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The City of Grande Prairie is helping festivalgoers travel safely and conveniently during Bear Creek Folk Festival with free transit for wristband holders and dedicated transportation after the final performances each night. Bear Creek Folk Festival takes place August 14 to 16…
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The City of Grande Prairie is sharing information about increased aphid activity following a rise in service requests from residents concerned about affected trees. Aphids are common insects that feed on plant sap and can reproduce quickly when conditions are favourable. This…
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(Grande Prairie, Alta. – August 7, 2026) – Every year, Eastlink Centre closes its aquatics area so essential maintenance can be completed to help keep the facility safe, reliable and operating year-round. This year's annual aquatics maintenance shutdown will take place from…
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Invest Northwest Alberta: Grande Prairie-Greenview Corridor has appointed former Alberta Minister of Finance and President of Treasury Board Travis Toews as its first independent Chair, marking the next step in strengthening regional collaboration and advancing economic…
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Grande Prairie residents will be able to recycle a broader range of packaging and paper products beginning October 1, 2026, as Alberta introduces standardized residential recycling services across the province. The change is intended to make recycling easier and more consistent…
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(Grande Prairie, Alta. – August 4, 2026) – The City of Grande Prairie is inviting residents, businesses and stakeholders to provide feedback on the 132 Avenue and 116 Street Twinning Design Project as planning continues for the future expansion of these roadways. The…
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The City of Grande Prairie is beginning its annual bridge maintenance program at multiple locations throughout the city, to preserve critical infrastructure, improve safety and extend the service life of both vehicle and pedestrian bridges. Work is anticipated to begin Tuesday,…
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(Grande Prairie, Alta. – July 30, 2026) – Experience Grande Prairie returns for its fifth year on Friday, Aug. 28, from 4 to 11 p.m., inviting residents and visitors to celebrate the end of summer with a free evening of live music, local flavour and community connection. …
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Road rehabilitation on Resources Road between 68 Avenue and 88 Avenue begins Saturday, July 25 as part of the City of Grande Prairie’s 2026 capital construction program. The work will renew aging roadway and storm infrastructure along one of Grande Prairie’s key arterial…
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Grande Prairie youth are invited to take on GP Transit Quest this August, a free, month-long scavenger hunt designed to help youth become more comfortable and confident using Grande Prairie Transit while exploring destinations across the city. Open to youth ages six to 17, GP…
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Registration for fall adult, youth, and child recreational programs at the Eastlink Centre opens to the public on August 23 at 8:30 a.m., with programs beginning in September. Registered courses available to the community include swimming lessons, certification courses, and…
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The City of Grande Prairie is seeking over 100 community members to work at voting stations for the municipal election in October. An election worker is an integral part of the electoral process as they help maintain a fair election and facilitate a smooth voting process on…
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Delegations City Council heard from Joel Acton, a representative from the Sawmill regarding a waiver for the downtown business tax. Council received the presentation for information. Transfer of Legion Field Assets City Council approved a request from the Grande Prairie Regional…
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The City of Grande Prairie is proud to announce a new 10-year naming rights agreement with Bonnetts Energy Corp. for the Downtown Events Centre & Arena. With this new naming rights agreement, the Downtown Event Centre is being renamed to Bonnetts Energy Centre to be…
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The City of Grande Prairie and County of Grande Prairie are partnering to install traffic lights at the intersection of 108 Street and 132 Avenue, improving motorist and pedestrian safety for residents from both municipalities and students of St. John Paul II …
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Work on the Downtown Rehabilitation and Streetscapes Project is progressing east, the intersection of 100 Avenue and 98 Street is closing to traffic starting Tuesday, August 10 to accommodate upgrades to the deep underground utilities and roadway and sidewalk work. The pipes to…
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Wapiti Gravel Suppliers begins construction in the Crystal Ridge area on Sunday, August 8, weather permitting, as part of the 2021 Road Rehabilitation Program. The work planned for the area consists of an asphalt milling and replacement of existing road structure with a new…
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On Thursday, August 5, the City of Grande Prairie’s sidewalk program begins in the Highland Park neighbourhood. Construction takes place along: 99B Street between 87 Avenue and 85 Avenue 99 Street between 88 Avenue and 85 Avenue 85 Avenue between 99B Street and 99 Street Within…
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The City of Grande Prairie is excited to open the doors of the Reverend Forbes Homestead and Pioneer Hospital for the season on Wednesday, August 4. The hours of operation are Wednesday to Saturday 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. until September 4. After September 4, the facility is open by…
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During the month of August, the City of Grande Prairie is canvassing neighbourhoods to update the photo archive and online records. The photos are updated every five years and are important as they create a record of any changes to properties over time. Neighbourhoods being…