A group of residents is unimpressed with the new location of the batting cage at Head & Salmond Park in Grande Prairie.The city permanently placed the cage, with a concrete base, in May. “It is a nightmare,” said Susan Schneider, whose home backs onto the park. “Nobody realized that there would be several cricket balls that miss […]
Dr. Vanessa Sheane will be the post-secondary institution's new acting president and CEO, Northwestern Polytechnic announced July 26.Justin Kohlman was appointed to the role in August 2021 for five years but left after just under two years.Sheane has worked at the school for 12 years and previously served as provost and vice-president academic and a […]
The Grande Prairie Storm has received a three-year interest-free payment deferral on a city loan, council decided July 24.The Storm organization presented to the InvestGP committee on June 20, noting its financial issues due to the pandemic. “Working with this organization is something strategically that is of value to not only the downtown but the city […]
Grande Prairie Royal Canadian Legion #54 President Brad Lewis hopes to see the downtown beautification efforts continue outside the legion. Lewis also proposed hanging veterans' banners along Veterans Way (101 Ave.) from late September to the end of November as well as unit flags installed along the street from April through to September.“The unit flags are […]
A Grande Prairie dental hygienist is hitting the road to help ensure those who need to get their teeth cleaned can, no matter their situation.Meg Kreutziger, a dental hygienist and owner of To The Root Dental Hygiene, has provided mobile services to continuing care centres, homes and remote areas.“It's focused on improving accessibility,” said Kreutziger.“We […]
The Grande Prairie RCMP is currently investigating a case of animal cruelty in Sexsmith. On July 25, at approximately 1:40 a.m., Grande Prairie RCMP responded to 99 Avenue and 98 Street where a person had caused the inhumane death of a dog.Sgt. Shawn Graham of the Grande Prairie RCMP stated that although the RCMP is still […]
The County of Grande Prairie has tagged more than $74,000 toward a co-ordinated transportation service.During the July 24 meeting, county council awarded the development of a regional transportation operational and funding plan tender to Watt Consulting Group.The $74,790 tender is to be funded by an Alberta Community Partnerships grant.The group will be hosting engagement sessions […]
