The wind has changed; and like one practically perfect nanny, one practically perfect teacher in Sexsmith is planning to make her leave.But this news comes with a spoonful of sugar, as students of Robert W. Zahara (RWZ) Public School are preparing for a musical production to close out some “unfinished business.”Mary Poppins Jr. will take […]
A recent report suggests local food banks and government need to collaborate to help reduce poverty and food insecurity in Grande Prairie. City administration presented the report to the Public and Protective Services Committee on April 16, outlining the services being provided by local organizations and their challenges.“Looking ahead, ongoing collaboration and innovative initiatives will remain […]
Camp Tamarack RV Park is making its final preparations to open as a new KOA Journey this week.The official ribbon cutting will take place on Wednesday, April 24 and it officially retires the ‘Tamarack’. “We’re on our 11th year of ownership, but it’s the 25th anniversary of Camp Tamarack RV Park,” said owner Edward Van Den […]
Dwayne Lakusta was formally sworn in as the first Chief of Police for the freshly established Grande Prairie Police Service (GPPS) on Friday. Lakusta stepped into the role in August of last year but last week he took an Oath of Allegiance and Office, “swearing to fulfill his role diligently, faithfully, and to the best of […]
The City of Grande Prairie may begin to see more secondary suites as it looks to amend its land use bylaw (LUB).The InvestGP Committee (a subcommittee of city council) directed city administration to bring back amendments to the LUB after a delegation from BILD Grande Prairie suggested the city loosen its restrictions to help with […]