News & Events

News & Events

Current
Archive
Posted:
The City of Grande Prairie is excited to announce the Eastlink Centre as a new recreation facility partner with the Prescription to Get Active program and Grande Prairie’s Primary Care Network (GP PCN). The Prescription to Get Active program is an initiative where healthcare…
Posted:
Bylaw C-1365E- Utility Bylaw Amendment Council passed Bylaw C-1365E - Utility Bylaw Amendment to include proposed rate changes and emergency water provisions. Appointment of Returning Officer Council appointed Kim Pinnock as Returning Officer for the 2025 Municipal Election.…
Posted:
The City of Grande Prairie invites the community to take part in Family Day celebrations, presented by New Horizon Co-op, with free activities at the Eastlink Centre and Design Works Centre on Sunday, February 16. The free event features Family Day favourites and various new…
Posted:
The City of Grande Prairie is actively monitoring for potholes and completing maintenance to ensure streets remain safe and accessible for all users during the warmer temperatures and the freeze-thaw cycle. Managing Snowmelt and DrainageAs snow and ice melt, water runoff may…
Posted:
The Woman of Influence Awards 2025 Presented by Peace Diagnostic Imaging is proud to welcome Paula Simpson Morand as the keynote speaker for the awards luncheon on Friday, March 7. Paula’s speech, “Empowered to Dream, Bold Enough to Lead” aims to accelerate the progress women…
Posted:
A new online reporting tool is now available for drivers involved in a collision in Grande Prairie. The City of Grande Prairie and Accident Support Services International Ltd. have launched “Start From Home”, which allows drivers to initiate a report to the Collision Reporting…
Posted:
In a groundbreaking move to foster economic growth and regional collaboration, municipal leaders from the City of Grande Prairie, County of Grand Prairie, and the Municipal District of Greenview have launched a powerful new video to highlight their collective efforts in…
Posted:
Invest Grande Prairie has launched the Family Physician Attraction Incentive Program as an important step under City Council’s Health Care Attraction and Retention Strategy to respond to local health care work force challenges. Family Physician Attraction Incentive Program The…
Posted:
JOINT MEDIA RELEASE - UPDATE: The deadline to submit is extended to January 28, 2025.  The Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) teams from the City of Grande Prairie, County of Grande Prairie and the towns of Beaverlodge, Sexsmith and Wembley are excited to…
Posted:
Corporate Sponsorship Recommendation for 7 Over 70 Celebration Council approved $10,000 in sponsorship towards the 7 Over 70 Celebration event, hosted by the Northwestern Alberta Foundation. The event awards seven nominated seniors who have made a lasting impact in the community…
Posted:
The Town of Sexsmith, Town of Wembley, Town of Beaverlodge, Village of Hythe and the City of Grande Prairie have come together to officially launch a new Business Retention & Expansion survey as part of a Regional Economic Development Strategy. The goal of the survey is to…
Posted:
All gravel road bans within the City of Grande Prairie have been lifted. The City thanks residents and commuters who abided by the gravel road bans and aided in protecting the integrity of our gravel road network. The gravel road ban is announced annually during the spring when…
Posted:
The Christmas spirit will take over the streets of Grande Prairie as the Santa Parade and Christmas Tree Lighting take place downtown on Sunday, December 1. Santa Parade The annual Santa Parade starts at 4:00 p.m. on 100 Avenue and 102 Street. The parade route travels east to…
Posted:
The First Annual Battle of the Badges charity hockey game between the local Grande Prairie Police and Fire Departments takes place on Sunday, December 1 in the Revolution Arena. All proceeds will be split between the 3D Children’s Charity and the Talk to Me Society. Tickets are…
Posted:
The City of Grande Prairie will begin gravel road bans at 10 a.m. on November 20, 2019. All gravel roads will be at 50 per cent axel weight 24 hours per day until further notice. Road bans are a standard practice for the City, aimed at protecting gravel roads in the region. The…
Posted:
The City of Grande Prairie has awarded $72,000 through a Collaboration Grant to the Salvation Army of Grande Prairie and the Grande Prairie Friendship Centre to support their Community Kitchen Project. The Community Kitchen Project is a collaborative effort to merge two existing…
Posted:
Here are the highlights from the City Council meeting held on November 18, 2019: Budget 2020 City Council reviewed and approved the 2020 Operating and Capital Budgets, as well as the 2021-2023 Operating and Capital Financial Plans. 2018 Census Results The 2018 census results and…
Posted:
Upon conclusion of 2020 City budget deliberations, Grande Prairie City Council endorsed a number of budget recommendations from administration to keep Grande Prairie a safe, vibrant, and welcoming community that continues to prosper. Highlights During the deliberations, some of…
Posted:
The Community Opioid Response Task Force is hosting an Opioid Education Session on Wednesday, November 20 that is open to the whole community. Featured at the session will be a screening of the Critical Condition: The Opioid Crisis in Grande Prairie video series, special guest…
Posted:
A two-week round of residential snow clearing has been activated and will begin on Wednesday, November 13. Residential snow clearing begins when activated by the City with consideration of snow accumulations and upcoming weather conditions. It occurs in two-week rotations and is…