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The City of Grande Prairie is conducting its municipal census and is urging all residents to participate. This process helps gather essential information that shapes the future of our community, influencing decisions on infrastructure, services, and more.  "We’re at a…
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In response to the ongoing health workforce challenges, Grande Prairie City Council approved the Health Care Attraction and Retention Strategy during the Council meeting held on Monday, June 17.  The Strategy focuses on three key areas: information, incentives, and…
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Reports Council approved the land transfer of 9702 – 99 Avenue to Metis Local 1990. To ensure the continued success of our programs, support services, and housing options, owning the land and building would enable sustainability and allow for potential future expansion. …
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The City of Grande Prairie is providing motorists and commuters with updates to traffic patterns starting tonight, June 13, 2024. These changes are necessary to accommodate ongoing construction work. Updated Traffic Impact: Starting June 13, 2024, the following traffic pattern…
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The City of Grande Prairie invites residents to join in the celebration of Pollinator Week, taking place from June 17 to June 23.  As a dedicated Bee City, Grande Prairie is committed to promoting and protecting vital pollinators such as bees, butterflies, and other…
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The City of Grande Prairie is excited to announce the Derina Harvey Band as the headline performance of this year’s Canada Day event at Muskoseepi Park on July 1.  The Derina Harvey Band is an award-winning Celtic rock group and the recipient of a 2024 East Coast Music…
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The Reverend Forbes Homestead and Pioneer Hospital opens for the 2024 summer season on June 12, 2024.  The City offers free guided tours of Grande Prairie’s oldest home during operational hours of 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Wednesdays to Saturdays until August 31, 2024. “The…
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The City of Grande Prairie is providing motorists and commuters with updates to traffic patterns starting Sunday, June 9, 2024. These changes are necessary to accommodate deep storm infrastructure installation. Updated Traffic Impact: Starting June 9, 2024, the following traffic…
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City Council directed Administration to prepare amendments and bring back further information on the proposed secondary suite changes presented. At the City Council meeting held June 3, 2024 Council passed the following motions: Council direct Administration to prepare…
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Proclamations Council proclaimed June 15 as Lemonade Day in Grande Prairie. Council proclaimed June as Recreation & Parks Month 2024. Open Delegations The Street Performers Festival presented as a delegate requesting $17,000 in sponsorship for their event. Council approved…
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Revolution Place is excited to announce a significant upgrade to its online ticketing system which will now feature e-tickets and the ability to print tickets at home for events. Tickets will now be scanned upon entry at Revolution Place events. The upgrades rolled out over the…
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The City of Grande Prairie’s Parks Operations has several seasonal tree and plant maintenance reminders for residents as we transition into spring. Pruning for Black Knot Disease For owners of mayday, schubert chokecherry, pin cherry or plum trees, now is the ideal time to check…
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Starting on Monday April 1, the wooden stairs that lead into Muskoseepi Park at the end of 103 Avenue by St. Joseph’s Catholic Church will be temporarily closed until Saturday, April 6. The closure is taking place so work can be done on a sewer line in the area. The site will be…
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On Saturday, April 13 local non-profits have an opportunity to learn more about board governance at the Introduction to Board Governance: Understanding Your Roles and Responsibilities workshop hosted by the City of Grande Prairie and presented by the Alberta Culture and Tourism…
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Here are the highlights from the City Council meeting held on March 25, 2019: Delegations A delegation from the Grande Prairie Friendship Centre presented on a project to create a monument for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women in Grande Prairie. Council moved to have…
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The City of Grande Prairie wishes to advise pedestrians of upcoming construction activity to complete bridge repairs within Maskwoteh Park commencing Tuesday, March 26. On behalf of Alberta Transportation, contractors are conducting repairs to the underside of the bridges…
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City Council approved an expansion to the childcare services and an adjustment of fees at Dave Barr Community Centre at the Council meeting held on March 11, 2019. The Dave Barr Community Centre is now expanding services by opening a toddler room for children ages 19 to 36…
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Tickets are on sale now for the 32nd Annual Fiddlers’ Jamboree at the Grande Prairie Museum. The 2019 Fiddlers’ Jamboree is a country-western style musical performance at the Grande Prairie Regional College, Douglas J. Cardinal Performing Arts Centre on Sunday, April 7, 2019…
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Here are the highlights from the City Council meeting held on March 11, 2019: Councillor Clyde Blackburn Leave of Absence City Council supported Councillor Clyde Blackburn by approving a leave of absence until June 3, 2019, allowing him to focus on his health. Eastlink Centre…
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City Council approved a 15-25% reduction in membership fees for the Eastlink Centre at the March 11 City Council meeting. The membership fee structure was reviewed and the changes were made to better align the Eastlink Centre membership fees with other comparable facilities and…