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Residents of Pinnacle Ridge are invited to provide feedback on the $12.50 levy that supports the operation and maintenance of the neighbourhood’s front entrance fountain and water feature. Community members can share their input at the following meetings: Operational Services…
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Community members dedicated to ensuring Grande Prairie is a safe and vibrant city today and into the future are invited to apply for the City of Grande Prairie’s Police Commission.  The Police Commission is an independent and arms-length oversight body for the Grande…
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Maskwa Medical Centre – Municipal Loan Guarantee  Council approved the Maskwa Medical Center Loan Guarantee Bylaw (C-1494) and the amendment to the Maskwa Medical Center Lending Bylaw (C-1476A), by way of first reading. 
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The City of Grande Prairie is beginning preparations for storm system upgrades in the Mission Estates area, part of ongoing capital construction to maintain and improve drainage infrastructure across the city. The project involves replacing a section of storm sewer from 76…
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Grande Prairie is ready to roll up its sleeves as City Scrub returns April 1–30, inviting residents to take 20 minutes to help clean up litter across the community. From neighbourhood streets to parks and public spaces, City Scrub is a simple way for individuals, families,…
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Spring into action and join the City and County of Grande Prairie for a family-friendly Earth Day celebration on Saturday, April 25 at the Bowes at Bonnetts Energy Centre from noon to 4 p.m. This free community event brings people together to celebrate the environment and…
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Delegations Brady McCorkle requested permission to place “Take a Stick, Leave a Stick” stations at the entrances of City dog parks. Council directed Administration to work with the delegate to identify potential pilot location(s) for the initiative.  Cassandra Alexopoulos,…
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The City of Grande Prairie advises residents that the current residential snow clearing rotation is concluding effective end of day Monday, March 30. Due to forecasted warmer temperatures, crews have reassessed conditions and will be shifting efforts toward snowmelt management…
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City Council officially adopted the City of Grande Prairie 2026-2029 Strategic Plan at the City Council meeting held March 30, 2026, guiding Council and Administration’s decision making over the course of the Council term.  The Strategic Plan is based on the vision of…
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(Grande Prairie, Alta. – March 25, 2026) – The City of Grande Prairie is reinstating parking bans and beginning residential snow clearing starting at 7 a.m. on Thursday, March 26 following recent snowfall. The ban restricts parking on permanent snow routes (priority 1 and 2…
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The City of Grande Prairie has started seasonal street sweeping operations on arterial roads. Street sweeping includes the roadway, medians, concrete barriers, and boulevards. Sweeping of the arterial roadways is anticipated to last until early May, weather dependant. Upon…
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Year two of the GP Grows Program starts this spring with residents able to receive a free seasonal gardening kit consisting of vegetable and flower seeds, and a seed potato. Free registration is available online starting April 14 at 8:30 a.m. and staying open until April 28 or…
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Area municipalities are showing their appreciation to volunteers in the community with a free drive-in movie event on April 23 and 24 brought to you by their Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) departments. The event is open to all residents in the region who have…
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Local businesses seeking financial support during the COVID-19 pandemic can now apply for the Training Grant and Barrier-Free Grant. In March, City Council allocated $225,000 from the City’s COVID-19 Economic Recovery Fund for the grants. The Barrier-Free Grant has been…
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Local businesses are reminded that the City’s Economic Recovery Program offers a Beautification & Patio Grant to support businesses as they adapt to provincial COVID-19 regulations announced on April 6. In addition, the City has waived fees for patio permit applications to…
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Residents are invited to participate in the annual City Scrub, a community clean-up that encourages residents to care for the community by picking up litter that’s collected over the winter months. This year, the free community clean-up takes place from April 18 to 24 and…
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Starting Tuesday, April 6, Parks crews begin working at three select sites directly adjacent to City infrastructure to remove vegetation and trees in preparation of the Bear River Outfall Rehabilitation program. The Bear River outfalls are the points at which the City’s storm…
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Below are the highlights for the City Council meeting held April 5, 2021: Delegations A representative from the Grande Prairie Regional Hospital Foundation presented an update on the progress of the new Grande Prairie Regional Hospital, and how the City and Foundation can…
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Below are the highlights for the Special City Council meeting held on March 31, 2021: ICF Extension Resolution Council is sending a letter to the Minister of Municipal Affairs requesting a six-week extension to the Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework deadline. The County of…
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The Grande Prairie Youth Advisory Council is currently seeking applications for the Youth Engagement Awards to recognize businesses, schools and community agencies that illustrate the valuable role community plays in positive youth development in Grande Prairie. Four categories…