The Grande Prairie Police Service (GPPS) has taken over the city’s Enforcement Services and Mobile Outreach departments as part of its transition plan to become the primary police service in the city. In March 2023, city council decided to create a municipal police service instead of continuing to use the RCMP.(File photo by Jesse Boily)“Our goal […]
More than $5 billion in spending was recorded at local retail outlets in 2023, according to a city report completed at the end of December.The report, completed by FBM, includes tabulating the city’s existing retail outlets, consumer surveys, and quantifying the city’s supply and demand of supportable retail space.“This report confirms that Grande Prairie continues […]
The Grande Prairie Museum's latest exhibit explores the city’s sports history with rare artifacts and activities.The exhibit, Lace ‘em Up, showcases rare jerseys, photographs and sports memorabilia from the region's early sporting events at the museum’s Campbell/Rodacker Gallery.“It's very rare to have the uniforms,” said Charles Taws, Grande Prairie Museum curator.Charles Taws, Grande Prairie Museum […]
The Town of Beaverlodge is set to begin recouping about $385,000 in revenue now that its water meter issues have been resolved. After eight months and a $25,000 repair bill, the water meter billing service is up and running and some residents and businesses are receiving hefty bills. In May of last year, the service was brought […]
