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The City’s Grande Prairie Museum has partnered with the Boreal Wetland Centre, Philip, J. Currie Dinosaur Museum and Veterans Memorial Gardens & Interpretive Centre to celebrate International Museum Day (IMD) on Saturday, May 18. Each museum has free admission from 11 a.m.…
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The City of Grande Prairie is holding a public hearing on proposed amendments to the regulations governing secondary suites on June 3, 2024.  At the hearing, residents who are interested may share their opinions with Council regarding the proposed amendments. Council will…
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Effective at 1 p.m. on May 8, 2024 the City of Grande Prairie Fire Department has issued a Fire Ban within the municipal boundaries. The ban is in place due to dry conditions and a lack of significant rain fall in the forecast making conditions in the area an extreme fire hazard…
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Local businesses, community groups and organizations are invited to show off their patriotism by entering parade floats in the Canada Day parade downtown Grande Prairie or booking a booth space in Muskoseepi Park as part of the City’s annual Canada Day celebrations on July 1.…
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Economic Development Week May 6-10 Mayor Jackie Clayton proclaimed May 6-10 Economic Development Week in Grande Prairie.For 50 years, Economic Development Alberta has been leading the industry in supporting communities’ economic well-being and quality of life through creation,…
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The City and County of Grande Prairie including the towns of Beaverlodge, Sexsmith and Wembley are united in their commitment to the safety and well-being of their residents. Together, they are emphasizing the importance of Emergency Preparedness Week, a national and provincial…
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I am pleased to welcome the athletes, coaches and spectators who have travelled from across the country to Grande Prairie for the 2024 National Aboriginal Hockey Championships. Taking place from May 6 to 11, this elite sporting event marks a significant milestone as it lands in…
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On May 5, the City of Grande Prairie joins the rest of the country in recognizing the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit People (MMIWG2+) in Canada, or Red Dress Day. We take time today to honor the lives lost and impacted…
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Update: Please note that the commencement of capital construction, originally scheduled for May 7th, has been rescheduled to begin on May 13th. The City of Grande Prairie is set to begin annual roadway improvements in May, advancing its dedication to enhancing road safety and…
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During a special proclamation ceremony hosted at Sunrise House on May 1, Grande Prairie, Mayor Jackie Clayton, officially announced the kick-off to Youth Week 2024, running from May 1 to May 7. In conjunction with the kick-off, the event also featured the unveiling of a…
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January 24, 2019 Crews are currently plowing and hauling windrows from priority 2 routes.  Crews are also hauling snow from cul-de-sacs in residential areas.  Ice control crews are monitoring roads and responding to reports of icy conditions. The clearing of City-owned…
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The deadline to nominate a woman you know who had made a strong impact as a leader, innovator and change-maker for a Women of Influence Award has been extended to Friday, February 1, 2019. Nomination packages can be downloaded at cityofgp.com/womenofinfluence and completed…
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Beginning on January 21, 2019, Knowledge Way West adjacent to Charles Spencer High School is closed to accommodate the installation of a fire hydrant. The area is expected to be impacted for up to 1.5 weeks. Vehicle Travel and Parking All parking lots within the Community…
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As cold weather is expected for the Grande Prairie area and pet owners are reminded to keep animals indoors.    Enforcement Services encourages pet owners to: Limit outdoor time; especially for puppies, senior dogs, small and short-haired dog breeds Thoroughly dry…
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January 16, 2019 Crews are currently hauling windrows from priority 2 routes.  Crews are implementing ice control on the City's priority 1 and 2 routes. City-owned sidewalks and trails are being cleared. Parking bans are still in effect on priority 1 and 2 routes. January…
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116 Street between 124 Avenue and 132 Avenue will be reduced to one-lane, alternating traffic, beginning Wednesday, January 9, 2019.  The impact to traffic is scheduled for approximately two weeks as Aquatera continues work on the Clairmont forcemain project. Crews will…
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Eight vacancies are available for public members to join the Grande Prairie Airport Commission and Economic Development Strategic Planning and Advisory Committee. The Grande Prairie Airport Commission has one public member seat available. The role of the Commission is to manage…
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Over $35,000 was awarded to local residents and community groups this fall through Pursuit of Excellence and Arts Development funding. Earlier this month, $17,986 was awarded to 10 individuals and sporting clubs through the latest round of Pursuit of Excellence funding. This…
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Selected Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) - Back to School Road Safety Enforcement Services reminds drivers to use extra caution and watch out for pedestrians in school zones, residential areas, near playgrounds, or any other place frequented by children. In September STEP…
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Residents may provide feedback to the City on the Storm Drainage Master Plan at an open house on September 11 at the Centre 2000 located at 11330 106 Street. Residents may drop-in between 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. to speak to a project representative, view displays and engage with the…