Gather your best comfy pants and slippers because the Holiday Pajama Ball is coming to the Grande Prairie Public Library (GPPL) on Dec. 17.“We’d love to see many families join us for some holiday spirit,” said Erika Stamp, GPPL children's programming co-ordinator. The GPPL Children's department is hosting the ball that will include card-making, Christmas music, […]
November’s Family Violence Prevention Month may be in the rear-view mirror until 2023, but ample resources and supports exist in the South Peace 12 months a year.Pace Community Support, Sexual Assault and Trauma Centre (PACE) executive director Jacquie Aitken says treatment programs dealing with sexual abuse, as well as a safe visitation program for individuals […]
The community has gathered 287 boxes of Christmas gifts for people in Ukraine.St. Catherine Catholic School teacher Bilyana Coburn spearheaded the campaign to collect gift boxes for the people of Novyi Yarychiv, Ukraine.Bilyana Coburn, St. Catherine Catholic School teacher and organizer, stands with some of the donations from her Christmas in Ukraine campaign at St. […]
The usage of e-bikes and e-scooters within Grande Prairie is under review at city hall. The Public and Protective Services Committee directed city administration to bring a bylaw amendment to allow the use of e-bikes and e-scooters that was within the city's legal limits. Currently, the use of e-scooters falls under provincial legislation and they are not […]
A new transportation service for seniors in the Grande Prairie region is looking for volunteers.Drive Happiness is a volunteer-run service that helps seniors facing financial barriers or restricted mobility get to medical appointments.“It's so simple for me to get my car keys and go out when I need to go to the store or if […]
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, […]