Next weekend will see the return of Grande Prairie’s latest summer event, bringing together nerds and pop culture fanatics to help break the cycle of domestic violence.GrandeCon will be held from July 14 to 16 at Bonnetts Energy Centre Okay, with proceeds in support of Odyssey House.2023 marks the second year of the convention after […]
Operational funding for community groups was approved at last Monday’s (June 26) city council meeting but some councillors believe more dollars are needed.Councillors Dylan Bressey and Chris Thiessen voted against approving the operational funding, saying it does not match inflationary costs. “We should at least keep community group funding up with inflation,” said Bressey.Operational funding makes […]
Among the many homes in Grande Prairie’s Hillside community sits a place of historical significance to the region. Hidden behind some trees, visitors are welcomed at the gate bearing the name of its founder, Reverend Alexander Forbes. The building was one of the region's first hospitals, with six beds and a dirt floor. Compare that to today’s […]
Across the country, residents are breaking out the maple leaves in anticipation of Canada Day.Kathleen Neufield walks through the Canada Day parade in Grande Prairie on Friday, July 1, 2022. (File photo by Jesse Boily)Valhalla Centre’s annual Canada Day parade is set roll out Saturday at 11 a.m. All floats and participants are welcomed, and […]
The Grande Prairie Storm has asked the city for more than $223,000 in concessions so the team can return to good financial standing. The ask comes in three parts. The club wants the city to waive the cost of rink usage for youth hockey development (approximately $35,000) and the Bonnetts Energy Centre facility fee for the […]
The Grande Prairie Public Library (GPPL) presented its proposed budget for 2024 that includes a 10 per cent increase in operational funding to bring the library back to pre-pandemic staffing levels.The library noted inflation has also led to the budget increase. “In 2022, the library provided the people of Grande Prairie with close to $14 million […]
City council decided to accept a proposal that will see all streetlights move to ATCO’s jurisdiction to catch up on a backlog of needed repair.The decision came on Monday, June 26, during a regular council meeting. “There's a significant financial consideration in the transition of the lights, and so changing the relationship and the partnership with […]
The 4th annual Grande Prairie Traditional Powwow will return this Saturday, June 24, after a small hiatus. The powwow is a free event open to everyone in the community. “Everyone's welcome at all the powwows, and all the nations want people to come in and check it out,” said Wendy Goulet, event co-ordinator and co-chair of the […]