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Delegations The Grande Prairie Regional Hospital Foundation presented as a delegate to provide information regarding the future strategy and vision of the organization. They have asked Council for advocacy support to the appropriate provincial government leadership. Council…
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“On behalf of our community, I want to thank and welcome the 2,500 athletes, coaches and referees along with the many spectators to our northern city for a weekend celebrating competition and camaraderie at the 2024 Alberta Winter Games. We’re thrilled to have been chosen as the…
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The City is announcing a one-year naming rights agreement renewal for the Weyerhaeuser North Arena at Design Works Centre. “We look forward to advancing our long-standing relationship with Weyerhaeuser for the north arena through the renewed naming rights agreement,” said City…
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The annual Eastlink Centre Triathlon is returning on July 7, 2024 for participants to swim, bike and run their way across the finish line. “The Eastlink Centre Triathlon is a significant community event contributing to sport tourism, active lifestyles and engaging relationships…
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City Council has endorsed a Recreation and Culture Strategy to lead planning and decision making about investments in recreation and culture facilities, services and programs in Grande Prairie over the next 10 years. “Council is excited to adopt the new Recreation and Culture…
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For the meeting held on January 29, 2024 Delegations Susan Schneider, Ken Westguarde and Colin Woodcock presented to Council regarding the cricket pitch and batting cage in Northridge. Council directed Administration to investigate the possibility of moving the batting cage to…
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The City of Grande Prairie’s committee report on the Stormwater Utility Charge has recommended Council approve Bylaw C-1443, moving the discussion to a future Council meeting for decision, scheduled for February 12, 2024. On January 23, 2024, the Operational Services Committee…
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The City of Grande Prairie and CDN Controls Ltd. have signed a one-year naming rights agreement for the south arena at the Design Works Centre. The arena has been renamed to the CDN Controls South Arena. “Council is excited to add CDN Controls as a partner, contributing to…
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The City of Grande Prairie has announced parking bans on permanent snow routes starting Tuesday, January 23. 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. until the ban is lifted. Parking bans…
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The Woman of Influence Awards 2024 Presented by Peace Diagnostic Imaging is proud to present Heather Alexander of Grato Coaching as the keynote speaker for the awards luncheon on Friday, March 8. Heather’s presentation is titled, ‘From Inspiration to Impact: Building a Better…
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An invasion of cottony psyllid, an alien, invasive insect, is impacting the health and vitality of black ash trees throughout Grande Prairie. Affected trees will show leafless branches or may have died completely. Parks Operations recommends the best way for residents to help…
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Aquatera Utilities will begin cleaning the City's storm system and performing video inspections in the Gateway area on Monday, June 18. The project boundaries include: 100 Avenue 107 Avenue 111 Street 108 Street This work is part of the 2018 Storm Line Flushing, Cleaning and…
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All gravel road bans within the City of Grande Prairie have been lifted. The City thanks residents and commuters who abided by the gravel road bans and aided in protecting the integrity of our gravel road network. The gravel road ban is announced annually during the spring when…
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Knelsen Sand & Gravel Ltd. will begin working in the Brochu Industrial Park area on Tuesday, June 19 and will continue through the month of July as part of the 2018 Road Rehabilitation Program. Work will be performed on: 101 Avenue 104 Avenue 106 Avenue 121 Street 123…
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Construction on the Muskoseepi Skatepark expansion is scheduled to start on June 18. Skateboarding, freestyle BMX bike riding, in-line skating and parkour have become extremely popular in the community. The expansion will attract skateboarders from across Grande Prairie and…
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The City of Grande Prairie's annual community celebration Tuesday attracted thousands of residents and visitors. Municipal Government Day, held at Revolution Place, saw 4,440 burgers and 2,550 hot dogs distributed. Municipal and community information exhibits and the Kid's Zone…
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Proposed bylaws about the regulation of recreational cannabis are to be brought to City Council on June 18, 2018 for further debate. The bylaws were presented to Council at a meeting on May 22 where a series of amendments were made to the bylaws including capping the number of…
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The 'Walking With Our Sisters' commemorative art installation for missing and murdered Indigenous women featuring ceremonial smudging is currently taking place in the City of Grande Prairie's shared use Montrose Cultural Centre. The commemorative art installation is open for…
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The City of Grande Prairie is entering the second phase of public consultation for the development of a Transportation Master Plan. The public is invited to partake in an online survey from June 12 to July 3. Residents may also attend an in-person public consultation…
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Smudging ceremonies will continue at the Art Gallery of Grande Prairie located in the Montrose Cultural Centre until June 18. Smudging is an Indigenous tradition involving the burning of sage, sweet grass, or cedar chips. Measures are in place to mitigate aroma and smoke within…