City eyes changes to grant funding frameworkBy BRENDAN MILLER on January 29, 2026. Council will soon be presented proposed changes to how the city allocates funding through community during an upcoming public meeting in February. Chris Hellman speaks on Jan. 19 in council chambers.--NEWS FILE PHOTO Council will soon be presented proposed changes to how the city allocates funding through community during an upcoming public meeting in February. Staff have added clear definitions and questions to gauge the quality of an application proposal and its potential impact to the public, Prestayko said. It was expanded upon in 2023 when the previous council approved the Community Funding Framework used as a funding stream for social, arts, cultural and heritage events while ensuring transparent and accountable decision-making.