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Spring into action and join the City and County of Grande Prairie for a family-friendly Earth Day celebration on Saturday, April 25 at the Bowes at Bonnetts Energy Centre from noon to 4 p.m. This free community event brings people together to celebrate the environment and…
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Delegations Brady McCorkle requested permission to place “Take a Stick, Leave a Stick” stations at the entrances of City dog parks. Council directed Administration to work with the delegate to identify potential pilot location(s) for the initiative.  Cassandra Alexopoulos,…
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The City of Grande Prairie advises residents that the current residential snow clearing rotation is concluding effective end of day Monday, March 30. Due to forecasted warmer temperatures, crews have reassessed conditions and will be shifting efforts toward snowmelt management…
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City Council officially adopted the City of Grande Prairie 2026-2029 Strategic Plan at the City Council meeting held March 30, 2026, guiding Council and Administration’s decision making over the course of the Council term.  The Strategic Plan is based on the vision of…
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(Grande Prairie, Alta. – March 25, 2026) – The City of Grande Prairie is reinstating parking bans and beginning residential snow clearing starting at 7 a.m. on Thursday, March 26 following recent snowfall. The ban restricts parking on permanent snow routes (priority 1 and 2…
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(Grande Prairie, Alta. – March 24, 2026) – The City of Grande Prairie is pleased to announce a new naming rights partnership with Bannister GP Kia, bringing support to multiple family focused amenities at Eastlink Centre.  Through this partnership, two popular spaces within…
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The City of Grande Prairie is proud to announce the speaker and panelist lineup for the upcoming State of the City: Grander Conversations event, focused on sharing perspectives and priorities shaping the community. This year’s event will include regional perspectives from Reeve…
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The City of Grande Prairie is implementing seasonal weight restrictions on gravel roads within City limits, beginning Monday, March 23 at 10 a.m.  These restrictions help protect gravel roads from damage during the spring thaw. During the ban, all gravel roads are limited…
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A growing coalition of residents, businesses, organizations, and municipalities across Alberta, the Fair Electricity Distribution Alliance (FEDA), is raising awareness about the unfair electricity distribution rates experienced by many Albertans. Right now, residents, businesses…
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The City of Grande Prairie invites community members to attend upcoming engagement sessions to share their thoughts and feedback on a proposed Coordinated Care Campus to be located at 12102 100 Street. The Coordinated Care Campus is a proposed partnership between the City of…
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Residents are invited to attend online public engagements sessions for the College Park Neighbourhood Area Redevelopment Plan and the Rural Service Area Land Use Bylaw updates. The College Park Area Redevelopment Plan is in the final stage of consultation. Two online information…
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City Council began today's meeting with a moment of silence in memory of Councillor Clyde Blackburn. Delegations Grande Prairie Art Gallery presented on their operations during the pandemic, City Council received the presentation for information Canadian Red Cross presented to…
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It is with the deepest sadness that I am informing you of the passing of community leader and City Councillor Clyde Blackburn. Clyde's strong and respectful approach to decision making is a model that all leaders would be wise to emulate. Our community mourns today, but through…
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The Grande Prairie Outdoor Pool is opening for the season with family household bookings in alignment with current provincial health orders starting on Saturday, May 22. The pool will be open 7 days a week from 11:00 a.m.- 8:45 p.m. with 1 hour bookings available for $122.30.…
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From May- August, Assessors from the City of Grande Prairie are completing annual property re-inspections. For 2021, focus is prioritized in the following areas: Downtown Highland Park Smith Hillside Patterson Place Cedarwood/Southwood Country Estates MC Southwynd Estates…
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The Heritage Village is now open for the season, welcoming guests with guided tours for households. Tour bookings are free and available for households of up to 5 people. Bookings are available in one-hour timeslots from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Monday – Friday and 1:00 p.m. – 5:…
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Transit is on the move this year to better connect riders around Grande Prairie. The new routes and schedules being proposed have been designed to enhance connectivity and provide improved service to meet the needs of our growing City. The re-development is underway to match the…
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The Downtown Rehabilitation Project is progressing on schedule with the intersection of 100 Avenue and 100 Street now open to north, south, and westbound traffic. The contractor has completed the installation of new underground pipes at the intersection of 100 Avenue and 100…
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Starting May 10, the City’s capital construction season is scheduled to begin with road and trail overlays throughout the city. Road Construction Road overlay work is starting on Pinnacle Drive between 112 Street and 108 Street and will include cold milling, concrete work, storm…