Some people may have noticed new artwork in the downtown Grande Prairie businesses over the last few weeks.The Art Unity Collective, a pilot project from the Just Enough Supports Program and the Housing First Program, is displaying 23 pieces from five artists in downtown businesses.Artists from the Art Unity Collective have their works on display […]
Northwestern Polytechnic will begin offering an Agriculture Operations diploma in November.The two-year program is geared toward anyone looking to start working in the agricultural sector. “I definitely think people who grew up on a farm and want a bit more dedicated learning on things like GPS, drones and pesticide application all of those things, but also […]
Some of the country’s best youth hockey players will compete in the National Aboriginal Hockey Championship in Grande Prairie from May 5 to 11. About 350 athletes, 100 coaches and officials, and dignitaries are expected to come to the city. “It's going to be a blend of sport and culture,” said Chenoa Esau, city recreation and sport […]
A recent report suggests local food banks and government need to collaborate to help reduce poverty and food insecurity in Grande Prairie. City administration presented the report to the Public and Protective Services Committee on April 16, outlining the services being provided by local organizations and their challenges.“Looking ahead, ongoing collaboration and innovative initiatives will remain […]
Camp Tamarack RV Park is making its final preparations to open as a new KOA Journey this week.The official ribbon cutting will take place on Wednesday, April 24 and it officially retires the ‘Tamarack’. “We’re on our 11th year of ownership, but it’s the 25th anniversary of Camp Tamarack RV Park,” said owner Edward Van Den […]
Dwayne Lakusta was formally sworn in as the first Chief of Police for the freshly established Grande Prairie Police Service (GPPS) on Friday. Lakusta stepped into the role in August of last year but last week he took an Oath of Allegiance and Office, “swearing to fulfill his role diligently, faithfully, and to the best of […]
The City of Grande Prairie may begin to see more secondary suites as it looks to amend its land use bylaw (LUB).The InvestGP Committee (a subcommittee of city council) directed city administration to bring back amendments to the LUB after a delegation from BILD Grande Prairie suggested the city loosen its restrictions to help with […]
Peace Wapiti Public School Division (PWPSD) says it will continue work toward a new high school north of Grande Prairie even though funds were not included in this spring’s provincial budget. PWPSD was awarded funding for planning the new facility in 2023 but design funding was not included in the current budget.The division said enrollment projections […]
The province is putting $224.8 million into physician training at Northwestern Polytechnic (NWP) and the University of Lethbridge. Operating expenses will receive $55.6 million; $126 million is tagged for physician training expansion. Just over $43 million in capital funding will go to a training facility at the University of Lethbridge. “Anything that we can do to have […]