The City’s Grande Prairie Museum has partnered with the Boreal Wetland Centre, Philip, J. Currie Dinosaur Museum and Veterans Memorial Gardens & Interpretive Centre to celebrate International Museum Day (IMD) on Saturday, May 18.
Each museum has free admission from 11 a.m.…
The City of Grande Prairie is holding a public hearing on proposed amendments to the regulations governing secondary suites on June 3, 2024.
At the hearing, residents who are interested may share their opinions with Council regarding the proposed amendments. Council will…
Effective at 1 p.m. on May 8, 2024 the City of Grande Prairie Fire Department has issued a Fire Ban within the municipal boundaries. The ban is in place due to dry conditions and a lack of significant rain fall in the forecast making conditions in the area an extreme fire hazard…
Local businesses, community groups and organizations are invited to show off their patriotism by entering parade floats in the Canada Day parade downtown Grande Prairie or booking a booth space in Muskoseepi Park as part of the City’s annual Canada Day celebrations on July 1.…
Economic Development Week May 6-10
Mayor Jackie Clayton proclaimed May 6-10 Economic Development Week in Grande Prairie.For 50 years, Economic Development Alberta has been leading the industry in supporting communities’ economic well-being and quality of life through creation,…
The City and County of Grande Prairie including the towns of Beaverlodge, Sexsmith and Wembley are united in their commitment to the safety and well-being of their residents. Together, they are emphasizing the importance of Emergency Preparedness Week, a national and provincial…
I am pleased to welcome the athletes, coaches and spectators who have travelled from across the country to Grande Prairie for the 2024 National Aboriginal Hockey Championships. Taking place from May 6 to 11, this elite sporting event marks a significant milestone as it lands in…
On May 5, the City of Grande Prairie joins the rest of the country in recognizing the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit People (MMIWG2+) in Canada, or Red Dress Day.
We take time today to honor the lives lost and impacted…
Update: Please note that the commencement of capital construction, originally scheduled for May 7th, has been rescheduled to begin on May 13th.
The City of Grande Prairie is set to begin annual roadway improvements in May, advancing its dedication to enhancing road safety and…
During a special proclamation ceremony hosted at Sunrise House on May 1, Grande Prairie, Mayor Jackie Clayton, officially announced the kick-off to Youth Week 2024, running from May 1 to May 7. In conjunction with the kick-off, the event also featured the unveiling of a…
Over 330+ volunteers were recognized at the annual City of Grande Prairie Volunteer Recognition Event for their outstanding contributions to the organization and the community.
The volunteers were involved in a wide variety of groups and roles across the organization including…
SELECTED TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM (STEP) - Distracted Driving
Alberta Transportation indicates that driver distraction contributes to 20-30% of all collisions and that distracted drivers are three times more likely to be involved in a collision than attentive drivers.
While…
February 8, 2019
Contracted residential clearing crews are currently plowing in Friday areas.
On Monday, they will be in the neighbourhoods of VLA / Montrose, Mountview, Hillside, Crystal Heights, Ivy Lake, and Crystal Landing.
City crews are currently plowing priority 2…
Tracy Persson is joining the Women of Influence Awards as keynote speaker on March 8, International Women’s Day.
Persson is a local entrepreneur and community leader with a focus on helping support and empower other women. She is the owner, designer and creator of two…
Due to overwhelming community interest, the venue for the premiere of the local video series “Critical Condition: The Opioid Crisis in Grande Prairie” has been changed to the Douglas J. Cardinal Performing Arts Centre at the Grande Prairie Regional College.
Tickets are free but…
The City of Grande Prairie and County of Grande Prairie partnered in 2018 to update the aerial photo database.
The City and County use this data in many areas of operations including flood risk management, infrastructure management, ground surface drainage, and emergency…
Here are the highlights from the City Council meeting on January 28, 2019:
Delegations
A delegation from Aquatera presented on their business plan and bylaw/rate updates.
A delegation presented from the Grande Prairie Storm.
Bylaw C-1372- Bear Creek North Area Structure Plan and…
January 24, 2019
Crews are currently plowing and hauling windrows from priority 2 routes.
Crews are also hauling snow from cul-de-sacs in residential areas.
Ice control crews are monitoring roads and responding to reports of icy conditions.
The clearing of City-owned…
The deadline to nominate a woman you know who had made a strong impact as a leader, innovator and change-maker for a Women of Influence Award has been extended to Friday, February 1, 2019.
Nomination packages can be downloaded at cityofgp.com/womenofinfluence and completed…
Beginning on January 21, 2019, Knowledge Way West adjacent to Charles Spencer High School is closed to accommodate the installation of a fire hydrant. The area is expected to be impacted for up to 1.5 weeks.
Vehicle Travel and Parking
All parking lots within the Community…
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