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The City of Grande Prairie invites residents to dig in and pick up free gardening supplies at GP Grows: Dig It on Saturday, May 9 from noon to 4 p.m. at Keyera Place, located at 9401 Park Road. This free, drop-in event provides seed potatoes, seed onions, bare-root strawberry…
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As spring conditions return, the City of Grande Prairie is reminding residents that the annual elm pruning ban is in effect from April 1 to September 30 across Alberta. The pruning restriction is in place to help prevent the spread of Dutch elm disease (DED), a serious disease…
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The City of Grande Prairie has begun its annual street sweeping operations, as crews transition from winter maintenance to spring clean-up across the community. Sweeping starts on main arterial roads and high-traffic routes, where conditions dry first. Crews then move through…
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Grande Prairie, Alta.- April 23, 2026) The Grande Prairie Museum has partnered with the Boreal Wetland Centre, Philip J. Currie Dinosaur Museum, the Art Gallery of Grande Prairie (AGGP), Veterans Memorial Gardens & Interpretive Centre and the South Peace Regional Archives to…
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The City of Grande Prairie begins its annual pest control operations in early May, weather depending, to help manage invasive species, pests and plant diseases while supporting the health of trees, parks and green spaces across the community. Operations typically run from May…
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Residents and business owners with properties next to gravel roads can apply for dust suppression treatment between April 13 and May 1, 2026. Residents in rural areas within city limits may request dust suppression treatment for gravel roads in sections of at least 100 metres.…
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Residents of Pinnacle Ridge are invited to provide feedback on the $12.50 levy that supports the operation and maintenance of the neighbourhood’s front entrance fountain and water feature. Community members can share their input at the following meetings: Operational Services…
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Community members dedicated to ensuring Grande Prairie is a safe and vibrant city today and into the future are invited to apply for the City of Grande Prairie’s Police Commission.  The Police Commission is an independent and arms-length oversight body for the Grande…
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Effective Saturday, April 4, 2026, the City of Grande Prairie is updating seasonal weight restrictions on gravel roads within city limits to be in effect 24 hours a day. Previously in effect from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., the gravel road bans now apply around the clock to better…
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Delegations Ian Kermack and Shane Mudryk presented to City Council as a delegation to provide an update on their plans to build on the old Park Hotel site. Maureen Edomwonyi from the Grande Prairie Intercultural Association presented as a delegation to request funding for…
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The City of Grande Prairie is considering amendments to the Land Use Bylaw to promote forms of housing that are more suitable for families and may provide more options for homeownership. The proposed changes affect the RT – Residential District, a zone that is applied to parts…
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Starting Monday, April 19, callers in the Grande Prairie area can dial 311 to access information about programs and services in the City of Grande Prairie. By dialing 311, residents will reach a customer service center staffed with trained Corporate Citizen Experience…
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Food truck parking applications open April 19 for food truck vendors looking to operate at City of Grande Prairie facilities over the summer. Eligible locations include: Muskoseepi Park South Bear Creek Park Avondale Park Lion’s Park Community Knowledge Campus Dave Barr…
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A Dam Safety Review and Flooding Study found the Muskoseepi Reservoir Dam remains safe, stable, and in good working condition despite flooding in recent years. The study was initiated by the City of Grande Prairie in 2020 to determine the condition of the structure and the…
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The City of Grande Prairie has started seasonal street sweeping operations on arterial roads. Street sweeping includes the roadway, medians, concrete barriers, and boulevards. Sweeping of the arterial roadways is anticipated to last until early May, weather dependant. Upon…
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Year two of the GP Grows Program starts this spring with residents able to receive a free seasonal gardening kit consisting of vegetable and flower seeds, and a seed potato. Free registration is available online starting April 14 at 8:30 a.m. and staying open until April 28 or…
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Area municipalities are showing their appreciation to volunteers in the community with a free drive-in movie event on April 23 and 24 brought to you by their Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) departments. The event is open to all residents in the region who have…
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Local businesses seeking financial support during the COVID-19 pandemic can now apply for the Training Grant and Barrier-Free Grant. In March, City Council allocated $225,000 from the City’s COVID-19 Economic Recovery Fund for the grants. The Barrier-Free Grant has been…
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Local businesses are reminded that the City’s Economic Recovery Program offers a Beautification & Patio Grant to support businesses as they adapt to provincial COVID-19 regulations announced on April 6. In addition, the City has waived fees for patio permit applications to…