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The announcement of the world’s largest AI Data Centre Industrial Park, Wonder Valley, within the Greenview Industrial Gateway (GIG) marks a monumental milestone, not just for the Municipal District of Greenview but for the entire region. This development underscores the power…
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Welcome in 2025 with the City of Grande Prairie’s New Year’s Eve-ning Out event at Muskoseepi Park on December 31 from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. New Year’s Eve-ning Out includes free and festive indoor and outdoor activities for all ages to enjoy. The event features: Horse and wagon…
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Elections Bylaw C-1480 Council gave second and third reading to Bylaw C-1480, being the Elections Bylaw. Volunteer Awards 2024  Council awarded the Bill Bowes Volunteer Organization Award and the George Repka Outstanding Achievement Award. The recipients will be recognized…
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Motorists are advised of two separate incidents currently being addressed by Aquatera, which are expected to impact this afternoon’s commute: Plugged Sanitary Line on 101 Avenue west of 116 Street:A section of 101 Avenue west of 116 Street is closed while crews flush a sanitary…
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The City of Grande Prairie is spreading holiday cheer for registered Grande Prairie Accessible Transit (GPAT) riders this December through a special seasonal initiative. Registered GPAT customers can enjoy free round-trip rides to the Northern Spirit Lights Show at Evergreen…
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Parking bans on permanent snow routes and residential snow clearing begin Monday, November 25. The parking ban restricts parking on permanent snow routes (Priority 1 and 2 roads) from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday to Friday, until the ban is lifted. The restriction ensures safe and…
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The City of Grande Prairie and Grande Prairie Sunrise House are excited to announce the renaming of 107 Avenue to Tenille Townes Way.  The street is renamed to recognize the Grande Prairie local and Canadian Country Music Award (CCMA) winner and pay tribute to the positive…
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Proclamations City Council proclaimed November 24-30 National Addictions Awareness Week in Grande Prairie. The week is an opportunity to raise awareness of the impacts of addiction, highlight supports available in the community and work together to reduce stigma and support…
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Grande Prairie City Council has concluded deliberations for the 2025 Budget, approving both a four-year operating budget and a five-year capital budget which outline financial strategies and priorities for maintaining quality service standards amid rising costs and ongoing…
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The highly anticipated Holly-Day seasonal deals at the Eastlink Centre have returned in time for the festive season, on sale now until noon on December 24. The Eastlink Centre Holly-Day promotions feature: Holly-Day 10 punch pass: Approximately 20 per cent off regular price…
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SELECTED TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM (STEP) - Occupant Restraints/Seatbelts The City’s Enforcement Services focuses on the proper use of seatbelts as the STEP initiative for the month of November.  Research and collision investigations show that the proper use of a seatbelt…
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City Council is meeting for a Council Committee of the Whole meeting regarding Affordable Housing on November 5 and welcomes public members interested in providing feedback on the draft Affordable Housing Strategy document to register as delegates in advance.  The meeting…
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The 25 metre pool at Eastlink Centre is being temporarily shut down due to a contamination of the bacteria pseudomonas aeruginosa. Eastlink Centre is reminding all pool patrons that they must have a full body hot shower with soap in the change room before entering the pool…
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Here are the highlights from the City Council meeting held on October 21, 2019: Council Meeting Calendar and Member Appointments 2019-2020 City Council approved the rotating Deputy Mayor Schedule, Council committee member appointments, as well as the Council meeting calendar for…
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The Neighbourhood Outdoor Rink Program has started up again for the season for residents to apply to build and maintain small skating rinks in their neighbourhoods. The Neighbourhood Outdoor Rink Program is a free opportunity where the City of Grande Prairie provides approved…
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The deadline to nominate outstanding volunteers and organizations in the community for the George Repka Outstanding Achievement Award and Bill Bowes Organization of the Year Awards has been extended to November 1, 2019. The George Repka Outstanding Achievement Award recognizes…
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The City of Grande Prairie would like to thank the community for attending the budget consultation session yesterday. The City is pleased to have provided residents the opportunity to identify the services they most value, as well as reflect on their vision for Grande Prairie’s…
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Here are the highlights from the City Council meeting held on October 7, 2019 Delegations Members of the community presented as delegates in regards to the Affordable Housing Strategy. Councillor Extended Leave of Absence Council approved an extended leave of absence for…
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The City of Grande Prairie’s capital investments continue this construction season with the 2019 outfall and storm line repair program as well as the 2019 storm line flushing program. In the Mission Heights neighbourhood, crews are currently undertaking storm line flushing. The…
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Selected Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) - Pedestrian Safety Drivers are reminded to reduce their speed when approaching busy intersections as pedestrians may be distracted and not signal their intent to cross. Motorists are reminded that in Alberta, pedestrians have the…