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In alignment with the provincial government’s Open for Summer plan that is lifting all COVID-19 restrictions July 1, the City of Grande Prairie is opening up capacity for the live performances taking place on Canada Day. Picnic in the Park is now open for all members of the…
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City of Grande Prairie Administration presented a Homelessness Strategy for Grande Prairie 2021-2023 funded in part by the provincial and federal governments at the Protective and Social Services Committee on June 22, 2021 providing an innovative, action-oriented, and forward-…
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The City of Grande Prairie invites residents to celebrate Pollinator’s Week with a Buzzin’ Around Town Scavenger Hunt About Pollinator Week Pollinator Week is celebrated internationally from June 21-27, 2021 in support and celebration of pollinators and pollinator health. It is…
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The Downtown Rehabilitation and Streetscape project is progressing and moving east this weekend. 100 Avenue between 99 Street and 98 Street is closing to parking starting Friday, June 18 and will be closed to traffic starting Saturday, June 19. These closures will be in place…
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The City of Grande Prairie is working with Alberta Environment & Parks to remove a quantity of dead fish that have been identified in the Bear Creek. On June 16, the City received approval from the province for the required license to proceed with the recovery of the…
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Friday, June 18, construction begins on 108 Street between 100 Avenue and the Bear Creek bridges. Crews will start north of the 108 Street and 100 Avenue intersection and will then make their way north, working on both north and southbound lanes. Construction activities include…
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To build on the successes and drive opportunities for local entrepreneurs, the City of Grande Prairie’s Economic Development department has partnered with National Angel Capital Organization (NACO) to mobilize an angel investor network in Grande Prairie. Angel Investors are…
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The City of Grande Prairie, County of Grande Prairie and Community Foundation of Northwestern Alberta have partnered to better connect residents across the region to vital social supports through the Community Compass Project. The Community Compass ties together hundreds of…
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Delegations Satbir Baidwan presented as a delegate on behalf of the Grande Prairie Sikh Missionary Society to request Council waive the land purchase cost and associated fees for properties adjacent to the Gudwara Sahib, Grande Prairie’s Sikh temple. Council directed…
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On June 14, City Council approved a new economic development program called the Development Incentives and Grants Program designed to provide a long-term benefit to the community by creating economic stimulus and support investment in Grande Prairie. The program consists of…