The Peace Wapiti School Division received approximately $700,000 over two years from Alberta Education which will go towards hiring an outreach team leader and three family support workers. “The grant was given to us to help address students who have lost engagement with school during COVID,” said Shawn O'Shea, assistant superintendent. “It could encompass everything […]
City administration presented a speed study of the downtown area along 100 Ave. to the Operational Services Committee on Nov. 22. The study was initiated after a downtown business owner Beeta Bator brought her concerns of witnessing near misses of pedestrians crossing at the mid-block crosswalks to council on July 11; speed was considered to […]
The city believes it has found a way to help residents struggling with foxtail. Last summer, council heard from residents experiencing large amounts of the weed after seed was blown over from undeveloped lots. In particular, foxtail gathered in Northridge and Royal Oaks, threatening pets and presenting other challenges, residents claimed. Photos of yards full […]
Gather your best comfy pants and slippers because the Holiday Pajama Ball is coming to the Grande Prairie Public Library (GPPL) on Dec. 17. “We’d love to see many families join us for some holiday spirit,” said Erika Stamp, GPPL children's programming co-ordinator. The GPPL Children's department is hosting the ball that will include card-making, […]
