Christmas doesn’t come from a store; if you are seeking some festive fun or a holiday hearth this Christmas, the doors will be open for free activities taking place this December. On Dec. 20, the Grande Prairie Friendship Centre (GPFC) will host a free Winter Solstice Celebration at Evergreen Park, starting at 4 p.m. “We’ve […]
Helping Hands will begin working as a backbone organization to create a co-ordinated approach to addressing food insecurity in Grande Prairie and focus on long-term solutions. City council approved $160,000 to fund the pilot project from the Council Strategic Initiatives fund on Monday (Dec. 16). “We know that this co-ordination of services won't happen overnight,” […]
Spring Lake Ski Hill will open to the public on Dec. 27, with plenty of snow for the skiing season. The hill has been closed since the 2018 season when it was deemed no longer financially feasible to stay open. “The lift has been totally refurbished,” said volunteer Brian Peterson. “The chalet has been refurbished. […]
A $3.96 million deficit in the interim 2025 budget was approved by County of Grande Prairie council last week. The deficit stems from maintaining vital services and programs, including investments in roads, water and sewer infrastructure, and intermunicipal commitments around recreation and culture cost-sharing, according to a county media release Dec. 13. Council deferred discussion […]