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Reports Council approved the land transfer of 9702 – 99 Avenue to Metis Local 1990. To ensure the continued success of our programs, support services, and housing options, owning the land and building would enable sustainability and allow for potential future expansion. …
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The City of Grande Prairie is providing motorists and commuters with updates to traffic patterns starting tonight, June 13, 2024. These changes are necessary to accommodate ongoing construction work. Updated Traffic Impact: Starting June 13, 2024, the following traffic pattern…
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The City of Grande Prairie invites residents to join in the celebration of Pollinator Week, taking place from June 17 to June 23.  As a dedicated Bee City, Grande Prairie is committed to promoting and protecting vital pollinators such as bees, butterflies, and other…
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The City of Grande Prairie is excited to announce the Derina Harvey Band as the headline performance of this year’s Canada Day event at Muskoseepi Park on July 1.  The Derina Harvey Band is an award-winning Celtic rock group and the recipient of a 2024 East Coast Music…
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The Reverend Forbes Homestead and Pioneer Hospital opens for the 2024 summer season on June 12, 2024.  The City offers free guided tours of Grande Prairie’s oldest home during operational hours of 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Wednesdays to Saturdays until August 31, 2024. “The…
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The City of Grande Prairie is providing motorists and commuters with updates to traffic patterns starting Sunday, June 9, 2024. These changes are necessary to accommodate deep storm infrastructure installation. Updated Traffic Impact: Starting June 9, 2024, the following traffic…
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City Council directed Administration to prepare amendments and bring back further information on the proposed secondary suite changes presented. At the City Council meeting held June 3, 2024 Council passed the following motions: Council direct Administration to prepare…
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Proclamations Council proclaimed June 15 as Lemonade Day in Grande Prairie. Council proclaimed June as Recreation & Parks Month 2024. Open Delegations The Street Performers Festival presented as a delegate requesting $17,000 in sponsorship for their event. Council approved…
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Applications are now open for  businesses to apply for the Sidewalk Patio Program. The Sidewalk Patio Program is a new initiative that enables local businesses to expand their outdoor dining and seating areas onto public sidewalks and roadways, thereby creating lively…
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The City of Grande Prairie Fire Department has lifted the fire restriction for the City of Grande Prairie as of May 30. The recent and expected rainfall has resulted in a low wildfire danger in the Grande Prairie Forest Area. While a fire can still ignite, it is not expected to…
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The Women Of Influence Awards reception took place today to celebrate International Women’s Day and recognize local women who have made a strong impact as leaders, innovators and change-makers in the community. Three awards were presented: Young Woman of Influence, Trailblazing…
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The community is invited to attend ‘A Path Forward: Simple Connections, Stronger Families’, a free two-day community conference that teaches the public how to strengthen the family unit. The conference takes place on March 15 and 16, 2019 at the Stonebridge Hotel located at…
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SELECTED TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM (STEP) - Occupant Restraints (Seat Belts) In March, the Selected Traffic Enforcement Program will concentrate on vehicle occupant restraints.  The chance of surviving a collision increases dramatically when the occupants are wearing…
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Below are the daily snow clearing updates for the week of March 4 to 8, 2019:   Friday, March 8, 2019 City crews are picking up windrows from paved lanes and picking up snow piles from cul-de-sacs. Crews are also clearing culverts, opening catch basins in preparations for…
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Dave Barr Community Centre is celebrating another year of offering a variety of services to the community of Grande Prairie with a free skate and open house on March 5. The event takes place from 4:30 p.m.- 6:45 p.m. with the open house focusing on the childcare services area.…
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Parking bans on permanent snow routes have been lifted as of 9 p.m. on Wednesday, February 27. The City thanks all residents for their cooperation during snow clearing efforts since parking bans began on January 2, 2019. The parking bans began on January 2, since then the region…
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Here are the highlights from the City Council meeting on February 25, 2019: Land Use Bylaw Amendment C-1260-103 Council approved Land Use Bylaw Amendment C-1260-103, re-designating 820484 Street from an Urban Reserve District to a Site Specific Direct Control District. This…
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Following a competitive search, the City of Grande Prairie City Council has appointed Horacio Galanti, P.Eng as City Manager. “Council has been committed to conducting a competitive process that would identify the most qualified candidate possible to lead the City administration…
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March 1, 2019 Parking bans have been lifted from all permanent snow routes Crews are picking up piles including working on parking lot piles, and plowing paved lanes Crews are clearing City-owned sidewalks and trails Ice control crews are sanding priority 1 and 2 routes…
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The City of Grande Prairie is proud to have already incorporated into practice many of the guidelines announced by the Government of Alberta on February 21, 2019. The City of Grande Prairie has seen proven results on the success of Automated Traffic Enforcement (ATE) and a…