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Secondary suite restrictions loosened in GP

June 27, 2024

Changes to the city's Land Use Bylaw will see fewer restrictions for secondary suites. The changes were approved by city council at the June 17 regular council meeting after almost two weeks of deliberation and a request from BILD Grande Prairie in April to loosen secondary suite restrictions.  Changes to the bylaw include allowing secondary […]

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County Distributes Operating Assistance Grants to Community Groups

June 27, 2024

The County of Grande Prairie has awarded $252,790 in operating assistance and cemetery grants to 68 non-profit organizations and volunteer groups as well as $420,190 in grants to organizations that operate sport, recreation and cultural facilities in the County to cover utility and other operating expenses. “Part of the quality of life we enjoy can […]

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Grande Prairie transfers land to Métis Local 1990

June 27, 2024

After nearly a year since formally asking, Métis Local 1990 will receive the land for its Elder Caring Centre in Grande Prairie.  City council approved the land transfer to Métis Local 1990 during its regular council meeting June 17.  “We're just incredibly happy,” said Métis Local 1990 president Shannon Dunfield.  “It feels like there's just […]

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Rising crime rates with bread truck theft

June 20, 2024

Local RCMP are citing rising crime rates with the theft of a Wonderbread truck outside of Save-On-Foods in Grande Prairie last week. Now, a 44-year-old Prince George man is facing a series of charges he may have difficulty swallowing.  After RCMP received a report just before lunch that a Wonderbread truck was stolen, the Grande […]

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GPPS announces new team for social disorder

June 20, 2024
The Grande Prairie Police Service (GPPS) now has boots on the ground with a peace officer in the Community Engagement Team (CET). The peace officer will respond to social disorder in the city, replacing the Public Security Unit (PSU) on May 1.  “We're able to follow up, provide a much more effective and efficient deployment […]