A local business owner is asking city council to change its bylaws and advocate to the province to allow e-scooter and e-bike rentals in the city.Danielle Roscher, owner of Untamed Adventures, said rentals of e-bikes and e-scooters are among the most requested items at the Centre 2000 visitor desk. “This is a great way to revitalize […]
Changes to the city's Land Use Bylaw will see fewer restrictions for secondary suites.The changes were approved by city council at the June 17 regular council meeting after almost two weeks of deliberation and a request from BILD Grande Prairie in April to loosen secondary suite restrictions. Changes to the bylaw include allowing secondary suites in […]
The County of Grande Prairie has awarded $252,790 in operating assistance and cemetery grants to 68 non-profit organizations and volunteer groups as well as $420,190 in grants to organizations that operate sport, recreation and cultural facilities in the County to cover utility and other operating expenses.“Part of the quality of life we enjoy can be […]
After nearly a year since formally asking, Métis Local 1990 will receive the land for its Elder Caring Centre in Grande Prairie. City council approved the land transfer to Métis Local 1990 during its regular council meeting June 17. “We're just incredibly happy,” said Métis Local 1990 president Shannon Dunfield. “It feels like there's just this; it's not […]
Local RCMP are citing rising crime rates with the theft of a Wonderbread truck outside of Save-On-Foods in Grande Prairie last week.Now, a 44-year-old Prince George man is facing a series of charges he may have difficulty swallowing. After RCMP received a report just before lunch that a Wonderbread truck was stolen, the Grande Prairie RCMP […]
A Grande Prairie teacher is being recognized by the Prime Minister for her creative and empathetic teaching methods that inspire and empower students. Parkside Montessori pre-kindergarten and kindergarten teacher Laura Noel is being awarded the 2024 Prime Minister's Certificate of Teaching Excellence.“Laura’s work not only engages and inspires her students but also enriches her entire school […]
The Grande Prairie Friendship Centre (GPFC) is temporarily closed after a fire on June 11. The centre is expected to remain closed to the public until further notice. “The fire department responded promptly and managed to contain the fire, preventing further damage to the building and neighbouring properties,” said the GPFC in a media release. The Grande Prairie […]
Northwestern Polytechnic (NWP) announced two new diploma offerings from the School of Applied Science and Technology last week.University Biological Sciences and University Arts will become available to students in the fall. “Our Biological Sciences diploma provides an extremely versatile pathway that can lead directly into competitive pre-professional programs in healthcare and the sciences, including radiology, pharmacology, […]
The city’s Aging Well Together report that looks at the needs and experiences of older adults was released last week.The report is meant to give insights to make a more “age-friendly” city. “One of the main concerns was accessibility and mobility, so we are focusing on improving safety in our parks and trails and making public […]