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Applications are now open for Camp F.I.R.E. (Fostering Independence, Resilience and Empowerment), a three-day program led by the Grande Prairie Fire Department. Taking place April 24 to 26, 2026, the program offers young women and gender-diverse youth the opportunity to…
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"It is with a heavy heart that I acknowledge the passing of Elder Angie Mercredi-Crerar, a leader, advocate and long-time Grande Prairie resident.  Elder Angie was a monumental figure in Grande Prairie and across the region. Her leadership touched countless lives through…
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The ice is being carved, the music is queued and winter fun is just about ready to begin. The fifth annual Grande North Winter Festival returns to downtown Grande Prairie January 9 to 11, 2026, inviting the community to step outside and experience winter together. Throughout the…
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UPDATED - January 8, 2026 4:15 p.m. A previous version of this release contained the wrong location for the engagement session on Friday, January 9. Please note that the correct location for the January 9 session is at the Montrose Cultural Centre. The date and time remain the…
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Delegations  Frank Skolly requested that Council look into replacing and updating the Grande Prairie Cenotaph.  Council directed Administration to bring a report back to the appropriate Standing Committee outlining options to support replacing and enhancing the…
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Residential snow clearing will continue as scheduled on New Year’s Day, with no changes to the two-week rotation or assigned clearing days. On Thursday, January 1, crews will be completing Week A residential snow clearing in Kensington, Mission Heights, O’Brien Lake and Stone…
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The City of Grande Prairie is reminding residents that the next round of residential snow clearing begins Monday, December 29. Residential snow clearing follows a two-week rotation. Residents are asked to plan ahead and move vehicles off the road from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on their…
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(Grande Prairie, Alta. – December 23, 2025) – “As 2025 comes to a close, I want to take a moment to reflect on the year we have shared as a community and to thank residents for the role you continue to play in shaping Grande Prairie. We listened closely to what residents told us…
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Due to extreme weather conditions, the City of Grande Prairie is redirecting snow removal efforts to priority roads and postponing the next round of residential removal to Monday, December 29.  The previously announced second round of residential snow clearing, scheduled to…
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UPDATE – December 20 Due to extreme weather conditions, the City of Grande Prairie is redirecting snow removal efforts to priority roads and postponing the next round of residential removal to Monday, December 29.  Full details are available in today’s news release: https…
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The City of Grande Prairie is presenting A Local Panel on Unconscious Bias: An Awareness Campaign for the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination on March 21 with a virtual panel of leaders in the area of diversity and inclusion sharing their experiences…
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Below are the highlights for the City Council meeting held March 8 2021: Delegations The Community Foundation of Northwestern Alberta presented as a delegate to request funding for Northwestern Alberta’s Vital Signs 2021 Project. Council approved funding in the amount of $20,000…
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The Women of Influence Awards 2021 recipients were announced today in a virtual event. The awards take place to commemorate International Women’s Day in Grande Prairie and aim to recognize local women who have made a strong impact by promoting equality, providing opportunities…
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The City of Grande Prairie has announced a round of residential snow clearing and parking bans on permanent snow routes, starting on Tuesday, March 2. Residential snow clearing begins when activated by the City with consideration of snow accumulations and upcoming weather…
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The Grande Prairie Local Immigration Partnership (GPLIP) is currently completing a survey for immigrants living in Grande Prairie to better understand the local perspective and COVID-19 impacts. Currently, GPLIP has identified six main priorities for their work Housing…
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The City of Grande Prairie is installing two slope movement monitors in the land north of the 68 Avenue bridge near Bear Creek from February 25 to March 4 to aid in the ongoing assessment of the natural slopes, embankments, and retaining walls adjacent to Bear Creek. Movement…
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Traffic signals at four locations are being worked on over the next two weeks to accommodate the installation of new traffic signal poles and removal of old infrastructure. Crews will be working periodically in the following locations: 100 Street and 124 Avenue 100 Street and…
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The City of Grande Prairie is inviting the community to participate in the final online engagement session for the Avondale Area Redevelopment Plan on March 2 at 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The session is an opportunity for members of the community to view the draft Area…
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Below are the highlights for the City Council meeting held on February 22, 2021: Delegations Shawn Dyer, a representative from Spinal Cord Injury Alberta presented to City Council to thank them for their commitment, leadership and generosity towards creating accessible spaces.…
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On February 22, Grande Prairie City Council approved two new initiatives to support businesses. First, $125,000 from the Economic Recovery Fund for the Barrier-Free Grant to improve accessibility to buildings and properties around the city. Second, a fee waiver for drinking…