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The City of Grande Prairie is proud to host the 4th annual GirlZone on Saturday, October 4, 2025, welcoming girls ages 10 to 15 for a day of discovery and connection. GirlZone has grown into a signature event where participants can step outside their comfort zones, try new…
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The City of Grande Prairie is encouraging all eligible voters to prepare ahead of the upcoming 2025 Municipal Election on Monday, October 20 by reviewing voting dates, eligibility, identification requirements and voting locations to help ensure a smooth experience at the polls.…
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The City of Grande Prairie, together with the Swan City Football Club, is inviting interested organizations to explore a unique naming rights opportunity for the Indoor Soccer Pitch located at 11319 105 Street. The Indoor Soccer Pitch is a central hub for sport and recreation in…
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The City of Grande Prairie proudly accepted the 2025 Minister’s Award for Municipal Excellence at the City Council meeting held September 8, 2025 for work done to streamline the development permitting process. The City won in the Red Tape Reduction or Service Delivery…
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Award Presentation  Council was presented with the 2025 Red Tape Reduction Minister’s Award by MLA Wiebe, recognizing city efforts to streamline processes and enter creative community partnerships around Grande Prairie. Proclamations Welcoming Week Mayor Jackie Clayton…
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The City of Grande Prairie invites residents to roll up their sleeves on Sunday, September 14 for the TD Tree Days event, planting trees and shrubs to grow and enhance community green space. The event takes place from 9 a.m. to noon at Ivy Lake and 100 Avenue and is a great way…
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(Grande Prairie, Alta. – September 5, 2025) – The City of Grande Prairie invites residents to take part in Welcoming Week from September 12–21, 2025, alongside local community partners. The theme for the 2025 celebrations is “Stories We Share” and highlights storytelling as a…
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The City of Grande Prairie is hosting the return of Drop & Swap, a free clothing exchange that helps reduce waste, with support from Aquatera Utilities Inc. and Goodwill Industries of Alberta. At the Drop & Swap, residents can donate clean, good-condition clothing to…
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The City of Grande Prairie is completing minor road rehabilitation work across various locations of the city starting Monday, September 1.   Work includes a mill and overlay and is scheduled at the following locations: 96 Street from 100 Avenue to 107 Avenue and Hillcrest…
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A fire restriction is going into effect for the City of Grande Prairie, including annexed rural areas, as of 1 p.m. on Friday, August 29 due to very dry conditions. Permitted activities: Propane and natural gas barbecues. Propane and natural gas firepits. Propane and natural…
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The Grande Prairie Museum, Heritage Discovery Centre and Philip J. Currie Dinosaur Museum are proud to collaborate to recognize International Museum Day with free celebrations at all locations on September 5 from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. To celebrate the day, each facility is…
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The City of Grande Prairie is encouraging residents to learn more about the Revolution Place Revitalization ahead of the engagement opportunities starting on September 8. Community feedback from the engagement activities is being used to inform both the possibility of completing…
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Keeping up their annual summer tradition, the Forbes Homestead is excited to announce dates for their afternoon teas, with new physical distancing protocols in place. The afternoon teas take place at the Reverend Forbes Homestead on the following dates: Wednesday August 26 at 1…
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The City of Grande Prairie is currently seeking applications for the Community Improvement Grant which provides opportunities for community groups and residents to start innovative and creative projects to improve the community. To be eligible for the grant, projects must:…
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The City of Grande Prairie continues to invest in the City’s road network as part of the Road Rehabilitation and Overlay Program.  Full Road Reconstruction On Friday, August 14 crews begin a full road reconstruction in both southbound lanes of 116 Street between 97 Avenue…
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On August 10, Grande Prairie City Council approved the Economic Recovery Program, allocating $500,000 from the Economic Recovery Fund for two grant opportunities that support the local economic recovery with a focus on support grants, building improvement programs, and…
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Applications are now open for the 2020-2021 Grande Prairie Youth Advisory Council (YAC). YAC is open for 14-24 year olds of all experiences and backgrounds who want to inspire, effect change and have an impact on their community through advocacy and policy-making. The goal of…
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Here are the highlights for the City Council Meeting held August 10, 2020: Delegations Elkan Environmental Engineering presented as a delegate to Council regarding mandatory masking. Residents from Mission Heights presented as delegates regarding naturalization and park spaces.…
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Selected Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) - New Drivers/Distracted Driving City Enforcement Services reminds all drivers to be alert and avoid distractions while on the road, especially new drivers. The penalty for distracted driving is a $300 fine and three demerit points.…
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Local non-profits and volunteer organizations may now apply to have the fee for RCMP Vulnerable Sector Checks waived through the Volunteer Screening Program, administered by Volunteer Alberta and funded by the Government of Alberta. Community groups and volunteers play an…