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Room for retail to grow in Grande Prairie

January 11, 2024

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 […]

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Lace em’ Up explores GP’s sports history 

January 11, 2024

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 […]

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Wembley finds funding for firefighters

January 11, 2024
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 […]

Free Christmas dinners in Grande Prairie 

December 21, 2023

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 […]

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Aquatera takes on inflation with solar 

December 21, 2023

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 […]

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One step closer for Métis Local 1990 receiving land from city 

December 21, 2023

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 […]

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Grande Prairie TSR looking for new members

December 21, 2023

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 […]

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Klaus Gabriel: Your local working Santa

December 21, 2023
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 […]

First World War veterans watch returns to Second World War veteran son after 106 years

December 14, 2023
A First World War veteran's 106-year-old watch was returned to his 98-year-old son, a Second World War veteran, in Grande Prairie.  Bill Bessent Sr. was presented with his father's watch on Nov. 24 by his son Bill Jr. It started with a voicemail son Bill initially thought might have been a scam. “If you're the […]

City mulls decision to lobby increase to 911 levy  

December 14, 2023

The City of Grande Prairie’s Public & Protective Services committee was given an update on possible amendments that can be made to the Alberta 911 program to better serve the local community at the Dec. 5 meeting. One idea proposes to the Alberta Municipalities (ABmunis) to increase the 911 cell phone levy from $0.95 to $2.08 […]

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