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Gear up for a day of patriotic pride at the City of Grande Prairie’s 2025 Canada Day festivities in Muskoseepi Park on July 1.  The City is celebrating with a full day of family-friendly fun, starting with the annual downtown Canada Day parade at 2 p.m., Muskoseepi Park…
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The City of Grande Prairie begins residential street sweeping operations on Monday, June 2 to help maintain clean and safe neighbourhood streets. Residential street sweeping follows the same neighbourhood pattern as the City’s residential snow clearing schedule. Each area is…
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The City of Grande Prairie is expanding its On-Demand Transit service to include the Copperwood neighbourhood starting June 1, adding three new on-demand stops. On-Demand Transit is part of the City’s Community Bus Services, which provide convenient and accessible transit…
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A fire ban is now in effect for the City of Grande Prairie, including annexed rural areas, as of 2 p.m. on Thursday, May 29 due to extreme fire conditions. Permitted activities: Propane and natural gas barbecues. Propane and natural gas firepits. Propane and natural gas…
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The City of Grande Prairie reminds residents to confirm their property lines before trimming, planting or removing any trees near their homes. A strip of City-owned land—known as the boulevard—runs along the front and sometimes the side of most properties. Trees growing in this…
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The City of Grande Prairie fire ban has been downgraded to a fire restriction for all areas of the city, including annexed rural areas, as of 1 p.m. on Thursday, May 22 due to improved, but still dry conditions. Permitted activities: Propane and natural gas barbecues. Propane…
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Proclamations Mayor Jackie Clayton proclaimed May 19 to 25 as Community Disability Services Professional Appreciation Week in Grande Prairie. The week honors the crucial role support workers play in making sure every Albertan has the opportunity to live rich, meaningful lives…
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The City of Grande Prairie begins neighbourhood canvassing on May 26, followed by exterior property photos from late June to August. This work ensures property records and tax assessments remain accurate and up to date. “The neighbourhood canvassing helps us maintain accurate…
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The City of Grande Prairie is advancing its 2025 capital construction season with roadwork planned in the Royal Oaks area and along 84 Avenue. Road rehabilitation is set to begin as early as May 20 at the following locations: Royal Oaks Drive. 102A Street from Landing Drive to…
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Work is soon set to start at the Bear Creek Dam and surrounding reservoir as several key initiatives unfold throughout 2025. These include a long-term feasibility study, opportunities for public input, geotechnical testing and upcoming structural upgrades – all aimed at planning…
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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…
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The Business Resiliency Taskforce is encouraging all businesses in the area to complete a survey being conducted by the Alberta Chambers of Commerce network, in collaboration with Economic Developers Alberta and Community Futures.  The survey will …
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The City of Grande Prairie has started seasonal street sweeping and dust suppression operations. Street sweeping begins on arterial roads and includes the roadway, medians, concrete barriers, and boulevards. Sweeping of the arterial roadways is anticipated to last until late May…
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Here are the City Council highlights for the meeting held April 20, 2020: Land Use Bylaw Amendments City Council approved Land Use Bylaw Amendments C-1260-116 to revise six use definitions and propose two new ones to improve clarity around social types of housing and facilitate…
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The City of Grande Prairie begins gravel road bans on Monday, April 13, 2020. All gravel roads will be at 50% axel weight 24 hours per day until further notice. Road bans are a standard practice for the City, aimed at protecting gravel roads in the region. The City of Grande…
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Effective Monday, April 13 transit service hours are being adjusted to support the City of Grande Prairie’s continued commitment to the health, safety and well-being of the community and our employees. To improve social distancing, we ask that people use public transit only for…
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The City of Grande Prairie is preparing to control water flow and reduce the impact of spring melt across the city. Residents are asked to report any water flow or snow melt issues online using See Clix Fix or by emailing citizencontactcentre@cityofgp.com. The…
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The City of Grande Prairie has launched a new program offering free supplies for residents to start their own indoor garden. The goal of the program is to provide residents an opportunity to experience the benefits of gardening and to provide a free and fun activity everyone can…