The province is investing $15 million into low-income transit programs, with $6 million tagged to support operating costs in communities across Alberta.The new funding is meant to make life more affordable as costs rise in the province.The City of Grande Prairie has approximately 700 riders utilizing accessible transit, the city said in a statement to […]
Crime rates around the Coordinated Care Campus (CCC) and area have decreased compared to 2019 police reports, according to RCMP.The report to the City of Grande Prairie however noted some businesses in the area have seen an increase in police files in 2022, compared to 2021. “Calls for service generated in that specific location are down […]
The Grande Prairie Youth Advisory Council is back this year with a lineup of some familiar and some new faces. The council hopes to share youth perspectives with city council, committees, and community agencies.“One of our main priorities this year is really trying to step up into that advisory role,” said Grace Larson, chair of the […]
The Rural Renewal Stream is attracting workers to the Grande Prairie region as more municipalities adopt the provincial program. A local business owner has filled job vacancies through the program, after a “historically low” year for applications in 2022.“It was difficult generating any interest in the positions,” said Shawna Miller, who owns 16 Subway franchises in […]
A recent trend in asks for funds from local municipalities has had a focus on recreation, couched in its role to boost the attraction and retention of medical professionals.According to a Rural Health Professions Action Plan (RhPAP) study, recreation is a factor for health professionals, but not a priority.“A welcoming community was the number one […]
The Town of Spirit River is finding regional support after the province removed medevac fixed-wing air ambulance service there in November 2022.The medevac fixed-wing air ambulance service is slated to resume April 1, pending appropriate weather conditions. In the same period last year, 15 incidents used this service.STARS helicopters and ground ambulance continue to respond […]
An all-new theatre experience is coming to Grande Prairie with Shrek The Musical bringing a special treat from Broadway itself. “We are including in the show a digital design that hasn't been done in Grande Prairie before, said Jennifer Robertson, director.She said this production of Grande Prairie Live Theatre purchased projections from the Broadway show Shrek […]
The way South Peace residents mark the death of their loved ones is evolving, largely due to the two-year pandemic.Oliver’s Funeral Home director of operations Chris Clements says that he has seen a dramatic effect on local services during the pandemic, when service sizes were at times mandated to a maximum of 10 people.“For some, […]
Grande Prairie city council made several motions last Monday (Jan. 23) that could see a new stormwater utility bill coming to residents next year.Currently, the city’s stormwater system is funded through municipal property taxes and provincial grants. “If we adopt a utility model, instead (of using municipal taxes), you'll receive a bill that reflects how much […]
The City of Grande Prairie announced it is joining the Community Rail Advocacy Alliance (CRAA) on Friday (Jan. 27).The city says the rail system has faced a lack of investment, seasonal service as well as capacity and is calling on the federal government to take action. “With railway legislation under the federal government's responsibility, we have […]