The Grande Prairie Salvation Army kicked off its kettle campaign last Thursday with music and special guests. But even as bells jingle through the halls of Prairie Mall, they may fall silent. A lack of volunteers is affecting the Salvation Army’s kettles this year, and with increased demand at their food bank, volunteers are needed more […]
After four days of budget deliberation, city council has endorsed a 1.71 per cent property tax increase.City administration had proposed a three per cent increase at the beginning of budget talks last Tuesday (Nov. 15). The 2023 budget is expected to be finalized at the Nov. 28 regular council meeting.City Mayor Jackie Clayton said three per […]
Over 20 recruits braved the cold to take the heat and step up as firefighters recently.Recruits from the County of Grande Prairie, Sexsmith, Wembley, Beaverlodge and Horse Lake First Nation fire departments partook in the four-day Firefighter 101 40-hour training course.The course ran over the weekend of Oct. 29 to 30, as well as Nov. […]
Local municipalities were recently recognized for their “unprecedented collaboration” at the Northwest Energy Evening in Calgary.The collaboration between the County of Grande Prairie, the City of Grande Prairie and the M.D. of Greenview has led to the municipalities becoming leaders not only in traditional energy but also in emerging energy technology and innovation, the municipalities […]
The Grande Prairie RCMP is looking for public input on policing issues in and around Grande Prairie.The public is invited to five town hall events between Nov. 21 and Nov. 28.“Town hall meetings provide us an opportunity to engage directly with the community and hear the community’s perspectives on policing and community safety in Grande […]