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The City of Grande Prairie is inviting prospective candidates to attend the final information event in its two-part series designed to support those considering a run for municipal office in the 2025 Municipal Election. This session is designed to provide information about the…
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(The following announcement has been updated to reflect a corrected time concerning the start of the procession) (Grande Prairie, Alta. – August 1, 2025) – The City of Grande Prairie invites residents and visitors to come together in celebration of Grande Prairie’s history,…
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(Grande Prairie, Alta. – July 31, 2025) – The City, in partnership with the Grande Prairie Local Immigration Partnership (GPLIP) Council, has launched a new resource guide called the Passport to Grande Prairie to help newcomers and immigrants navigate essential services in…
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The City is pleased to inform residents that the spray park at Lions Park is reopening ahead of schedule on Wednesday, July 30, for the remainder of the summer. The spray park at Lions Park was originally planned to remain closed throughout construction of the new Jumpstart…
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Delegations Sadie Macklin presented to Council with a proposal to encourage increased ridership on GP Transit. Council directed Administration to bring a report back to the appropriate Standing Committee regarding potential free transit days and a public awareness campaign.…
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Step into a world of culture and community at the City of Grande Prairie’s lively Heritage Day event happening Saturday, August 2 from noon to 5 p.m. at the Grande Prairie Museum’s Heritage Village.  The Heritage Day event highlights local history and diverse cultures in…
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The City of Grande Prairie is completing traffic signal switchover work at the intersection of 116 Avenue and 102 Street on the evening of Tuesday, July 22. Work begins at 8 p.m. and is expected to continue into the early morning hours of the following day, wrapping up by 3 a.m…
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With a growing urban canopy already enriching life in Grande Prairie, Council has approved the Urban Forest Strategy to help protect and expand the city’s green spaces for future generations. The strategy sets a clear long-term vision for the care and enhancement of trees and…
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Delegations Helping Hands Society presented to Council with a mid-year update on the progress and accomplishments working with the City to support a coordinated approach to food security. Council accepted the information as presented.  The Special Olympics Alberta Summer…
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The City of Grande Prairie has received a $10,000 grant from Tree Canada’s Community Tree Grants program, made possible through CN’s EcoConnexions – From the Ground Up program - to support the creation of a new greenspace at the Community Knowledge Campus (CKC). Planting begins…
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The Downtown Incentives Program is now accepting new grant applications as part of the City of Grande Prairie’s ongoing efforts to support vibrancy in the city centre. The program includes the Urban Residential Development Grant, the Patio Grant, and the Demolition Grant for a…
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Starting July 17, the Grande Prairie Outdoor Pool is introducing additional booking times and increasing the maximum booking size to 35 people. There will now be 6 x 45-minute time slots available for booking each weekday and 8 x 60-minute bookings on Friday, Saturday and Sunday…
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Here are the highlights for the City Council Meeting held July 13, 2020: Delegations The following delegations attended City Council today: Bandaged Paws presented regarding support for the organization as they continue to support the community in caring for animals, the…
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The City of Grande Prairie’s 2020 Sidewalk Program is scheduled to begin throughout the city on Wednesday. Existing sidewalks will be removed and replaced with new, wider sidewalks. Swanavon – On Wednesday, July 15 Wapiti Gravel Suppliers will begin replacing sidewalks on 101…
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The Reverend Forbes Homestead and Pioneer Hospital is officially open for the season. The hours of operation are Wednesday to Saturday, 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. The Reverend Forbes Homestead is operated by the Grande Prairie Museum and is located behind the QEII Hospital (10424 96…
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City and County Establish Protocols For ICF Mediation Joint Media Release | July 7, 2020 Protocols to govern mediated discussions between City and County of Grande Prairie Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework (ICF) negotiation teams will be presented to the respective Councils…
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Joint Media Release - The City of Grande Prairie and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Grande Prairie and Area The City of Grande Prairie and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Grande Prairie are proud to announce an exciting, new partnership to support over 1200 children and parents to…
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Update: July 16, 2020: The Muskoseepi Park trail north of 68 Avenue near Mission Heights is open to the public. Trail users are advised to stay on the trail and exercise caution in the area between 68 Ave and 72 Avenue, as natural water movements may cause creek bank movement.…
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SELECTED TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM (STEP) Construction Zone – Safety (Speeding) Annually, there is construction work in and around Grande Prairie that may have an impact on traffic. As the City works hard to improve and revitalize our roads, Enforcement Officers will spend the…
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Due to extreme weather conditions in the forecast, the City of Grande Prairie Canada Day fireworks display and reverse parade for Wednesday, July 1 been postponed to Saturday, July 4. The parade route remains the same and will run from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. and the fireworks display…