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Delegations The Prairie Gallery Society presented to Council regarding the Montrose Cultural Centre Remediation project. Brooks Hoffos presented to Council regarding rabbits in neighbourhoods. Declaration of Insufficiency of Petition  Council received the Declaration of…
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The City of Grande Prairie is now accepting applications for election workers to support the upcoming 2025 Municipal Election. Election workers play a critical role in ensuring the integrity and efficiency of the voting process. Multiple paid positions are available for both…
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The City of Grande Prairie is seeking a corporate naming rights partner for the ball diamonds located at South Bear Creek Park. “South Bear Creek Park is a cornerstone of sport, recreation and community connection in Grande Prairie,” said City of Grande Prairie Events and…
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The City of Grande Prairie invites residents and visitors to enjoy a timeless tradition at one of the city’s most cherished heritage sites. Afternoon tea at the Reverend Forbes Homestead returns this July and August, offering a unique opportunity to experience local history,…
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The City of Grande Prairie is calling on residents to get involved as volunteers for the upcoming 2025 Special Olympics Alberta Summer Games, taking place July 11–13.  Volunteers are needed in a variety of roles, including:• Bocce Officials – ensuring fair play and accurate…
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The City of Grande Prairie is introducing a new Accessibility Pass to support individuals with physical or cognitive disabilities during lineups for carnival rides while ensuring everyone can enjoy a fun and welcoming Canada Day celebration at Muskoseepi Park.  The…
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The City of Grande Prairie reminds residents that the tax payment deadline is Monday, June 30, 2025. To assist residents in meeting this deadline, City Hall has extended service hours June 26-27 and June 30. "We understand that many residents have busy schedules, and we hope…
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Several road closures and transit impacts are in place throughout the day on Tuesday, July 1 to accommodate the Canada Day Parade taking place downtown. The parade begins at 2 p.m., starting near Hillside School (108 Avenue and 94 Street) and proceeding along 100 Avenue to…
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The City of Grande Prairie is working to enter into discussions with Edmonton International Airport (YEG), in consultation with the Grande Prairie Airport Commission, to develop a strategic alliance that strengthens regional connectivity, enhances operations and unlocks new…
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The City of Grande Prairie is completing traffic signal switchover work at the intersection of 97 Avenue and 100 Street on the evening of Tuesday, June 24. Work begins at 8 p.m. and is expected to continue into the early morning hours of Wednesday, June 25, wrapping up by 1 a.m…
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Here are the highlights for the City Council Meeting held June 15, 2020: City Manager Update on COVID-19 The City Manager provided an update on the City’s COVID-19 Response. The City continues to provide valuable core services to residents and is taking a phased approach to re-…
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Starting June 16 the City of Grande Prairie’s Parks crews are removing or modifying select dead tree snags located close to the asphalt trail in the Muskoseepi Corridor between 84 Avenue and 68 Avenue. The trees have been evaluated for hazard potential and by the City’s…
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June marks the beginning of the blooming season for many of the City of Grande Prairie’s Community Orchards. The City is proud to have over 30 edible landscape locations with half of them ready to harvest this summer. An interactive map with orchard locations and fruit varieties…
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The City of Grande Prairie is proud to celebrate Canada Day across the community with a wide variety of events planned for 2020, including a double fireworks display and reverse parade. All residents are encouraged to join in the fun activities and show their Canadian pride by…
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Statement from Mayor Bill Given - June 5, 2020 Like many Grande Prairie residents, I’ve been shaken by the tragic and preventable death of George Floyd, the global protests that have followed and the unjustly authoritarian government response. As the protests have shown, many…
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The City of Grande Prairie has signed on as the Representative Plaintiff in a $10 billion class-action lawsuit on June 3, 2020, in regards to the opioid crisis.  The lawsuit is being filed against over 40 various pharmaceutical companies for their role in the harm caused to…
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Over the summer months, Assessors from the City of Grande Prairie will be updating photos throughout various neighbourhoods across the city. Residents and business owners can expect to see Assessors taking photos of the exterior frontage of properties. These Assessors will have…
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Start planning your summer- registration opens June 4th for the City of Grande Prairie’s 2020 Summer Camps. The City is proud to offer a fun selection of summer camps across our facilities. These camps are designed to provide every child with exciting games, activities,…
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The City of Grande Prairie has been selected as one of only three Alberta municipalities to take part in a new RCMP pilot project, presenting an easier way for residents to report certain types of crime. The Grande Prairie RCMP detachment is taking part in phase one of the…
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Here are the highlights for the City Council Meeting held June 1, 2020: Bylaw C-1422 - Establishment of Boards and Committees Council approved the establishment of the Boards and Committees Bylaw with an amendment. Council Focus Areas Council directed Administration to provide…