A new volunteer appreciation program has been launched by the County of Grande Prairie, giving residents another opportunity to show gratitude. Starting Feb. 1, individual volunteers, groups, or organizations can be nominated through the It Takes a Volunteer initiative. Nominees will receive a recognition package from the county, including a gift certificate as well as […]
Crime rates around the Coordinated Care Campus (CCC) and area have decreased compared to 2019 police reports, according to RCMP. The report to the City of Grande Prairie however noted some businesses in the area have seen an increase in police files in 2022, compared to 2021. “Calls for service generated in that specific location […]
The Grande Prairie Youth Advisory Council is back this year with a lineup of some familiar and some new faces. The council hopes to share youth perspectives with city council, committees, and community agencies. “One of our main priorities this year is really trying to step up into that advisory role,” said Grace Larson, chair […]
The Rural Renewal Stream is attracting workers to the Grande Prairie region as more municipalities adopt the provincial program. A local business owner has filled job vacancies through the program, after a “historically low” year for applications in 2022. “It was difficult generating any interest in the positions,” said Shawna Miller, who owns 16 Subway […]
A recent trend in asks for funds from local municipalities has had a focus on recreation, couched in its role to boost the attraction and retention of medical professionals. According to a Rural Health Professions Action Plan (RhPAP) study, recreation is a factor for health professionals, but not a priority. “A welcoming community was the […]