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(Grande Prairie, Alta. – August 30, 2023) – The community is invited to join the City of Grande Prairie on September 23 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. for the Two Decades of Twin Ice celebration at the Design Works Centre, recognizing the facility’s 20-year anniversary. “Over the last…
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(Grande Prairie, AB – August 29, 2023) – Grande Prairie residents are reminded the Eastlink Centre aquatics area is fully closing from September 5 until October 22, 2023 to accommodate the annual aquatics maintenance shutdown. “This year’s annual aquatics maintenance includes…
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  Statement from the Mayor of Grande Prairie: Dwayne Lakusta sworn in as Chief of Police of the Grande Prairie Police Service August 29, 2023 On behalf of the City of Grande Prairie, I am pleased to welcome Chief Dwayne Lakusta as the inaugural Chief of Police for the…
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(Grande Prairie, Alta. – August 28, 2023) The City of Grande Prairie is pleased to welcome guest lecturer Dr. David W. Leonard to the Grande Prairie Museum for a historical lecture titled ‘The Initial Signing of Treaty 8 in 1899’. Residents are invited to hear Dr. David W.…
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(Grande Prairie, Alta. – August 28, 2023) Join the City of Grande Prairie this Friday, September 1, for a free end-of-summer outdoor concert that captures the energy of a block party alongside a celebration of the arts with internationally recognized musical entertainment. The…
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Roadwork on 116 Avenue is nearing completion, with the final stages of paving currently underway. Crews are paving 116 Avenue between the Bear Creek Bridge and 102 Street and anticipate the paving to be complete by August 30, with line painting to follow shortly after. Varying…
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The following press release is shared on behalf of the Community Rail Advocacy Alliance, an advocacy organization of which the City of Grande Prairie is a founding member.   Grande Prairie, Alberta – Today, the Community Rail Advocacy Alliance (CRAA) and its membership met…
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The City of Grande Prairie is excited to announce the return of it’s fall-themed Harvest Festival event happening September 16, 2023 in Muskoseepi Park from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. “An important piece of ensuring a high quality of life for our residents includes hosting events where…
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City Council Highlights for the meeting held on August 21, 2023 Proclamations Mayor Clayton proclaimed September 18 to 24, 2023 as Rail Safety Week. The week is dedicated to reducing avoidable death, injury, and damage caused by incidents involving trains and citizens. Unaudited…
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A previous version of this release identified yoga with Bliss Be Fit as an activity, whereas it is glow dance with Girl Be You! This is corrected below. The City of Grande Prairie is bringing back its one-day GirlZone event on Saturday, September 9. GirlZone is an activity-based…