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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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The community is invited to join the City of Grande Prairie and DownTown Association on December 1 for the Christmas Tree Light-Up at H.A. Rice Plaza and The Bowes at Bonnetts Energy Centre. Festivities start at 4 p.m. with free cookies, hot chocolate and candy canes, sponsored…
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The City of Grande Prairie is pleased to offer its free community sandbox, helping residents keep sidewalks and driveways safer and slip-free throughout the winter season.  Located at the City Service Centre (9505 112 Street) near the south end of 112 Street, the sandbox…
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Starting today, November 5, the City of Grande Prairie begins the 2024 Traffic Signal Maintenance Program to ensure the safety and reliability of traffic signals across the city. The project focuses on inspecting and upgrading traffic signal infrastructure at select…
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Delegations Daniel Haggerty attended as a delegate for information on the City’s public consultation process for rezoning and land development, specifically in Arbour Hills. Council received the presentation as information and tabled it for discussion during Delegation Business…
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Joint Media Release - The County Regional Fire Service, in partnership with the City of Grande Prairie and Municipal District (MD) of Greenview, made a significant step in enhancing regional emergency preparedness with a state-of-the-art Fire Training Centre. The grand opening…
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The City is seeking an exceptional woman to deliver the keynote address at the 2025 Women of Influence Awards luncheon.   Proposals are being accepted now until November 29, 2024 for women who embody the spirit of the awards and can inspire the audience through personal…
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The City of Grande Prairie is currently recruiting public members for a variety of board and committee positions. Available positions exist on the following: Arts Development Committee Assessment Review Board Combative Sports Commission Community Enhancement Advisory Committee…
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The Rotary Club of Grande Prairie is allocating $1 million in funding towards a new daytime homeless shelter in Grande Prairie in partnership with the City of Grande Prairie. The creation of a new daytime shelter is providing an important resource for the community. Benefits of…
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The construction of a new pedestrian trail begins tomorrow in the Hillside neighbourhood.   The construction area on 104 Avenue between 92 Street and 93 Street will be closed to the public until all work is completed. The expected construction completion date is October…
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Here are the highlights from the City Council meeting on September 23, 2019: Election Signs Council directed staff to create a list or map of designated election sign locations, or present an alternative solution. This will be brought to a future committee meeting for discussion…
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The City of Grande Prairie has launched the first phase of public consultation on the 2020 City Budget. Grande Prairie residents are invited to respond to a 10-15 minute online survey that asks residents to identify the services provided by the City they most value. In addition…
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Orange Shirt Day is being commemorated in Grande Prairie on Monday, September 30 at the Grande Prairie Friendship Centre (10507- 98 Avenue). This year’s Orange Shirt Day event includes keynote speakers, smudging, a display of Indigenous authors available at the Grande Prairie…
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Over 30 unique events, performances and workshops are taking place across Grande Prairie for Alberta Culture Days on September 27- 29. The weekend-long event officially starts on Friday, September 28 at 10:00 a.m. with a Coffee Kick-Off at the Provincial Building featuring art…
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Beginning September 30, 2019, downtown businesses have an opportunity to apply for three grants encompassed under the Downtown Incentives Program: the Urban Residential Development Grant, the Patio Grant, and the Demolition Grant. The Urban Residential Development Grant is…
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AAA Striping & Seal Coating Service will begin installing thermoplastic pavement markings throughout the city starting this week.   Residents can expect some lane closures in the areas where the contractor will be working. These closures are expected to be short in…
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Here are the highlights from the City Council meeting on September 9, 2019: Bylaw C-1260-109 - Amendment to the Land Use Bylaw Council gave third reading to Bylaw C-1260-109, being an amendment to the Land Use Bylaw. Bylaw and Policy Review Committee Council approved the Terms…