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I’m happy to announce Grande Prairie as the host city for the 55 Plus Alberta Provincial Winter Games in March 2028.  We’re excited to welcome athletes aged 55 and older from across Alberta to share their passion for sport and celebrate the connections that recreation…
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The City of Grande Prairie is sharing important changes to residential snow clearing, including updated clearing schedules for some neighbourhoods and a new snow-storage procedure on specific residential streets with sidewalks on both sides. Residents are encouraged to review…
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2026 Poppy Campaign  Grande Prairie Legion Branch #54 presented Mayor Jackie Clayton with a poppy to mark the 2026 Poppy Campaign. The annual campaign honours Canada's Veterans and raises funds to support Veterans, serving military members and their families. Delegations…
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The City of Grande Prairie is helping residents identify opportunities to improve energy efficiency at home through its Home Energy Check Kit, which provides free access to specialized tools that can help households better understand their energy use, improve comfort and…
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The City of Grande Prairie invites residents, businesses and road users to learn more about proposed improvements to the intersection of 100 Avenue and 108 Street (Highway 40). The City is conducting a functional planning study to identify improvements that support traffic flow…
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Deputy Mayor and Board/Committee Appointments  Council approved the Deputy Mayor schedule and appointments to Standing Committees, Council Committees and Council Representative positions for October 2026 to October 2027. Council also confirmed the appointments of Councillor…
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The City of Grande Prairie is recognizing Small Business Week from Oct. 19 to 23, celebrating the entrepreneurs and employers who create jobs, develop local talent and contribute to the strength of Grande Prairie’s economy. Small businesses are part of the foundation of Grande…
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A federally supported tree planting project added 386 trees across parks, boulevards and other public spaces throughout Grande Prairie in 2026, adding to the continued growth and long-term health of the city’s urban forest. The project was supported by City capital funding and a…
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“Today, the City of Grande Prairie joins communities across Alberta in expressing our deepest sympathies following the tragic incident at CFB Wainwright. On behalf of the City of Grande Prairie, our thoughts are with the Wainwright community, the military personnel and emergency…
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The City of Grande Prairie is expanding access to City information and services through a new after-hours AccessGP AI pilot program, giving residents another way to connect with the City outside regular business hours. Running from Oct. 13 to Dec. 31, the pilot program will…
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Starting Monday, November 8, slope repair work will be completed near the following bridges: 68 Avenue westbound bridge Pedestrian bridge near Ernie Radbourne Pavilion Pedestrian bridge near the southeast end of Muskoseepi Park Pedestrian bridge near the southwest end of…
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Grande Prairie businesses are reminded to apply for a business licence before the grace period ends on December 1 to avoid penalties. A six-month grace period has been in effect since May 1, eliminating penalties for businesses operating without a business licence to allow…
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100 Avenue between 98 Street and 100 Street is now reopened as construction on Phase 4 of the Downtown Rehabilitation and Streetscapes Project progresses. The opening of the road marks an important milestone on the project as it indicates the completion of the complex…
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The City of Grande Prairie is proud to announce the official launch of its new customer service initiative, Access GP on Monday, November 1. Citizens can now contact the City using any of the following methods made possible through Access GP: Dial 3-1-1 Text 780-538-0425 Email…
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The installation of pedestrian activated crossing signals and traffic signals is underway in various locations across the City of Grande Prairie. On November 1, the replacement of traffic signals at two intersections begins, 108 Street and 116 Avenue as well as 110 Street and…
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The City of Grande Prairie is excited to launch Invest Grande Prairie, a reimagination of the City’s Economic Development department that builds on previous investment attraction and business retention and expansion activities. The goal of Invest Grande Prairie is to…
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City Council Highlights For the Meeting Held October 25, 2021 Oath of Office Grande Prairie Mayor and City Council took the Oath of Office and were sworn into their positions. Mayor Jackie Clayton City Councillors: Grant Berg Gladys Blackmore Dylan Bressey Wendy Bosch John…
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The City of Grande Prairie’s Returning Officer for the 2021 Municipal Election is pleased to share the results from Monday’s election are now official. It is standard practice for results to be considered unofficial until the fourth day after the election, due to provincial…
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Construction continues on the Downtown Rehabilitation and Streetscapes Project, with final paving of the roadway to occur on 100 Avenue between 98 Street and 100 Street starting on Monday, October 25. Operations begin with milling of the existing pavement on the 98 Street and…
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Grande Prairie Enforcement Services congratulates Astrid Morgensen on winning the grand prize draw of this summer’s positive ticket program. The City thanks Astrid for setting an excellent example for others on how to properly wear their helmet while riding a bike, promoting…