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 Residents are invited to apply for public member positions on a selection of City boards, committees or commissions, until November 21, 2025. “Serving on a board, committee, or commission is a meaningful way to strengthen our community and ensure a variety of perspectives…
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The City of Grande Prairie is accepting applications for the Community Improvement Grant and the Pursuit of Excellence Scholarships, both designed to build quality of life, inspire local talent and create opportunities across the community. Community Improvement Grant The…
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The City of Grande Prairie is pleased to share that the Jumpstart Inclusive Playground at Lions Park (9930 90 Avenue) is officially open for community use as of today, Wednesday, September 17. Following the completion of final inspections the playground is ready to welcome…
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The Grande Prairie Fire Department received a $51,997 grant from the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation of Canada® during a cheque presentation on September 16, 2025 towards life-saving equipment.   The funding is being used to provide nine sets of…
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The City of Grande Prairie has been selected as a 2025 recipient of funding through Intact’s Municipal Climate Resiliency Grant, providing $130,000 to support vegetation management and protect against wildfires.  The City’s project focuses on the continuation of FireSmart…
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The City of Grande Prairie is proud to host the 4th annual GirlZone on Saturday, October 4, 2025, welcoming girls ages 10 to 15 for a day of discovery and connection. GirlZone has grown into a signature event where participants can step outside their comfort zones, try new…
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The City of Grande Prairie is encouraging all eligible voters to prepare ahead of the upcoming 2025 Municipal Election on Monday, October 20 by reviewing voting dates, eligibility, identification requirements and voting locations to help ensure a smooth experience at the polls.…
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The City of Grande Prairie, together with the Swan City Football Club, is inviting interested organizations to explore a unique naming rights opportunity for the Indoor Soccer Pitch located at 11319 105 Street. The Indoor Soccer Pitch is a central hub for sport and recreation in…
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The City of Grande Prairie proudly accepted the 2025 Minister’s Award for Municipal Excellence at the City Council meeting held September 8, 2025 for work done to streamline the development permitting process. The City won in the Red Tape Reduction or Service Delivery…
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Award Presentation  Council was presented with the 2025 Red Tape Reduction Minister’s Award by MLA Wiebe, recognizing city efforts to streamline processes and enter creative community partnerships around Grande Prairie. Proclamations Welcoming Week Mayor Jackie Clayton…
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Here are the highlights for the City Council Meeting held September 21, 2020: Municipal Stimulus Program City Council approved $8.2 Million in Capital Construction projects to be funded from the Municipal Stimulus Program (MSP), with one amendment to reallocate $200,000 from…
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Planning is currently in the works to celebrate International Volunteer Day. The Grande Prairie Volunteer Services Bureau (GPVSB) is partnering with the City of Grande Prairie to recognize amazing individuals and organizations with our collective annual volunteer awards. We ask…
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The City of Grande Prairie’s 2020 Trail Rehabilitation Program continues on Wednesday, September 23 in three locations. Crews will: remove the asphalt trail along Crystal Lake Drive between 91B Street and Cygnet Boulevard and replace it with a concrete sidewalk.   install…
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In partnership with the Grande Prairie & District Chamber of Commerce, County of Grande Prairie, and MD of Greenview The Grande Prairie & District Chamber of Commerce are inviting input from local job seekers, employees, and businesses asking for their insights about…
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The Dave Barr Community Centre is a proud recipient of $25,000 in funding from the Farm Credit Canada (FCC) AgriSpirit Fund. The FCC AgriSpirit Fund supports community improvement projects in rural communities at the heart of Canadian agriculture to enhance the lives of their…
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The City of Grande Prairie awarded nearly $50,000 in funding to 18 local businesses and organizations at the Protective and Social Services Committee meeting today, through the Crime Mitigation Grant. The Crime Mitigation Grant is a pilot project allowing for limited capital…
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The City’s Road Rehabilitation Program moves to Crystal Ridge Road between 123 Avenue and 116 Avenue, including the 121 Avenue cul-de-sac on Monday, September 14, weather permitting. Crystal Ridge Road is undergoing a full road reconstruction and will see the addition of a new…
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Here are the highlights for the City Council Meeting held September 8, 2020: Delegates A number of residents presented as delegates regarding mandatory masking.   Expression of Interest - South Montrose Site Council approved an Expression of Interest to explore development…
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An online survey for residents to provide feedback on the $55 million proposed renovations to Revolution Place is now available at engage.cityofgp.com. The survey runs until September 20 and is available for everyone to complete. It is designed to collect input regarding support…
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Update, September 30, 2020: The road closure on this project has been extended due to unforeseen underground utility conflicts. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and thank residents for their patience. The original overall project completion date of mid-October…