The Bear Creek reservoir will remain dry for another year and may not be filled again until 2026. Damage to the Bear River Control Structure (BRCS) in Muskoseepi Park was discovered last year. “Regulatory burdens continue to increase with the operation of the spillway and dam, and that's increasing costs of operations and maintenance,” said Brian Glavin, […]
Second languages will not be mandatory for Peace Wapiti Public School Division (PWPSD) schools in the upcoming school year.The PWPSD school board approved a motion March 14 to remove the mandate requiring schools to offer second language programming to students from grades 4 to 9.Individual schools will determine whether they will continue to offer second […]
City council approved $24,000 to the Cairn Housing Society on Monday after the society requested emergency funding. The funds, approved at the regular meeting of council, include $16,000 for the society’s operational costs and $8,000 for its food security program. “My concern is that we have a bigger issue,” said Mayor Jackie Clayton. Council directed administration to […]
Over 100 books have been translated by Bonanza School youths for visually impaired students.Sixteen Grade 5 and 6 students printed braille editions and recorded narrated audio versions.“Service projects are a big passion of mine,” said Bonanza School Principal Theresa Simmonds.“Teaching kids new skills, but also teaching them to do service for others.”The books will be […]
The city is seeking feedback from residents on future programming at the Grande Prairie Museum as it completes the final stages of its expansion.The museum is expanding into a space previously occupied by the South Peace Regional Archives (SPRA).“It is exciting to see the expansion of the Grande Prairie Museum come forward,” said Mayor Jackie […]