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The City of Grande Prairie invites residents to learn about the Clean Energy Improvement Program (CEIP) through two virtual information sessions presented by Alberta Municipalities and the City of Grande Prairie on January 16. CEIP helps residential property owners finance…
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The City of Grande Prairie is informing all residents that beginning Wednesday, January 1, 2025, nominations are officially open for the 2025 Municipal Election. The nomination period will run from January 1 until noon on Monday, September 22, 2025. Residents will head to the…
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On behalf of City Council, I extend our condolences to the friends, family and community upon news of the passing of the Honorable Gordon Graydon. With an impressive 18 years on City Council first as an Alderman and then as Mayor from 1992-2001, Mr. Graydon made an indelible…
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Get ready for the event of the season at Grande North Winter Festival (GNWF), happening from January 10 to 12 at three downtown locations: Montrose Cultural Centre (MCC), Bonnetts Energy Centre and Muskoseepi Park. “January is one of our coldest months of the year, but each year…
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The City of Grande Prairie and the County of Grande Prairie have agreed to share the cost of community services and amenities by signing the Recreation and Culture Cost Sharing (RCC) Agreement. In alignment with Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework (ICF) legislation, this…
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Delegations Ken Drysdale presented as a delegate on behalf of Maskwa Medical Centre. Council directed Administration to work with the delegate to waive fees for the Maskwa Medical Centre's non-profit areas. Waldemar Schaefer presented regarding property taxes. Council declined…
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Nominations are now open for the City of Grande Prairie’s Women of Influence Awards 2025 presented by Peace Diagnostic Imaging, now featuring five award categories to recognize women across various sectors in the community.  The Women of Influence Awards seek to recognize…
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The City of Grande Prairie would like to remind property owners to ensure that any outstanding property tax balances are paid before December 31, 2024, to avoid additional penalties. Please note, due to the Canada Post strike, tax reminder letters may not be received by December…
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The announcement of the world’s largest AI Data Centre Industrial Park, Wonder Valley, within the Greenview Industrial Gateway (GIG) marks a monumental milestone, not just for the Municipal District of Greenview but for the entire region. This development underscores the power…
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Welcome in 2025 with the City of Grande Prairie’s New Year’s Eve-ning Out event at Muskoseepi Park on December 31 from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. New Year’s Eve-ning Out includes free and festive indoor and outdoor activities for all ages to enjoy. The event features: Horse and wagon…
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City Council is meeting for a Council Committee of the Whole meeting regarding Affordable Housing on November 5 and welcomes public members interested in providing feedback on the draft Affordable Housing Strategy document to register as delegates in advance.  The meeting…
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The 25 metre pool at Eastlink Centre is being temporarily shut down due to a contamination of the bacteria pseudomonas aeruginosa. Eastlink Centre is reminding all pool patrons that they must have a full body hot shower with soap in the change room before entering the pool…
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Here are the highlights from the City Council meeting held on October 21, 2019: Council Meeting Calendar and Member Appointments 2019-2020 City Council approved the rotating Deputy Mayor Schedule, Council committee member appointments, as well as the Council meeting calendar for…
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The Neighbourhood Outdoor Rink Program has started up again for the season for residents to apply to build and maintain small skating rinks in their neighbourhoods. The Neighbourhood Outdoor Rink Program is a free opportunity where the City of Grande Prairie provides approved…
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The deadline to nominate outstanding volunteers and organizations in the community for the George Repka Outstanding Achievement Award and Bill Bowes Organization of the Year Awards has been extended to November 1, 2019. The George Repka Outstanding Achievement Award recognizes…
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The City of Grande Prairie would like to thank the community for attending the budget consultation session yesterday. The City is pleased to have provided residents the opportunity to identify the services they most value, as well as reflect on their vision for Grande Prairie’s…
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Here are the highlights from the City Council meeting held on October 7, 2019 Delegations Members of the community presented as delegates in regards to the Affordable Housing Strategy. Councillor Extended Leave of Absence Council approved an extended leave of absence for…
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The City of Grande Prairie’s capital investments continue this construction season with the 2019 outfall and storm line repair program as well as the 2019 storm line flushing program. In the Mission Heights neighbourhood, crews are currently undertaking storm line flushing. The…
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Selected Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) - Pedestrian Safety Drivers are reminded to reduce their speed when approaching busy intersections as pedestrians may be distracted and not signal their intent to cross. Motorists are reminded that in Alberta, pedestrians have the…
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The community is invited to a drop-in consultation session about the City’s 2020 Budget on Tuesday, October 8, 2019. The session takes place from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Eastlink Centre, near the food court. At the session, residents may learn about the City’s budget…