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The City of Grande Prairie is preparing to control water flow and reduce the impact of spring melt across the city. Residents are asked to report any water flow or snow melt issues online using See Clix Fix or by emailing citizencontactcentre@cityofgp.com. The…
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The City of Grande Prairie has launched a new program offering free supplies for residents to start their own indoor garden. The goal of the program is to provide residents an opportunity to experience the benefits of gardening and to provide a free and fun activity everyone can…
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A Business Advisory Service Voucher Program has been launched by the Business Resiliency Taskforce to help enhance local businesses and enable them to remain viable during the pandemic. Community Futures Grande Prairie and Region has been contracted to administer the program…
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Mayor Given is encouraging Grande Prairie residents to focus on the true spirit of Easter and abide by health officials’ directives as the holiday weekend approaches. “Practicing physical distancing as we celebrate Easter this year will be a critical part of our community…
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Delegations Bear Creek Folk Festival presented as a delegation. The Grande Prairie Downtown Association presented as a delegation in regard to their budget. Bylaw C-1260-115 - Amendment to the Land Use Bylaw Councillor Minhas provided a notice of motion at the last Council…
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Results of the 2020 Citizen Satisfaction Survey were presented at Council Committee of the Whole on March 31. The survey was conducted by Forum Research over the phone and online from January 13 to 31. A sample size of 401 individuals, selected based on Statistics Canada census…
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A two-week round of residential snow clearing began yesterday, along with parking bans on permanent snow routes. Residential snow clearing begins when activated by the City with consideration of snow accumulations and upcoming weather conditions. It occurs in two-week rotations…
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The City of Grande Prairie made the difficult decision today to reduce our valued casual and temporary employee workforce by 330. The majority of these employees supported the operations of our recreation and event facilities including Eastlink and Revolution Place which began…
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The City of Grande Prairie, County of Grande Prairie and Grande Prairie and District Chamber of Commerce have launched a joint taskforce to support businesses throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. The partners are meeting daily as the situation and business needs rapidly evolve. The…
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CAO Update The City Manager provided an update on the City’s COVID-19 response. Deputy Mayor Schedule Council accepted a revision to the Deputy Mayor schedule. Property Tax Deferral Council directed Administration to draft relevant bylaw amendments and procedures to extend the…