On Tuesday, March 14, the City of Grande Prairie’s Public and Protective Services Committee reviewed the Police Commission Bylaw and recommended it proceed to the next stage in the approval process. If passed at City Council, the bylaw establishes the requirements for an…

The City of Grande Prairie is welcoming Irfan Chaudry from MacEwan University for his presentation Anti-Social Media: Understanding Racism in an Online World to mark the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. The presentation examines the “climate of…

Mark your calendars to reserve your spot starting March 13 at 8:30 a.m. for the City’s Annual Easter Eggstravaganza event, presented by Eastlink. The City is ‘egg-cited’ to announce the Easter bunny’s return to the Grande Prairie Museum’s Heritage Village on Saturday, April 8…

The Women of Influence Awards 2023 recipients were announced today. The awards take place to commemorate International Women’s Day in Grande Prairie and aim to recognize local women who have made a strong impact by promoting equality, providing opportunities for women in the…

For the meeting held on March 6, 2023   Municipal Police Transition Grande Prairie City Council approved a transition towards a municipal police service and away from the RCMP. Details are available in the press release.   Delegations Sara Card presented to City…

Community Group Funding applications for the 2024-2025 funding cycle are being accepted until April 30, 2023. The funding is available for programs and services that benefit the community and its residents. “Council looks forward to the City partnering with community groups and…

Grande Prairie City Council has approved the establishment of a municipal police service and transition away from the RCMP. The decision was made at a Grande Prairie City Council meeting on March 6 and follows a years-long assessment of policing in Grande Prairie. The assessment…

The City of Grande Prairie has announced parking bans on permanent snow routes starting Wednesday, March 1. The parking ban restricts parking on permanent snow routes (priority 1 and 2 routes) from Monday to Friday between 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Parking bans come into effect to ensure…

Bonnetts Energy Box Office is introducing a new ticketing system to better improve the customer experience. The new system rolls out March 1 and includes updates such as: Easier, more seamless purchasing process Mobile ticket and print-at-home options Improved seat map and seat…

City Council Highlights for the meeting held on February 21, 2023: Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medals Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medals were presented to Janet MacEachern and Preben Bossen. Delegations Alberta Health Services Emergency Medical Services (EMS)…