A request for $60,000 for the Grande Prairie Pow Wow event later this month has been denied by the city. Instead, council opted to provide a gift-in-kind for rental of Bonnetts Energy Centre and its guest services, valued at $22,000.Rising costs and low sponsorships were among the reasons for the ask. “Despite our best efforts, which include […]
Christmas doesn’t come from a store; if you are seeking some festive fun or a holiday hearth this Christmas, the doors will be open for free activities taking place this December.On Dec. 20, the Grande Prairie Friendship Centre (GPFC) will host a free Winter Solstice Celebration at Evergreen Park, starting at 4 p.m.“We’ve done it […]
Helping Hands will begin working as a backbone organization to create a co-ordinated approach to addressing food insecurity in Grande Prairie and focus on long-term solutions.City council approved $160,000 to fund the pilot project from the Council Strategic Initiatives fund on Monday (Dec. 16).“We know that this co-ordination of services won't happen overnight,” said Mayor […]
Spring Lake Ski Hill will open to the public on Dec. 27, with plenty of snow for the skiing season.The hill has been closed since the 2018 season when it was deemed no longer financially feasible to stay open.“The lift has been totally refurbished,” said volunteer Brian Peterson.“The chalet has been refurbished. The kitchen has […]
A $3.96 million deficit in the interim 2025 budget was approved by County of Grande Prairie council last week. The deficit stems from maintaining vital services and programs, including investments in roads, water and sewer infrastructure, and intermunicipal commitments around recreation and culture cost-sharing, according to a county media release Dec. 13. Council deferred discussion around property […]
A group of ambitious quilters have made a tremendous act of giving this holiday season to the residents and staff of Northern Lights Ranch near Hythe. Joann Rueckert tells the News that earlier this year, local quilter Inez Thompson had the idea that quilts should be gifted to those at the rural group home. Thompson spearheaded […]
