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(Grande Prairie, AB - March 11, 2025) – Grande Prairie City Council has approved key updates to the Development Incentives and Grants (DIG) Program, expanding opportunities for businesses and developers to invest in broadband infrastructure, commercial development and multi-…
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CAO Address CAO Bourke presented Wendy Bosch’s City Council Resignation Letter for information. Deputy Mayor and Committee appointments March 2025 – October 2025 Council approved the Deputy Mayor and Committee appointments for March - October 2025, as presented. Grant…
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The City of Grande Prairie is inviting contractors to a virtual information session on March 28 to learn how the Clean Energy Improvement Program (CEIP) can help their clients finance energy-efficient upgrades. CEIP provides property-tied financing, allowing owners to repay…
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The City of Grande Prairie and organizing committee extend their congratulations to the 2025 Women of Influence Award recipients, presented by Peace Diagnostic Imaging.  Ella Dobovich received the Next Generation Award recognizing young women demonstrating exceptional…
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CN crews are repairing and replacing rail signals at the 116 Street crossing between 89 and 95 Avenues after recent vehicle collisions damaged the crossing gates. To ensure public safety and proper signal operation, crews are adjusting and securing the gates to restore their…
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The City of Grande Prairie is excited to partner with the Grande Prairie Primary Care Network (GP PCN) to introduce a new Social Prescribing initiative for ages 55 and older, funded by the Government of Alberta.  Social Prescribing aims to bridge the gap between medical and…
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The City of Grande Prairie is currently seeking exhibitors for the Youth Career Discovery Expo 2025, taking place on Thursday, May 8, 2025 at Bonnetts Energy Centre. This exciting, hands-on event provides teens and young adults aged 14 to 30 with a unique opportunity to explore…
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The City of Grande Prairie invites everyone to join them for the State of the City: Grander Conversations event happening on March 25, featuring two panel discussions with community and industry leaders. The event will explore the city’s growth, opportunities and future…
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CN is set to begin rail crossing upgrade work at the 132 Avenue crossing on March 4, requiring lane reductions and alternating traffic patterns throughout the project. A full road closure of 132 Avenue for both eastbound and westbound traffic is scheduled for Thursday, March 6,…
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The Grande Prairie Fire Department’s free Camp F.I.R.E. (Fostering Independence, Resilience & Empowerment) initiative returns May 2 to 4 for young women and gender-diverse individuals aged 16 to 20. Camp F.I.R.E. gives participants a unique opportunity to engage in hands-on…
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The City of Grande Prairie is committed to maintaining snow clearing services, while ensuring the safety of all road users and our crews, as well as preserving the integrity of heavy-duty equipment. During times of extreme cold, such as Grande Prairie is currently experiencing,…
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Tickets are on sale now through the Revolution Place box office for the 33rd Annual Fiddlers’ Jamboree. The 2020 Fiddlers’ Jamboree is a country-western style musical performance taking place on Sunday, April 19 at the Douglas J. Cardinal Performing Arts Centre. The jamboree…
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A two-week round of residential snow clearing has been triggered by the City and will begin on Thursday, January 9. Residential snow clearing is being activated due to recent snowfall, as well as due to forecasted snowfall. Residential snow clearing occurs in two-week rotations…
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SELECTED TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM (STEP) - Intersection Safety Throughout the month of January, Enforcement Services Selected Traffic Enforcement Program will focus on intersection safety.  The five intersections with most collisions in Grande Prairie between January…
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The City of Grande Prairie is inviting residents to join in on some upcoming community sessions to help shape the community response to safety and wellbeing in Grande Prairie. In partnership with community stakeholders, the City is leading an Integrated Coordinated Access (ICA)…
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Revolution Place is gearing up for another fast-paced, jam-packed calendar of events in 2020. With several new initiatives underway, the target is set high for another year of record-breaking ticket sales. Announcements for 2020 so far include PAW Patrol LIVE!, Theory of a…
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The County and City of Grande Prairie, towns of Beaverlodge, Sexsmith and Wembley and the Village of Hythe are searching for outstanding individuals and local organizations to honour at the 14th Annual Passionate Heart Awards. Nominations are encouraged for people and…
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The City of Grande Prairie has added an automated snow clearing and ice control robot to its fleet for use on the City’s trail network. Residents can expect to see the City pilot the robot on the trail around the Bear Creek reservoir, with the expectation of eventually having…
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Here are the highlights from the City Council meeting held on December 16, 2019: 2019 Park Improvement Grant City Council approved approximately $19,000 in 2019 Park Improvements for local parks in the City, allocated as follows: $10,300.50 to the Grande Prairie Cricket…
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The City of Grande Prairie reminds residents of the significant safety risks associated with using the City’s storm ponds for recreation, especially during unpredictable weather conditions. City storm ponds are not designed to be used for recreation such as skating. Ice…