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(Grande Prairie, Alta. – February 17, 2026) – A winter parking ban will take effect Wednesday, February 18 at 7 a.m. on permanent snow routes. Parking is restricted on Priority 1 and Priority 2 roads from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday to Friday, until the ban is lifted. These…
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The 2026 Passionate Heart Celebration recognizes people who make a meaningful difference in the lives of others. This year’s nominees are the neighbours, mentors, and front-line teams who turn care into action and strengthen everyday life for the people around them. The…
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(Grande Prairie, Alta. – February 11, 2026) – Award-nominated leadership strategist and speaker Debra Kasowski is joining the 2026 Women of Influence Awards presented by Peace Diagnostic Imaging as this year’s keynote speaker. Kasowski’s keynote focuses on influence as something…
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The Grande Prairie–Greenview Corridor is leading Alberta in housing growth outside of the Edmonton and Calgary metropolitan areas, reflecting strong investor confidence and sustained regional demand. When combined, the region recorded 579 housing starts in 2025, representing…
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(Grande Prairie, Alta. – February 9, 2026) – The City of Grande Prairie is inviting local businesses, educators and community organizations to take part in the Youth Career Discovery Expo on Thursday, May 7, 2026, at Bonnetts Energy Centre. The Youth Career Discovery Expo…
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Public Hearing: Land Use Bylaw Amendment C-1260-207 Council gave three readings to Bylaw C-1260-207, being an amendment to the Land Use Bylaw.  The rezoning is proposed to allow the existing building to be repurposed for post-secondary trades programming by Northwestern…
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(Grande Prairie, Alta. – January 23, 2026) – The City of Grande Prairie invites the community to celebrate Family Day, presented by New Horizon Co-op, with a full afternoon of free activities on Sunday, Feb. 15, from 12 to 4 p.m.  Families are invited to enjoy free facility…
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As of January 22 at 3:30 p.m., the parking ban on permanent snow routes, including Priority 1 and Priority 2 roads, has been lifted. The parking ban was put in place on Monday, December 8 at 11 a.m. to support snow clearing operations during periods of significant snow and ice…
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Delegations  The City of Grande Prairie presented a cheque to the local Special Olympics chapter as a legacy of the 2025 Special Olympics Alberta Summer Games. Holly Sorgen, Executive Director of Community Futures Grande Prairie & Region provided an update on Community…
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The City of Grande Prairie is inviting residents to recognize the women shaping our community, with nominations now open for the 2026 Women of Influence Awards.  Behind every strong community are women whose leadership leaves a lasting mark on the people around them. From…
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Below are the highlights for the City Council meeting held February 8, 2021: Delegation Business 3D Children’s Society, who support children with serious medical concerns, presented as a delegate. Council directed Administration to work with the organization to contribute $5000…
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The City of Grande Prairie has announced a round of residential snow clearing and parking bans on permanent snow routes, starting on February 3. Residential snow clearing begins when activated by the City with consideration of snow accumulations and upcoming weather conditions.…
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The City of Grande Prairie invites city centre businesses and the community-at-large to attend an online information session about upcoming construction on Phase 4 of the Downtown Rehabilitation and Streetscapes Project. The session takes place online on February 23 at 4:30 p.m…
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The City of Grande Prairie is hosting two weekends of family-centered winter fun across February 6-7 and February 13-15 in Muskoseepi Park. The Family Festivities in the Park presented by New Horizon Co-op feature tobogganing, skating, snow shoeing, free snowman kits and a brand…
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The City of Grande Prairie invites residents, landowners, and stakeholders from the development community to attend an online information session about changes to the Transportation Off-Site Levy Bylaw. Transportation off-site levies are collected during the land development…
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January 29, 2021   Premier Jason Kenney 307 Legislature Building 10800-97 Ave Edmonton, AB T5K 2B6   Dear Premier Kenney, No one could have imagined the challenges that 2020 would bring to Albertans and the choices that would have to be made to protect both our health…
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The City of Grande Prairie is now permitting stick & puck play on all low-board and neighbourhood rinks due to popular demand. In response to community feedback on both the availability of outdoor hockey opportunities, and the safety of neighbouring properties near the rinks…
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Below are the highlights for the City Council meeting held on January 25, 2021: Delegation Business Alberta Health Services Alberta Health Services to share information about the COVID-19 pandemic in Grande Prairie and our region. Council directed Mayor Clayton to write letters…
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City of Grande Prairie residents interested in shaping their community may become a candidate in the 2021 Municipal Election by submitting nomination forms by September 20, 2021. The municipal election occurs on October 18, 2021 where residents will elect: Mayor (1 position)…
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The Grande Prairie & District Chamber of Commerce and the City of Grande Prairie have partnered to deliver highly tailored instructional workshops to support current business needs in a virtual series called Serving Up Knowledge. The goal of each session is to cover a…