.The new gift cards will replace the association’s previous paper gift certificates, which have been around for almost 20 years. The new gift card will be used much like a debit card.People flooded […]