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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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In response to resident requests and with consideration for daily commuters, CN will repave the rail crossings at both 99 and 100 Avenues this week. The work involves removing the existing surface and repaving, with plans to start Tuesday and continue through Thursday, weather…
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The City of Grande Prairie's snow removal teams are fully prepared for the 2024/2025 winter season, having already responded to significant snowfall over the past weekend. As winter sets in, crews will continue managing snow to ensure safe and efficient travel throughout the…
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The 116 Avenue upgrades for 2024 have been completed, enhancing safety, efficiency and longevity as part of the City of Grande Prairie’s ongoing commitment to improving vital infrastructure. This year’s construction on 116 Avenue was part of a multi-phase project aimed at…
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Delegations Jenny Stegmeier requested an update on the soccer dome. Council received the presentation as information. The Grande Prairie Climbing Association attended as a delegate to request a letter of support from City Council towards building a new climbing wall. Council…
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 The City of Grande Prairie is proud to celebrate Small Business Week, recognizing the significant contributions of local entrepreneurs to our community's economic vitality.  To mark the occasion, the Mayor, Council members, and the Invest Grande Prairie team are…
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City of Grande Prairie snow clearing crews have been working through the night from Sunday, October 20, into Monday, October 21, responding to an early season snowfall. The response includes sanders, plows, loaders and graders focusing on arterial roads. With slippery conditions…
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Grande Prairie residents and representatives of the vehicle-for-hire industry are invited to participate in engagement sessions that will help shape the new vehicle-for-hire bylaw. The drop-in style sessions take place from September 9, 2019 to September 13, 2019 between 11:00 a…
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The Grande Prairie Outdoor Pool is wrapping up its 2019 summer swim season on Sunday, September 15. The outdoor pool re-opened the newly renovated facility on August 24. Warmer temperatures over the past week have encouraged strong attendance, with the pool reaching capacity…
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Due to the popularity of the “In the Shadow of the Rockies: Alberta’s Sasquatch Stories” exhibit currently on display at the Heritage Discovery Centre in Centre 2000, the Grande Prairie Museum is hosting a Sasquatch Symposium on Saturday, September 28. The event takes place at…
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The City of Grande Prairie is seeking feedback on design concepts for the proposed new city entrance features at the north and west gateway entrances to Grande Prairie. Earlier this year, a survey and idea space were opened at engage.cityofgp.com to engage the community on what…
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In 2019, the City is investing $9.7 million into road reconstruction projects to extend the life of existing roadways and replace roadways at the end of their life. These projects are captured under the Road Rehabilitation Program already occurring in sites throughout the City.…
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The City of Grande Prairie has launched a new survey to engage on park and playground use throughout the community as we prepare for the next cycle of budget planning. The goal of the survey is to gain a better idea of who uses the parks and playgrounds, which locations are most…
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Selected Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) - Back to School Road Safety School zones are in effect on Tuesday, September 3, 2019 and the City’s Enforcement Services reminds drivers to use extra caution during the transition into the school year. Drivers are reminded to watch…
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The intersection of Resources Road and 68 Avenue will be a temporary four-way stop beginning at 9 am on Wednesday, August 28. Motorists and pedestrians are reminded to be alert and travel with caution through the intersection. The temporary four-way stop is due to regular…
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Here are the highlights from the City Council meeting held on August 26, 2019: Council Endorses Mayor Given Involvement with AUMA City Council endorsed Mayor Given to run for a second term as a Board Director for the Alberta Urban Municipalities Association. The position…
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Ongoing wet weather has prolonged a fireblight outbreak in Grande Prairie’s urban forest.  City crews are finishing the first round of pruning on public trees and inspectors are now moving into inspecting private trees. In residential areas, inspectors are largely able to…