City council has allocated $220,000 for a new climbing wall at the Activity and Reception Centre in the Smith neighbourhood. The funds are coming from the 2024 Grande Prairie Alberta Winter Games Society’s legacy funds. “The development of a climbing wall in our community stands to benefit residents of all ages, promoting physical fitness, teamwork, […]
Sports heroes are often thought of as the athletes themselves but sometimes, the people in the background supporting them and their sport make a huge difference. One such person - Grande Prairie's own Leigh Goldie - is being recognized by the Volleyball Alberta Hall of Fame for his years of dedication to the sport. “Goldie’s […]
Over $3 million in repairs is needed at the Montrose Cultural Centre (MCC). City council decided to amend the 2024 budget after it received a mid-year capital request from city administration at Monday’s council meeting. “Mid-year capital budget requests are done outside of the normal deliberation process, and we do require that certain criteria are […]
The City of Grande Prairie will not establish a taxi commission or cap the number of vehicles for hire. The decision followed a July 23 report from the city’s enforcement services department to the Public & Protective Services Committee. “We believe the stakeholder engagement survey revealed that there's minimal interest in the formation of a […]