The Grande Prairie Cricket Association (GPCA) spoke to city council on Nov. 14 and asked the city for $35,000 in upgrades to its facilities.The ask was denied, but council directed administration to work with the group to create a site plan to clarify the group’s needs. “If it wasn't for the cricket sport in this community, […]
The City of Grande Prairie is seeing a significant uptake in the Rural Renewal Stream, with 324 job opportunities and 78 endorsed employers. The Rural Renewal Stream launched in the city in mid-August and aims to fill local labour gaps. “It's an opportunity for the city to work with our employers to address their current labour needs […]
The city is accepting applications for its Neighbourhood Outdoor Rink Program until Dec. 15. The Neighbourhood Outdoor Rink Program allows residents to build and maintain small skating rinks in a park located near their homes. The free program then provides the approved applicants with supplies to install and maintain their rink.Christine Chambul, city parks supervisor, said the […]
Nitehawk Year-round Adventure Park came to city council last Monday (Nov. 14) looking for funding support. Nitehawk asked council for an additional $19,000, bringing the total to $192,000 for the 2023 season. The additional amount is targeted to upgrades to staff housing as well as accommodating inflation increases.Council later approved the ask on its fourth day […]
Next Tuesday will be Giving Tuesday, and the Grande Prairie Public Library (GPPL) hopes residents will donate to the Little Free Pantry. The Little Free Pantry offers those who need non-perishable food items and hygiene items. “On Tuesday, Nov. 29, we ask that donors consider the GPPL and, more importantly, the Little Free Pantry,” says Tara Wiebe, […]
Attraction and retention of workers in the Grande Prairie region is an ongoing issue, and community groups are looking to tackle the problem. The Grande Prairie & District Chamber of Commerce (GPDCC) is working on a project to improve the attraction and retention of employees by providing resources and tools for new workers. “Shortage of skilled labour […]
The Grande Prairie Downtown Association (GPDA) has launched a new gift card option to expand options for shoppers in the city's downtown core.The new gift cards will replace the association’s previous paper gift certificates, which have been around for almost 20 years. The new gift card will be used much like a debit card.People flooded […]
The Grande Prairie Salvation Army kicked off its kettle campaign last Thursday with music and special guests. But even as bells jingle through the halls of Prairie Mall, they may fall silent. A lack of volunteers is affecting the Salvation Army’s kettles this year, and with increased demand at their food bank, volunteers are needed more […]
After four days of budget deliberation, city council has endorsed a 1.71 per cent property tax increase.City administration had proposed a three per cent increase at the beginning of budget talks last Tuesday (Nov. 15). The 2023 budget is expected to be finalized at the Nov. 28 regular council meeting.City Mayor Jackie Clayton said three per […]
The Grande Prairie RCMP is looking for public input on policing issues in and around Grande Prairie.The public is invited to five town hall events between Nov. 21 and Nov. 28.“Town hall meetings provide us an opportunity to engage directly with the community and hear the community’s perspectives on policing and community safety in Grande […]