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Starting August 21 the City of Grande Prairie begins a comprehensive road rehabilitation project on 84 Avenue and 116 Street. This project aims to address current and future traffic demands while enhancing the quality of the road infrastructure. The work will proceed in three…
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The City of Grande Prairie is notifying the community about upcoming work at the 132 Avenue CN rail crossing. CN will be conducting essential infrastructure upgrades, leading to a temporary lane reduction. The work begins on Wednesday, August 14 and is expected to last one day,…
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The City’s annual free outdoor concert and block party, Experience Grande Prairie, returns to the City Centre on Friday, August 30 for its third year. The event highlights Grande Prairie as a fun, youthful and vibrant community, featuring live music, beer gardens, food trucks…
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Starting Thursday, August 8, the City of Grande Prairie begins a comprehensive road rehabilitation on 92 Street between 74 Avenue and Woody Channel (south of 84 Avenue).  The project aims to accommodate both current and future traffic needs, fostering economic growth and…
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UPDATED: August 8, 2024 The City of Grande Prairie has begun repairs and replacements of stormwater infrastructure across several neighbourhoods, including Northridge, Crystal Ridge, Crystal Lake Estates, Copperwood, Avondale, Countryside South, Pinnacle Ridge, and Westpointe.…
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The City of Grande Prairie is conducting essential culvert replacement work on Highway 670, necessitating a road closure between Range Road 55 and Range Road 54. The closure begins on August 7 at 5 a.m. and is expected to conclude by August 9 at 10 p.m. This work is critical to…
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The City of Grande Prairie begins construction on 68 Avenue early next week.  The project includes milling the existing road surface, applying new pavement, spot replacing concrete curb and sidewalks, performing minor repairs to storm sewer infrastructure, re-establishing…
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Effective Monday, July 29, 2024, at 4:00 p.m., the City of Grande Prairie Fire Department has downgraded the current Fire Ban to a Fire Restriction due to recent precipitation, while still recognizing the high community fire risk. During this period, stringent fire-related…
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Reports Council received the verbal Emergency Management Update report for information.  Committee Business Council approved the reallocation of existing capital funds for Nitehawk to operating funds. Council approved the National Aboriginal Hockey Championships legacy…
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Starting Wednesday, July 31, sidewalk paving stones on 100 Avenue, east of 102 Street on the south side of the road, will undergo repairs. The project, carried out by a land developer, is expected to last 4 to 6 weeks. Construction will take place on the south side of 100 Avenue…
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All burning is suspended within the City of Grande Prairie. No new open burning permits will be issued until conditions improve in the City and GP Forest Area. Fire Ban includes the following but is not limited: All opening burning Consumer fireworks and exploding targets…
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Here are the highlights from the City Council meeting held on May 21, 2019: June 3, 2019 – Council Meeting Change of Date The next City Council meeting date has been changed. The meeting is now scheduled for June 4, 2019 at 3:00 p.m. in Council Chambers located in City Hall.…
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The City of Grande Prairie has launched a new interactive GP Traffic Planner Map that provides residents with an improved online experience when seeking information about construction projects within the City. The new traffic planner map is an upgrade from the previous…
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The City of Grande Prairie has issued a Request for Information (RFI) to gather information from potential service providers in order to help determine future options for accessible transportation. The RFI is issued as a result of the Handibus Feasibility Study completed in 2018…
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The City of Grande Prairie is proud to partner with Ernie’s Sports Experts for the second time to bring a bike registry event to Grande Prairie. On May 25, 2019, residents have the opportunity to register bikes with the City’s Enforcement Services between the hours of 11 a.m.…
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Two asphalt trails are scheduled to be replaced beginning May 13 as part of the 2019 Trail Rehabilitation Program. The trails to be replaced are located: On the north side of O’Brien Lake West of 91 Street in County Side South The specified trails will be closed to the public…
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Pickleball enthusiasts are now able to enjoy the sport at the Dave Barr Community Centre. From Monday to Friday, the community centre is offering a drop-in adult pickleball time from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Four courts are available during this time. “We know there is a huge and…
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The City of Grande Prairie has begun the process to create an Area Redevelopment Plan (ARP) for the College Park neighbourhood. The College Park ARP will establish the vision for the area including guiding redevelopment and future growth in the established neighbourhood. The…
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A memorial for those who have lost their lives while experiencing homelessness in Grande Prairie this year is taking place on Thursday, May 30. The annual Healing Hearts memorial event takes place from 11:30 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. by the train trestle in Muskoseepi Park. The event…
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The City of Grande Prairie Youth Council presented their Grande Prairie Youth Engagement Awards (GP YEA!) to five local businesses, organizations and individuals at their event on Monday, May 6. Recipients of the awards include: Youth Friendly Business Award – Nitehawk…