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Delegations The Prairie Gallery Society presented to Council regarding the Montrose Cultural Centre Remediation project. Brooks Hoffos presented to Council regarding rabbits in neighbourhoods. Declaration of Insufficiency of Petition  Council received the Declaration of…
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The City of Grande Prairie is now accepting applications for election workers to support the upcoming 2025 Municipal Election. Election workers play a critical role in ensuring the integrity and efficiency of the voting process. Multiple paid positions are available for both…
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The City of Grande Prairie is seeking a corporate naming rights partner for the ball diamonds located at South Bear Creek Park. “South Bear Creek Park is a cornerstone of sport, recreation and community connection in Grande Prairie,” said City of Grande Prairie Events and…
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The City of Grande Prairie invites residents and visitors to enjoy a timeless tradition at one of the city’s most cherished heritage sites. Afternoon tea at the Reverend Forbes Homestead returns this July and August, offering a unique opportunity to experience local history,…
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The City of Grande Prairie is calling on residents to get involved as volunteers for the upcoming 2025 Special Olympics Alberta Summer Games, taking place July 11–13.  Volunteers are needed in a variety of roles, including:• Bocce Officials – ensuring fair play and accurate…
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The City of Grande Prairie is introducing a new Accessibility Pass to support individuals with physical or cognitive disabilities during lineups for carnival rides while ensuring everyone can enjoy a fun and welcoming Canada Day celebration at Muskoseepi Park.  The…
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The City of Grande Prairie reminds residents that the tax payment deadline is Monday, June 30, 2025. To assist residents in meeting this deadline, City Hall has extended service hours June 26-27 and June 30. "We understand that many residents have busy schedules, and we hope…
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Several road closures and transit impacts are in place throughout the day on Tuesday, July 1 to accommodate the Canada Day Parade taking place downtown. The parade begins at 2 p.m., starting near Hillside School (108 Avenue and 94 Street) and proceeding along 100 Avenue to…
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The City of Grande Prairie is working to enter into discussions with Edmonton International Airport (YEG), in consultation with the Grande Prairie Airport Commission, to develop a strategic alliance that strengthens regional connectivity, enhances operations and unlocks new…
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The City of Grande Prairie is completing traffic signal switchover work at the intersection of 97 Avenue and 100 Street on the evening of Tuesday, June 24. Work begins at 8 p.m. and is expected to continue into the early morning hours of Wednesday, June 25, wrapping up by 1 a.m…
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SELECTED TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM (STEP) Construction Zone – Safety (Speeding) Annually, there is construction work in and around Grande Prairie that may have an impact on traffic. As the City works hard to improve and revitalize our roads, Enforcement Officers will spend the…
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Due to extreme weather conditions in the forecast, the City of Grande Prairie Canada Day fireworks display and reverse parade for Wednesday, July 1 been postponed to Saturday, July 4. The parade route remains the same and will run from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. and the fireworks display…
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Here are the highlights for the City Council Meeting held June 29, 2020: Open Delegations Two delegations attended City Council today, representatives from Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Grande Prairie presented to Council as an open delegation. Their request was assigned…
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The City is excited to open the Grande Prairie Outdoor Pool for the season with a phased re-opening starting Thursday, July 2. In accordance with provincial health regulations, the pool will be available for private bookings as follows: Monday – Thursday 2:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.…
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Community engagement on the 2021 Budget has officially been launched by the City of Grande Prairie. Members of the community are encouraged to visit the City’s engagement website at engage.cityofgp.com to participate in a variety of online engagement activities including: A 10-…
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Capital investments in Grande Prairie continue with the City beginning a road repaving and traffic-flow improving project in the city’s west end on June 24. On 100 Avenue between 124 Street and 108 Street crews will replace the existing asphalt, remove and reinstall curb and…
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The City of Grande Prairie is launching a new “GP Connected at Home” initiative to provide free activities and entertainment for residents during physical distancing and facility closure restrictions. “GP Connected at Home” includes the following:  Virtual Museum Take a…
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Here are the highlights for the City Council Meeting held June 15, 2020: City Manager Update on COVID-19 The City Manager provided an update on the City’s COVID-19 Response. The City continues to provide valuable core services to residents and is taking a phased approach to re-…
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Starting June 16 the City of Grande Prairie’s Parks crews are removing or modifying select dead tree snags located close to the asphalt trail in the Muskoseepi Corridor between 84 Avenue and 68 Avenue. The trees have been evaluated for hazard potential and by the City’s…
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June marks the beginning of the blooming season for many of the City of Grande Prairie’s Community Orchards. The City is proud to have over 30 edible landscape locations with half of them ready to harvest this summer. An interactive map with orchard locations and fruit varieties…