The Grande Prairie Police Service (GPPS) has released its annual report and strategic plan for the next two years. “These documents set the framework for how we will create a modern police service that is responsive to the needs of Grande Prairie while improving accountability to council and the community,” said Dan Wong, Grande Police […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]