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The City of Grande Prairie is bringing back GP Grows: On Tour for another season of informative, drop-in events designed to support local gardeners and green thumbs of all experience levels. Running from June through September, the series invites residents to explore seasonal…
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Delegations Nitehawk Year-Round Adventure Park presented to Council requesting redirection of previously approved decommissioning funds for engineering and design work for a long-term replacement solution. Council directed Administration to meet with Nitehawk to find the best…
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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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Delegations A representative from the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers provided an industry update. Renee Charbonneau presented an update on the Veterans’ Memorial Garden. Nitehawk Year-Round Adventure Park presented an update on the facility and request a…
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Registration for the second phase of GP Grows opens May 6, with Phase 2 featuring an Outdoor Gardening Starter Pack. Starter kits include a variety of seeds to begin an outdoor vegetable garden. To participate and receive a supply kit, residents can register online at…
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During the month of May, the City’s Enforcement Services focuses on motorcycle safety for the Selected Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) and on bicycle safety for the Bylaw Enforcement Education Program (BEEP). SELECTED TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM (STEP) – Motorcycle Safety…
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The Annual City Scrub takes place this week starting today and wrapping up May 8, with the City of Grande Prairie encouraging residents to participate independently rather than in teams for 2020. The City Scrub is a community clean-up that occurs each spring…
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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…