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(Grande Prairie, Alta. – March 5, 2026) – The City of Grande Prairie proudly congratulates the 2026 recipients of the Women of Influence Awards. Held in recognition of International Women’s Day, the awards celebrate women whose leadership, dedication and achievements are helping…
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The City of Grande Prairie has declared a new two-week round of residential snow clearing beginning Friday, March 6. This is the third rotation of 2026, and the fourth of the winter season. The newly declared round begins with Friday Week A neighbourhoods, then…
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(Grande Prairie, Alta. – March 4, 2026) – For many young people, choosing a career path can feel overwhelming. The Youth Career Discovery Expo aims to make that journey clearer and more accessible. On Thursday, May 7, 2026, the City of Grande Prairie welcomes youth and young…
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(Grande Prairie, Alta. – March 4, 2026) – The City of Grande Prairie is inviting community members to apply to serve on the Housing and Homelessness Advisory Committee (HHAC).  The committee provides strategic advice and recommendations to Council and Administration on…
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City Council announced the recipients of the 2025 Volunteer Awards at the March 2 Council meeting, celebrating outstanding contributions through the George Repka Outstanding Achievement Award and the Bill Bowes Volunteer Organization Award. “The volunteer awards are an important…
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Introduction of Chief Superintendent MarsdenRCMP Chief Superintendent Marsden introduced himself to City Council and provided background on his role in Grande Prairie. Presentation of Volunteer AwardsCouncil presented the 2025 Volunteer Awards today, recognizing Margaret Bowes…
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The City of Grande Prairie has completed proactive energy efficiency upgrades at the Grande Prairie Curling Centre, improving energy performance while supporting the long-term operation of this well-used community facility. The City had identified that the Curling Centre’s…
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A small seed can be the start of something bigger. Residents are invited to get a jump on spring planting with GP Grows: Early Sprouts, a free seed program at Muskoseepi Park that makes it easy to start growing at home. From March 2 to 8, residents can drop by the Ernie…
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(Grande Prairie, Alta. – February 23, 2026) – City Council has approved a one-year Vandalism Recovery and Prevention Grant Pilot Program for 2026 to support eligible businesses impacted by vandalism and to encourage practical prevention measures intended to reduce repeat…
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Delegations  Sarah Card, on behalf of the Bear Creek Folk Festival provided an update on festival plans for 2026. Council received the presentation for information.  Public Member Hearings  Council rescinded the appointments of Kalib Thomas and Karanjot Singh…
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The Grande Prairie Local Immigration Partnership (GPLIP) is currently completing a survey for immigrants living in Grande Prairie to better understand the local perspective and COVID-19 impacts. Currently, GPLIP has identified six main priorities for their work Housing…
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The City of Grande Prairie is installing two slope movement monitors in the land north of the 68 Avenue bridge near Bear Creek from February 25 to March 4 to aid in the ongoing assessment of the natural slopes, embankments, and retaining walls adjacent to Bear Creek. Movement…
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Traffic signals at four locations are being worked on over the next two weeks to accommodate the installation of new traffic signal poles and removal of old infrastructure. Crews will be working periodically in the following locations: 100 Street and 124 Avenue 100 Street and…
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The City of Grande Prairie is inviting the community to participate in the final online engagement session for the Avondale Area Redevelopment Plan on March 2 at 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The session is an opportunity for members of the community to view the draft Area…
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Below are the highlights for the City Council meeting held on February 22, 2021: Delegations Shawn Dyer, a representative from Spinal Cord Injury Alberta presented to City Council to thank them for their commitment, leadership and generosity towards creating accessible spaces.…
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On February 22, Grande Prairie City Council approved two new initiatives to support businesses. First, $125,000 from the Economic Recovery Fund for the Barrier-Free Grant to improve accessibility to buildings and properties around the city. Second, a fee waiver for drinking…
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By popular demand, the City of Grande Prairie is hosting another weekend of Family Festivities in Muskoseepi Park, on February 20 and 21. The Family Festivities in the Park presented by New Horizon Co-op feature tobogganing, skating, snow shoeing, free snowman kits, and more.…
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Residents are invited to complete a survey on an Activity & Reception Centre in Smith subdivision that is planned to serve as an emergency reception centre and provide inclusive, affordable, accessible recreation opportunities for all members of the community. A 5 to 10-…
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Eight award recipients in the social services field were recognized at the 15th Annual Passionate Heart Awards, celebrated virtually this year. Sponsored by Family Community Support Services (FCSS) in the City of Grande Prairie, County of Grande Prairie, towns of Beaverlodge,…
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The Women of Influence Awards are please to announce Kari Speaker Smith as the keynote speaker for this year’s virtual event. Kari Speaker Smith, CPA, CA, CFP, FEA is a partner of the locally-owned CPA firm Fletcher Mudryk LLP where she has been practicing for over 25 years.…