Grande Prairie News Archive

A new initiative from the City of Grande Prairie aims to ensure all seniors in the community are cared for. The initiative, Aging Well Together, will begin with a series of open houses from Jan. 22 to 26, where older adults, seniors, service providers and other community members will engage in discussions and activities focusing on […]

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 Wembley has allocated $27,000 to fund compensation for its fire crew.  As of Jan. 1, the fire department has moved to a paid-on-call model, so firefighters are now being paid for what was once a volunteer service.  Members will receive hourly compensation for response to any emergency calls, within the Wembley area […]

Grande Prairie businesses and organizations are ensuring no one has to spend Christmas alone this year.The Grande Prairie Friendship Centre (GPFC) and Major’s Family Restaurant are offering free Christmas dinners to anyone who wants one on Christmas Day. “We understand a lot of people's families are far, and it's a hard time to travel; things are […]

Aquatera is looking at reducing power costs with the installation of solar panels at one of its reservoir and pump stations. The solar panels are expected to produce about 80 per cent of the power required at the Zone 3 reservoir and pump station.“What led to the idea of doing this was the inflationary pressures that […]

The City of Grande Prairie will enter negotiations with Métis Local 1990 about transferring the land on which its elder caring centre sits. The building is owned by the Métis local, but the city owns the land. “It's been a long time coming,” said Métis Local 1990 president Shannon Dunfield.She said transferring the land to the Métis […]

Grande Prairie Technical Search & Rescue (TSR) is looking for volunteers.The organization is currently looking for aid for its operational and support teams. “Our team is really diverse, anyone from lawyers to farmers to stay-at-home moms,” can volunteer, said Darren Sherk, TSR vice president. The all-volunteer team has room for people with many different skill sets, he […]

There’s a twinkle in his eye as Klaus Gabriel talks about his volunteer work. His moustache curls with a smile as he remembers Christmases gone by. It’s a face you could believe belongs to the real Santa Claus, and this reporter isn’t convinced he isn’t. For four years, Gabriel has served as the Santa Claus […]