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Work crews will be on-site May 1, 2024, executing the replacement of the culvert crossing on Lakeland Drive between 95 Street and 123 Avenue near the Crystal Lake dog park. This crucial project aims to enhance safety and reliability by replacing the existing structure with…
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The City of Grande Prairie reminds visitors to take proactive steps to secure their belongings when participating at City facilities.  Follow the tips below to help protect your possessions: Bring and use your own lock on the provided lockers. Avoid bringing items of value…
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The City of Grande Prairie is upgrading its Lawn Bowling Facility and invites residents to share their input.  Located in Muskoseepi Park, the facility has secured funds through the 2024 capital budget to make necessary upgrades that will replace the existing outdoor turf…
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The City of Grande Prairie is reminding residents to know the location of their property lines when it comes to the placement and care of trees. The City owns a portion of land along the front and sometimes the side of every titled property, known as the "Boulevard." Before…
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2024 Weed Inspector Appointments Officer Appointment  Council appointed Barb Welander, Michelle Benning, Emma Kimble and Mitchel Gorman as Weed Inspectors under the Weed Control Act of Alberta for the 2024 season.  Council appointed the Operational Services Committee…
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The City of Grande Prairie is canvassing neighbourhoods starting the week of May 13 to revise the property photo archive, update tax assessment records and perform exterior property inspections to ensure accurate data.   “The neighbourhood canvassing is an essential part in…
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UPDATE: April 19, 2024 As of Friday, April 19, 2024 the gravel roads ban has been updated to be in effect at 75% axle weight 24 hours a day on all gravel roads. The City of Grande Prairie begins gravel road bans on Friday, March 15, 2024 restricting travel on all gravel roads…
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Residents can now submit applications for the 2024 Clean Energy Improvement Program (CEIP). The CEIP is an innovative financing tool that helps residential property owners pay for energy efficiency and renewable energy upgrades. “We’re excited to re-introduce this program for…
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The City of Grande Prairie encourages residents to be proactive in mitigating fire hazards and to not be caught unprepared in the upcoming season.  Grande Prairie is preparing for hotter and drier weather this season following a period of lower-than-normal snowfall. The…
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The City of Grande Prairie has signed a new five-year naming rights agreement with West Fraser for the fieldhouse located at the Eastlink Centre. The amenity has been renamed as the West Fraser Fieldhouse. “The West Fraser Fieldhouse signifies a significant investment in our…
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The Muskoseepi Park pond is temporarily closed, starting September 4, to allow Alberta Environment and Parks to treat the pond after an aquatic invasive species, goldfish, was discovered. The pond will be treated on September 7, and closed for up-to six weeks to allow crews to…
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The Recreation Access Program has been expanded to assist eligible applicants access memberships, passes and registered programs at five new participating facilities. The full list of participating facilities now includes the Eastlink Centre, Grande Prairie Museum, Muskoseepi…
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The FASD Network of Northwest Alberta is hosting a free event on Friday, September 7 to recognize International Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Awareness Day. The event takes place at the Ernie Radbourne Pavillion in Muskoseepi Park from 8:30 a.m.- 10:30 a.m. and is free…
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Grande Prairie's population is 69,088 according to the unofficial 2018 municipal census results. The unofficial population number is up 532 individuals from the last municipal census conducted in 2015. "Even through challenging economic times like the last couple years, Grande…
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The cycling route for the Eastlink Centre Triathlon Route is changing for the race this year on Sunday, September 9. Cyclists will now race down 68 Avenue from Knowledge Way to Poplar Drive. This new route aims to improve the triathlon experience based on feedback from last year…
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City of Grande Prairie Mayor, Bill Given; RCMP Deputy Commissioner Todd Sean; and Accident Support Services President, Steve Sanderson marked the opening of the Grande Prairie Collision Reporting Centre with speeches and a ribbon cutting ceremony, earlier today. The centre is…
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Here are the highlights from the City Council meeting on August 27, 2018: Delegations Several delegations presented in regards to the City of Grande Prairie's Cannabis Retail Bylaws. A representative of the Avondale Neighbourhood Association presented about signage around the…
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Beginning Monday, August 27, the intersection of 84 Avenue and Patterson Drive will be a four-way stop for all motorists. The lights at the intersection are dark to allow for upgrades to the traffic signals. All vehicle and pedestrian commuters will be impacted and there is a…
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Residents are reminded that several temporary closures are taking place at the Eastlink Centre starting on Saturday, August 25 for annual maintenance. From Saturday, August 25 to Sunday, September 9 the 25 metre pool, lazy river, splash park, FLOW Rider, water slides and water…
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Residents in Grande Prairie are able to report non-injury accidents at the Collision Reporting Centre beginning at 10 a.m. on Monday, August 27. The Centre is the first in Canada for an RCMP-policed community. It is expected to create capacity for Grande Prairie RCMP officers to…