City administration returned to the Public & Protective Services Committee with a report saying $720,600 in additional work is needed at the Grande Prairie Curling Centre if it were to be used for activities in the summer months. Council Committee of the Whole requested the study be conducted in June last year to evaluate the feasibility […]
City council delayed an additional $1.2 million funding to complete the Coordinated Care Campus (CCC) at the former Stonebridge Hotel at Monday’s (Aug. 21) regular council meeting. Mayor Jackie Clayton said the city is seeking additional funds from the province before committing city dollars.City Hall in Grande Prairie (File photo by Jesse Boily)She asked Chief Public […]
Heritage Day brought approximately 150 visitors to the Old Bezanson Townsite, seeking a look back into the past of the South Peace region.On a sunny Aug. 7, visitors came to the townsite to enjoy a day of demonstrations, tours and a live excavation of one of the historic sites. County of Grande Prairie Reeve Bob […]
Northwestern Polytechnic is asking the city to reconsider its tax on student dormitories. Corporate Services Vice President Karl Germann wrote to the city making the request in a June 13 letter.According to the Municipal Government Act, student dormitories are exempt from taxation, but it allows municipalities to pass a bylaw to make certain property types subject […]
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 […]