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The City of Grande Prairie advises that 132 Avenue (Highway 670) is closed in both directions between 97B Street and 99 Street, due to unforeseen circumstances. Traffic is being redirected to alternate routes. The truck route is also closed. Trucks entering the city eastbound…
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The City of Grande Prairie has issued a fire advisory, effective Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at 12 p.m. due to hot and dry conditions. Under this advisory: Fire permits for open burning and fireworks will not be issued. Existing burning permits are suspended. New fire pit permits…
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A previous version of this release highlighted the splash park hours as 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., whereas it is 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. This is corrected below. The City of Grande Prairie is reminding residents of ways to stay safe in the heat due to forecasted elevated temperatures this week…
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Following City Council’s approval during their  June 17 meeting for the amendments to Policy 357, the Development Grants and Incentive Program (DIG), has been revitalized to better serve the needs of developers and property owners.  As part of the DIG Program, the…
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The City of Grande Prairie begins a three-day Pole Monitoring Program on July 8, weather permitting. The program involves the inspection of structural components of traffic signals, pylon signs, and score clocks to ensure their ongoing reliability. The inspections take place at…
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New wayfinding signage in residential and commercial areas will soon be available to direct people to the City’s trail system, thanks to a recently received federal contribution. The $100,000 investment is supported by $60,000 in contribution funding from the Active…
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Celebrate culture and diversity at the City’s Heritage Day event taking place in the Grande Prairie Museum’s Heritage Village on August 3 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. “Our Heritage Day event is a special opportunity for our community to come together and honour the rich culture of our…
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Reports Council gave first reading to Bylaw C-1475, the Maskwa Medical Center Borrowing Bylaw and Bylaw C-1476, the Maskwa Medical Center Lending Bylaw. Board Appointments Council appointed Bobbi Dawson as Chair of the Grande Prairie Airport Commission for a term ending December…
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The City of Grande Prairie is updating motorist and commuters of essential construction work on the 116 Avenue and 102 Street intersection, beginning early Thursday, July 4, 2024. This project is crucial for the installation of a new concrete storm vault necessary for…
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Update A previous version said that reservations are made through AccessGP. The correct method to make reservations is by contacting the Grande Prairie Museum at 780-830-7090. All reservations that were already made through AccessGP have been accepted and processed. …
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SELECTED TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM (STEP) – Speed Limits In April, the Selected Traffic Enforcement Program will concentrate on speeding vehicles.  Speed limits, road conditions, weather, traffic and the type of vehicle you drive all influence how fast you should travel.…
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Grande Prairie residents now have the opportunity to share their thoughts and ideas for the new city entrance features. A survey and idea space are available at engage.cityofgp.com/city-entrance-feature until May 3 for residents to provide feedback and share ideas. The survey…
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Voting is now available for youth ages 13-24 to select winners for the Grande Prairie Youth Engagement Awards (GP YEA!) 2019 hosted by the City of Grande Prairie Youth Council. The GP YEA! are presented annually to businesses, schools and community agencies that illustrate the…
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Starting mid-April, Parks Operations is commencing their seasonal tree pruning program to remove or modify selected dead tree snags in the Muskoseepi Corridor and around O’Brien Lake. Trail users in the area are asked to obey project signage in the area and avoid areas that have…
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Public workshops are being held to consult the community as part of the engagement process for the Affordable Housing Strategy. The workshops include a brief overview of the findings and recommendations from the recently completed Community Housing Needs Assessment, followed by…
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City Council Highlights for April 8, 2019 Here are the highlights from the City Council meeting held on April 8, 2019: Delegations A proclamation was made in celebration of National Dental Hygienists Week. The week promotes the importance of dental health for all ages. The…
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Grande Prairie, AB – The City of Grande Prairie is seeking feedback from the business community in order to establish a new Economic Development Strategy. The City has retained MDB Insight Inc., a management consulting firm, to contact up to 500 random local businesses to…
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Revolution Place is excited to announce a significant upgrade to its online ticketing system which will now feature e-tickets and the ability to print tickets at home for events. Tickets will now be scanned upon entry at Revolution Place events. The upgrades rolled out over the…
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The City of Grande Prairie’s Parks Operations has several seasonal tree and plant maintenance reminders for residents as we transition into spring. Pruning for Black Knot Disease For owners of mayday, schubert chokecherry, pin cherry or plum trees, now is the ideal time to check…
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Starting on Monday April 1, the wooden stairs that lead into Muskoseepi Park at the end of 103 Avenue by St. Joseph’s Catholic Church will be temporarily closed until Saturday, April 6. The closure is taking place so work can be done on a sewer line in the area. The site will be…