Rising Above, a faith-based addictions treatment centre, asked city council for permission to build a new building at its current location and extend the current land lease an additional 40 years at the June 26 council meeting. The estimated $3.8 million build will be a three-storey 3,200 sq. ft. structure on the northeast corner of […]
A report on housing and homelessness grants and funding allocations for 2023-2024 was presented to the city’s Public & Protective Services Committee meeting June 20. The report details $5.98 million in funding the city has received from federal and provincial grants. “There are three funding streams in the report, those being the provincial outreach support […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]