Grande Prairie 2024 News - ARCHIVED
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GRANDE PRAIRIE NEWS - 2024
January 2024: Alberta drivers have been benefiting from not paying the Fuel Tax at the pumps in 2023, but Daniel Smith and the UCP will be bringing it back as of January 1st, 2024. Prices could go up as high as 13¢ a litre but will start with an increase of 9¢ a litre. (Photo: day before the increase in Grande Prairie same day the average price in Edmonton was $1.18/Litre)
January 2024: The new year also brings changes to the annual limit for the Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA). The Canada Revenue Agency has raised the annual contribution limit from $6,500 to $7000 in 2024.
January 2024: Effective January 1st, "No Dogs Are Allowed" at Canadian Tire in Grande Priarie. After many complaints of dog fights in the isles, dogs releiving themselves with the owners not picking up after them, it was decided that dogs would not be allowed in the store anymore with the exception for Service Animals.
January 2024: Cool Aid Society announced it would be clsoing their "Red Barn" Hillside location on January 19th, 2024. The organization stated financial challenges as one of the main reasons to close the facility. The no-cost afterschool and evening care programs cater to youth aged 5 to 18, with special programs for Tweens and Teens. The Cool Aid Society still will have a Southside location open: Head Office 9645- Prairie Road.
January 2024: Northwestern Polytechnic (NWP) officially welcomed Dr Vanesas Sheane as its 11th president at an installation ceremeony held at the Douglas J Cardinal Performing Arts Centre. Minister of Advanced Educations Rajan Sawhney was on hand along with 300 attendees
.
February 2024: Work continues on the remodelling of the old SEARS building near Superstore in Grande Prairie. Hollis Developements are transforming the old Sears building into a number of new Commercial Retail Units.
February 2024: The Alberta Winter Games took place February 17 to 19, 2014 in Grande Prairie. Athletes competed in Curling, Fencing, Skiing both Alpine and Freestyle, Biathlon and Cross Country Skiing, Archery, Artistic Swimming and Judo, Hockey, Ringette, Volleyball and Wrestling, Speed Skating, Curling and more. more photos
February 2024: Another Grande Prairie business is closing at the end of of February 2024 or sooner if all stock is gone. Sticky’s Candy has been located at 10310-111 Street Grande Prairie (west of Walmart) for a number of years.
February 2024: Just when everyone was feeling winter was over with warmer temperatures than normal and little snow, Grande Prairie and area received a record amount of snow on February 23rd with 7.6cm of snow with very strong winds
January 2024: Alberta drivers have been benefiting from not paying the Fuel Tax at the pumps in 2023, but Daniel Smith and the UCP will be bringing it back as of January 1st, 2024. Prices could go up as high as 13¢ a litre but will start with an increase of 9¢ a litre. (Photo: day before the increase in Grande Prairie same day the average price in Edmonton was $1.18/Litre)
January 2024: The new year also brings changes to the annual limit for the Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA). The Canada Revenue Agency has raised the annual contribution limit from $6,500 to $7000 in 2024.
January 2024: Effective January 1st, "No Dogs Are Allowed" at Canadian Tire in Grande Priarie. After many complaints of dog fights in the isles, dogs releiving themselves with the owners not picking up after them, it was decided that dogs would not be allowed in the store anymore with the exception for Service Animals.
January 2024: Cool Aid Society announced it would be clsoing their "Red Barn" Hillside location on January 19th, 2024. The organization stated financial challenges as one of the main reasons to close the facility. The no-cost afterschool and evening care programs cater to youth aged 5 to 18, with special programs for Tweens and Teens. The Cool Aid Society still will have a Southside location open: Head Office 9645- Prairie Road.
January 2024: Northwestern Polytechnic (NWP) officially welcomed Dr Vanesas Sheane as its 11th president at an installation ceremeony held at the Douglas J Cardinal Performing Arts Centre. Minister of Advanced Educations Rajan Sawhney was on hand along with 300 attendees
.
February 2024: Work continues on the remodelling of the old SEARS building near Superstore in Grande Prairie. Hollis Developements are transforming the old Sears building into a number of new Commercial Retail Units.
February 2024: The Alberta Winter Games took place February 17 to 19, 2014 in Grande Prairie. Athletes competed in Curling, Fencing, Skiing both Alpine and Freestyle, Biathlon and Cross Country Skiing, Archery, Artistic Swimming and Judo, Hockey, Ringette, Volleyball and Wrestling, Speed Skating, Curling and more. more photos
February 2024: Another Grande Prairie business is closing at the end of of February 2024 or sooner if all stock is gone. Sticky’s Candy has been located at 10310-111 Street Grande Prairie (west of Walmart) for a number of years.
February 2024: Just when everyone was feeling winter was over with warmer temperatures than normal and little snow, Grande Prairie and area received a record amount of snow on February 23rd with 7.6cm of snow with very strong winds
GRANDE PRAIRIE NEWS - 2024
March 2024: The former Sunrise House Youth Emergency Shelter located in the Mountview area was purchased by the Wapiti Community Support Association, renovated and turned into a sober living centre that can support up to 10 residents.
March 2024: Modern Decore moved to a new location, the former Daily Herald Tribune Building. Modern Decore has been at the 10404-100 Street location since 1984. (archived photo just before the move a few blocks north).
March 2024: At the end of March Mark's moved to their new location (former Bed & Bath location, north side of 100 ave and 116th Street). For many years Mark's were located on the south side of 100 avenue near Best Buy and Winners.
April 2024: Oriental Wok located at the far east side of Grande Prairie (along 100 Ave) closed their doors at the end of March. The owners Operated Oriental Wok while having full time jobs elsewhere and decided to close to be able to have more personal time. A different type of restaurant might be opening there.
April 2024: The renovations of the old Stonebridge Hotel in Grande Prairie are now complete, which is now known as Cedar Point located along 100 street. The City of Grande Prairie By-law officers and staff have just moved here that includes over 20 officers plus a few staff. Also this is now home for the new Grande Prairie Police force including the office of the new Chief of Police Dwayne Lakusta. Mobile Outreach, Community Social Development, Housing and Homeless Initiative and GPREP (Grande Prairie Regional Emergency Partnership) also occupy the rest of the location. The new Police Force eventually will be moving to the current RCMP location. The RCMP will transition to a new location in the next 3 years. (photo of Chief of Police Dwayne Lakusta beside the new Grande Prairie Police Car).
March 2024: The former Sunrise House Youth Emergency Shelter located in the Mountview area was purchased by the Wapiti Community Support Association, renovated and turned into a sober living centre that can support up to 10 residents.
March 2024: Modern Decore moved to a new location, the former Daily Herald Tribune Building. Modern Decore has been at the 10404-100 Street location since 1984. (archived photo just before the move a few blocks north).
March 2024: At the end of March Mark's moved to their new location (former Bed & Bath location, north side of 100 ave and 116th Street). For many years Mark's were located on the south side of 100 avenue near Best Buy and Winners.
April 2024: Oriental Wok located at the far east side of Grande Prairie (along 100 Ave) closed their doors at the end of March. The owners Operated Oriental Wok while having full time jobs elsewhere and decided to close to be able to have more personal time. A different type of restaurant might be opening there.
April 2024: The renovations of the old Stonebridge Hotel in Grande Prairie are now complete, which is now known as Cedar Point located along 100 street. The City of Grande Prairie By-law officers and staff have just moved here that includes over 20 officers plus a few staff. Also this is now home for the new Grande Prairie Police force including the office of the new Chief of Police Dwayne Lakusta. Mobile Outreach, Community Social Development, Housing and Homeless Initiative and GPREP (Grande Prairie Regional Emergency Partnership) also occupy the rest of the location. The new Police Force eventually will be moving to the current RCMP location. The RCMP will transition to a new location in the next 3 years. (photo of Chief of Police Dwayne Lakusta beside the new Grande Prairie Police Car).