The City of Grande Prairie and County of Grande Prairie invite community members to a joint public hearing on October 15, 2024, regarding the draft Intermunicipal Development Plan (IDP).
During the hearing, City and County Council will have the chance to ask questions…
The City of Grande Prairie is set to begin asphalt crack sealing September 26, in various locations throughout the city.
Crack sealing is a proactive measure to preserve road surfaces, preventing more significant damage and extending their lifespan. This fast-moving process…
A previous version of this release noted the Eastlink Centre aquatics re-opening date as Friday, September 27, whereas it will re-open on Saturday, September 28. This has been corrected below.
The Aquatera Outdoor Pool has concluded another splashing good season and is now…
Starting Wednesday, September 25, crews will be working at various locations throughout Grande Prairie, leveling uneven sidewalks to enhance pedestrian safety and accessibility.
This city-wide initiative focuses on grinding down raised sections of sidewalks where height…
Proclamations
Mayor Clayton proclaimed this week as National Forest Week and Rail Safety Week.
Each year National Forest Week is celebrated across Canada by many individuals and organizations. Forests are fundamental to our economy, culture, traditions and history –…
City of Grande Prairie Transit has completed the installation of two new heated bus stop shelters at the Transit Hub near Towne Centre Mall as of Tuesday, September 17.
These new shelters, along with existing heated shelters at Northwest Polytechnic and the Community Knowledge…
The City of Grande Prairie is advising commuters of paving work at the intersection of 116 Avenue and 100 Street on Saturday, Sept. 21, weather permitting. The work is scheduled for one day, with the goal of minimizing disruptions by completing it over the weekend.
Traffic and…
The City of Grande Prairie, in cooperation with Aquatera Utilities Inc., and with support from Goodwill Industries of Alberta is hosting this year’s Drop & Swap event October 16-19.
The Drop & Swap event is a fashionably free community initiative promoting…
The Folktales Tour returns to the Grande Prairie Museum’s Heritage Village October 18 and 19 with an extra scary flare. The event is a guided outdoor evening walking tour featuring historical and newly added fictional stories to make the occasion more chilling than ever before.…
The City of Grande Prairie is excited to bring back GirlZone, an activity-based day for girls ages 10 to 15, on October 5.
GirlZone aims to encourage young women to try new skills and recreational activities in a non-judgemental setting with their peers. The event also…
Here are the highlights from the City Council meeting held on August 12, 2019:
2019 Tax Sale
Council approved a list of properties prepared by the Assessment and Taxation department for the 2019 Property Tax Sale.
The auction is taking place on Friday, November 29 starting at 9:…
The City of Grande Prairie is proud to announce that the squash and racquetball courts within the Eastlink Centre are now called the Equity Rentals Squash and Racquetball Courts thanks to a new naming rights sponsorship partnership with Equity Rentals.
The new partnership…
SELECTED TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM (STEP) - New Drivers / Distracted Driving
For the month of August, City Enforcement Services reminds all drivers to be alert and avoid distractions while on the road, especially new drivers.
The penalty for distracted driving is a $287 fine…
Grande Prairie residents have the opportunity to recognize outstanding volunteers and organizations in the community as the George Repka Outstanding Achievement Award and Bill Bowes Organization of the Year Award open up nominations for 2019.
The George Repka Outstanding…
Phase 5 of the City’s annual Road Rehabilitation Program will begin on Monday, August 5.
This phase will see roadwork in four locations:
Swanavon area/Central Business District Area, on 100 Street between 84 Avenue and 99 Avenue.
In the Highland Park area, on 88 Avenue between…
The City of Grande Prairie’s Pursuit of Excellence Committee is currently seeking applications for another public member to join the committee.
The Pursuit of Excellence Committee meets regularly to administer the Pursuit of Excellence funding to local athletes, coaches, and…
The City of Grande Prairie and Disabled Transportation Society (DTS) are pleased to announce that the service model for accessible transportation in Grande Prairie and region will be transferred to the City of Grande Prairie effective September 1, 2019.
The City will assume…
With the increase in outdoor events in Grande Prairie, the Event Permit Bylaw has been updated to reflect the growing requirements to support these activities.
The changes in Bylaw C-1405 will ensure a timely application process to assist the event organizers in acquiring their…
Alberta's 45th Heritage Day is being celebrated on August 5 in Grande Prairie with a showcase of Canadian heritage and multiculturalism at Muskoseepi Park and the Grande Prairie Museum.
Muskoseepi Park is showcasing a variety of cultural music and dance performances by local and…
The City of Grande Prairie in partnership with the Government of Alberta’s Family and Community Supports Services (FCSS) Program is offering a Collaboration Grant: Building Capacity for Collaboration and Systems Transformation Funding to local organizations and groups aiming to…
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