City looking at crosswalks near St. John Paul II, St. Catherine schools

City administration will be collecting information on the potential completion of pedestrian links near John Paul II Catholic High School, Saint Catherine School and Trader Ridge by next year.

Representatives of the Grande Prairie & District Catholic School Board presented to city council on Monday, about the issues they see at the schools, specifically a lack of lights, sidewalks and crosswalks putting the students and teachers at risk of accidents or injuries.

Catholic Board Chair Michael Ouellette, says he is hoping for improvement in the areas by the new school year.

“We always get a good reception from the City. The City understands that. “Like I said at the end, I can’t put a dollar figure on safety for the kids, I can’t do it.”