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The City of Grande Prairie has begun the 2025 capital construction season, with traffic signal upgrades already underway and additional projects scheduled to begin in May. This year’s work includes a variety of road rehabilitation projects such as full-depth reclamation,…
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The City of Grande Prairie is celebrating the 2025 Grande Prairie Stompede with a new, free pancake breakfast for the whole community.  Hosted by the City, the breakfast welcomes residents and visitors to enjoy a fun-filled morning of food, friendly faces and western cheer…
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The City of Grande Prairie is starting its annual mosquito control operations today, to help reduce mosquito populations and help residents make the most of warm weather. Work begins in spring and can continue through to September depending on the weather. The program targets…
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The City of Grande Prairie is pleased to announce the return of Engage Grande Prairie, a four-day event running from June 10 to 13. The event offers residents the chance to explore City departments and programs while providing input to help shape the 2026 municipal budget. Each…
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Youth ages 14 to 30 are invited to join the City of Grande Prairie at this year’s Youth Career Discovery Expo on Thursday, May 8 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Bonnetts Energy Centre.  The expo creates an immersive experience by highlighting the vast number of career…
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The City of Grande Prairie is launching a free FireSmart™ Home Assessment Program, funded by a grant from the Forest Resource Improvement Association of Alberta (FRIAA) for 200 homes from May to October, 2025. The program aims to help residents reduce the risk of wildfire damage…
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All gravel road bans within the City of Grande Prairie are lifted as of Tuesday, May 6.  Full 100 per cent axle weights are now permitted on all gravel roads. The City thanks residents and commuters who followed the seasonal restrictions and helped protect the integrity of…
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Proclamations Mayor Jackie Clayton proclaimed May 1-7 Youth Week in Grande Prairie. Youth Week recognizes the contributions and potential of young people in our community and encourages ongoing collaboration to build a strong and supportive place to live for all.  Youth…
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“Today, The City of Grande Prairie stands with all of Canada in recognizing Red Dress Day and remembering our Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives (MMIR). Red Dress Day is a time to reflect on and honour the lives lost and impacted due to violence against Indigenous people…
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A fire ban is now in effect for the City of Grande Prairie, including annexed rural areas, as of 9 a.m. on Monday, May 5 due to extreme fire conditions. Permitted activities: Propane and natural gas barbecues. Propane and natural gas firepits. Propane and natural gas appliances…
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Food truck vendors looking to operate at City of Grande Prairie facilities over the summer may submit their applications beginning May 6 through a new centralized food truck parking application process. Approved vendors can apply for locations online by visiting the Mobile Food…
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99 Avenue at the intersection of 97 Street is closed to eastbound traffic starting at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 6. The closure is to accommodate repairs to the nearby rail crossing and is expected to last approximately six hours. For the duration of the closure, eastbound…
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The City of Grande Prairie is advising Pinnacle Ridge residents of the renewal of the special “recreational services tax” bylaw authorizing a $25.00 levy for certain properties in Pinnacle Ridge for the repair, maintenance and operation of the water features located in Pinnacle…
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Delegations A representative from the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers provided an industry update. Renee Charbonneau presented an update on the Veterans’ Memorial Garden. Nitehawk Year-Round Adventure Park presented an update on the facility and request a…
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Registration for the second phase of GP Grows opens May 6, with Phase 2 featuring an Outdoor Gardening Starter Pack. Starter kits include a variety of seeds to begin an outdoor vegetable garden. To participate and receive a supply kit, residents can register online at…
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During the month of May, the City’s Enforcement Services focuses on motorcycle safety for the Selected Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) and on bicycle safety for the Bylaw Enforcement Education Program (BEEP). SELECTED TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM (STEP) – Motorcycle Safety…
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The Annual City Scrub takes place this week starting today and wrapping up May 8, with the City of Grande Prairie encouraging residents to participate independently rather than in teams for 2020. The City Scrub is a community clean-up that occurs each spring…
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Starting Thursday, April 30, the City of Grande Prairie is hosting weekly virtual coffee meetings with local non-profits to discuss challenges and opportunities related to the pandemic. Local social serving non-profits are invited to join to discuss innovative ideas for service…
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Applications are now open for the latest cycle of Community Group Funding. The funding is available for community groups or agencies that provide programs and services that benefit residents and the community. Funding is based on approved budget resources and recommendations for…
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The City of Grande Prairie is reminding residents that 24 hours notice is required when applying for a Vehicle Access Permit and that RV vehicles may not be parked on the road for more than 48 hours. Vehicle Access Permit Vehicle Access Permits grant permission to drive a…