The City of Grande Prairie is seeing a significant uptake in the Rural Renewal Stream, with 324 job opportunities and 78 endorsed employers. The Rural Renewal Stream launched in the city in mid-August and aims to fill local labour gaps. “It's an opportunity for the city to work with our employers to address their current […]
The city is accepting applications for its Neighbourhood Outdoor Rink Program until Dec. 15. The Neighbourhood Outdoor Rink Program allows residents to build and maintain small skating rinks in a park located near their homes. The free program then provides the approved applicants with supplies to install and maintain their rink. Christine Chambul, city parks […]
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 […]
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 […]