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The City of Grande Prairie has been selected as a recipient of $15,000 in funding from the 2025 ATCO Community Energy Fund to complete an energy audit at the Dave Barr Community Centre, an important step in planning future improvements that strengthen efficiency and support the…
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(Grande Prairie, Alta. – November 25, 2025) – The City of Grande Prairie is launching a new Youth Economic Empowerment Microgrant to help youth and young adults access opportunities that support their employment or skill development goals.  The Microgrant provides…
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Records Management System Selection and Implementation Council approved the Grande Prairie Police Service to enter into a 10-year contract with Axon for the Records Management System (RMS) as well as the transfer of $643,363.25 from the RMS Capital funding to the GPPS 2026…
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“On behalf of City Council, I want to extend heartfelt condolences to the vendors, staff and families affected by the recent fire at the Grande Prairie Farmers’ Market. For many of us, this building has been more than a commercial space. It has been a place to see familiar faces…
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UPDATE as of 10:10 November 22, 2025:  The Grande Prairie Fire Department concluded fire response at the Farmers’ Market at 02:30 November 22, 2025.  Gaining access to the attic from multiple areas outside the structure allowed crews to successfully get the fire under…
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(Grande Prairie, Alta. – November 21, 2025) – The City of Grande Prairie invites residents to take part in a community celebration at Keyera Place, the newly named multipurpose sports and recreation facility, with a free community open house on Friday, December 5. An official…
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Registered Grande Prairie Accessible Transit (GPAT) riders are invited to enjoy free round-trip rides to the Northern Spirit Lights Show at Evergreen Park this December. Trips are available on Saturdays and Sundays – December 6, 7, 13, 14, 20 and 21, beginning at 6 p.m. Each…
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(Grande Prairie, Alta. – November 14, 2025) – The City of Grande Prairie and the Downtown Association are inviting residents to come together and celebrate the magic of the season at the annual Christmas Tree Light Up on Sunday, November 30 at Bonnetts Energy Centre. The evening…
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The City is encouraging residents who want to impact local decisions to apply for openings on City boards, committees or commissions. Public members help review issues, consider options, look at impacts and provide advice that supports informed, transparent and accountable…
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Proclamations Family Violence Prevention Month Mayor Jackie Clayton proclaimed November 2025 as Family Violence Prevention Month in Grande Prairie.  Family Violence Prevention month serves as a poignant reminder that people in our community have either lived or are…
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The City of Grande Prairie is now permitting stick & puck play on all low-board and neighbourhood rinks due to popular demand. In response to community feedback on both the availability of outdoor hockey opportunities, and the safety of neighbouring properties near the rinks…
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Below are the highlights for the City Council meeting held on January 25, 2021: Delegation Business Alberta Health Services Alberta Health Services to share information about the COVID-19 pandemic in Grande Prairie and our region. Council directed Mayor Clayton to write letters…
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City of Grande Prairie residents interested in shaping their community may become a candidate in the 2021 Municipal Election by submitting nomination forms by September 20, 2021. The municipal election occurs on October 18, 2021 where residents will elect: Mayor (1 position)…
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The Grande Prairie & District Chamber of Commerce and the City of Grande Prairie have partnered to deliver highly tailored instructional workshops to support current business needs in a virtual series called Serving Up Knowledge. The goal of each session is to cover a…
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Nominations are now open to recognize local women who have made a strong impact by promoting equality, providing opportunities for women in the community and breaking barriers in their field through the Women of Influence Awards The Women of Influence Awards were created to…
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Below are the highlights for the City Council meeting held January 11, 2021: Delegations Grande Prairie Regional Sport Connection presented as a delegate to share their 2021 goals and information on the importance of sport and recreation. Bylaw C-1426 - Face Covering (Mask)…
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City Council made a public motion in October to move to voluntary arbitration for the Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework (ICF) as soon as possible to address fundamental topics of disagreement between the City of Grande Prairie and County of Grande Prairie that were not…
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Grande Prairie City Council have appointed Councillor Jackie Clayton as Mayor and Chief Elected Official for the remainder of the Council term.  The next general municipal election will be held on October 18, 2021.The decision comes after former Mayor Bill Given resigned on…
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Grande Prairie residents may now participate in an online survey about traffic operations designed to help provide insight on City operations. The ‘Did You Know?! All About Traffic Operations’ survey covers topics designed to shed light on the many considerations traffic…
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The City of Grande Prairie and Grande Prairie & District Chamber of Commerce are proud to announce a collaborative community enhancement project to recognize the 20th anniversary of Centre 2000. The Grande Prairie sundial located at Centre 2000 is now able to display custom…