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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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The City of Grande Prairie is notifying motorists and commuters of a traffic flow change at the intersection of 116 Avenue and 102 Street, beginning tonight, Monday, July 29.  The project is essential for the installation of underground utilities connecting pipes to the new…
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In accordance with the contract warranty from the Downtown Rehabilitation and Streetscapes Project, the City of Grande Prairie will begin replacing several unhealthy trees along 100 Avenue starting today.  Work is taking place on the west side of 100 Avenue at 102 Street,…
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The City of Grande Prairie begins its annual Bridge Repair and Maintenance Program on July 26. This initiative aims to ensure the safety, functionality, and longevity of the city’s bridge infrastructure by addressing various repair needs at several identified locations…
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The Eastlink Centre annual maintenance shutdown is scheduled to take place from September 3-27.   The shutdown maintenance helps ensure the facility’s longevity by completing preventative work, repairs, a deep clean and upgrades to amenities. By prioritizing repairs and…
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Alberta’s energy efficiency industry is real and growing. An upcoming event presented by the City of Grande Prairie and Energy Efficiency Alberta is showing local business how they can be part of the trend. The Growing the Energy Efficiency Industry in the Grande Prairie Region…
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Here are the highlights from the City Council meeting held on July 15, 2019 Long-Term Economic Development Strategic Plan City Council approved the long-term economic development strategic plan as presented. The plan outlines an economic development strategy for the City to…
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City of Grande Prairie administration continue to work with local project consultants, Field Engineering & Associates Ltd. to finish construction on the outdoor pool. “We hear the community and know there is an eagerness to visit the outdoor pool,” said Director of Corporate…
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The City of Grande Prairie’s 2019 Retail Market Analysis shows emerging opportunity for commercial investment in Trader Ridge and Westgate. At the end of 2018, Grande Prairie’s total market size exceeded $4.7 billion in retail spending, an amount almost unheard of for a city of…
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The Year 4 Report Card (2018-2019) from Grande Prairie’s Five Year Plan to End Homelessness (2015-2019) was released today by the City of Grande Prairie and the Community Advisory Board on Housing and Homelessness Highlights from this year’s results include: Housing First…
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Muskoseepi Park is opening up the opportunity for food truck vendors to provide a lunch and dinner service at the park during the summer months. The opportunity is available during the week and weekends for the months of July and August, with potential for extension into…
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The City of Grande Prairie granted $9,968 to local athletes through the latest round of Pursuit of Excellence Funding. $3000 was awarded through the Athlete Development Fund. This fund assists coaches and athletes to attend clinics and conferences or high performance and…
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SELECTED TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM (STEP) - Construction Zone – Safety (Speeding) Enforcement Officers will spend the month of July concentrating on road safety within construction zones. Motorists are reminded to use caution and slow down when approaching a construction or…
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City Council Highlights for July 2, 2019 Here are the highlights from the City Council meeting held on July 2, 2019 2020 Budget City Council has directed administration to prepare the 2020 budget with a tax increase that does not exceed, plus or minus, 1% of the best estimation…
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All events at Revolution Place scheduled over the Canada Day weekend are proceeding rain or shine. Municipal Government Day Municipal Government Day proceeds today inside Revolution Place from 4:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m. The free, public event includes a barbeque, bouncy castles, City…