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Today, six individuals and two organizations were recognized at the 19th annual Passionate Heart Awards for their incredible efforts to improve social services and enhance the well-being of communities across the region. Hosted by Family and Community Support Services (FCSS)…
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Cool Aid Society  AmandaBeret Gerber, spoke as a delegate on behalf of the Cool Aid Society, and provided an update and background on the Society.  Council approved $30,000 in funding for Cool Aid Society from the Housing and Community Development Operational Budget.…
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The City of Grande Prairie 2024 Municipal Census results are available now with key findings including a population of 70,385 people, an average age of 35.3 years, and a strong retention rate with over 80 per cent of residents having lived in the City for two or more years. “…
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The traffic signals at 100 Street and 108 Avenue will be turned off on Wednesday, February 5, from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. to commission new signal infrastructure and switch to a new power source, improving reliability and performance. During this time, traffic can expect: A four-way…
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The City of Grande Prairie is excited to announce the Eastlink Centre as a new recreation facility partner with the Prescription to Get Active program and Grande Prairie’s Primary Care Network (GP PCN). The Prescription to Get Active program is an initiative where healthcare…
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Bylaw C-1365E- Utility Bylaw Amendment Council passed Bylaw C-1365E - Utility Bylaw Amendment to include proposed rate changes and emergency water provisions. Appointment of Returning Officer Council appointed Kim Pinnock as Returning Officer for the 2025 Municipal Election.…
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The City of Grande Prairie invites the community to take part in Family Day celebrations, presented by New Horizon Co-op, with free activities at the Eastlink Centre and Design Works Centre on Sunday, February 16. The free event features Family Day favourites and various new…
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The City of Grande Prairie is actively monitoring for potholes and completing maintenance to ensure streets remain safe and accessible for all users during the warmer temperatures and the freeze-thaw cycle. Managing Snowmelt and DrainageAs snow and ice melt, water runoff may…
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The Woman of Influence Awards 2025 Presented by Peace Diagnostic Imaging is proud to welcome Paula Simpson Morand as the keynote speaker for the awards luncheon on Friday, March 7. Paula’s speech, “Empowered to Dream, Bold Enough to Lead” aims to accelerate the progress women…
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A new online reporting tool is now available for drivers involved in a collision in Grande Prairie. The City of Grande Prairie and Accident Support Services International Ltd. have launched “Start From Home”, which allows drivers to initiate a report to the Collision Reporting…
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Starting in the spring, the City of Grande Prairie and County of Grande Prairie are introducing an electronic procurement platform. As of March 2, any bids posted for opportunities in the City of Grande Prairie will require electronic submissions through the electronic…
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Grande Prairie is proud to be announced as a tour stop for the 2020-2021 Pinty’s Grand Slam of Curling season schedule. The City will be hosting the KIOTI Tractor Tour Challenge from November 3 to 8, 2020 at the Coca-Cola Centre. “Hosting the KIOTI Tractor Tour Challenge and…
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The City of Grande Prairie in partnership with the Alberta Culture and Tourism Board Development Program (BDP) are proud to host a community session of Introduction to Board Governance: Understanding Your Roles and Responsibilities on Saturday, March 7. The workshop takes place…
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Eight award recipients in the field of social services were recognized today at the 14th Annual Passionate Heart Celebration. Sponsored by the Family Community Support Services (FCSS) in the City of Grande Prairie, County of Grande Prairie, towns of Beaverlodge, Sexsmith and…
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Residents have the opportunity to provide input on the next phase of the City of Grande Prairie’s Integrated Coordinated Access (ICA) initiative on February 19 and 20. Service providers, outreach workers and frontline workers in the area of social services, as well as the…
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Delegations Residents presented as delegates to discuss the ride-for-hire bylaw. Representatives of the Avondale Parent Council presented as delegates regarding crosswalk safety. Request for Transportation System Levy Reserve Funding- 132 Avenue Pedestrian Network Construction…
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The City of Grande Prairie is introducing a new online registration system for recreational programs, services, rentals, memberships and more. Users will now see small changes for in-person transactions at our recreation facilities and the system will be fully available for…
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Starting with the Q3 2019 report, the Grande Prairie Community Opioid Response Task Force is now making quarterly reports publicly available on their response efforts to the local opioid crisis.   The reports are designed to serve as a resource for the many community…
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The City of Grande Prairie invites members of the community to join in on the free New Horizon Co-op Family Day event at the Eastlink Centre and Coca-Cola Centre on Sunday, February 16. The Eastlink Centre will have free admission from 10:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m., including classes…
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From February 3 to 16, the Eastlink Centre is completing a Customer Satisfaction Survey in the community both online and in-person. The comprehensive survey is targeted to all users of the facility including members, user groups and tenants. The purpose is to give management…