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Starting October 2, crews will be working in the northeast quadrant of the city to level uneven sidewalks and improve accessibility.  SafeSidewalks Canada is completing the work, which involves grinding down raised sections of concrete where tripping hazards exist. The…
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The City of Grande Prairie is now accepting nominations for the 2025 Volunteer Awards, celebrating the outstanding individuals and organizations that make a lasting impact in the community. Nominations are open until October 17, 2025. Two award categories are available: George…
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(Grande Prairie, Alta. – September 23, 2025) – The nomination period for the 2025 Municipal Election concluded Monday, September 22, 2025, at noon and the official list of candidates for the City of Grande Prairie 2025 Municipal Election is now available. Candidates running for…
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 Residents are invited to apply for public member positions on a selection of City boards, committees or commissions, until November 21, 2025. “Serving on a board, committee, or commission is a meaningful way to strengthen our community and ensure a variety of perspectives…
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The City of Grande Prairie is accepting applications for the Community Improvement Grant and the Pursuit of Excellence Scholarships, both designed to build quality of life, inspire local talent and create opportunities across the community. Community Improvement Grant The…
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The City of Grande Prairie is pleased to share that the Jumpstart Inclusive Playground at Lions Park (9930 90 Avenue) is officially open for community use as of today, Wednesday, September 17. Following the completion of final inspections the playground is ready to welcome…
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The Grande Prairie Fire Department received a $51,997 grant from the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation of Canada® during a cheque presentation on September 16, 2025 towards life-saving equipment.   The funding is being used to provide nine sets of…
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The City of Grande Prairie has been selected as a 2025 recipient of funding through Intact’s Municipal Climate Resiliency Grant, providing $130,000 to support vegetation management and protect against wildfires.  The City’s project focuses on the continuation of FireSmart…
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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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Here are the highlights for the City Council Meeting held October 5, 2020: Delegations International Coliseums Company presented as a delegate in regards to development of a new multi-purpose arena complex and mixed-use development. A resident presented as a delegate regarding…
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The Grande Prairie Outdoor Pool has officially closed for the season after a successful first summer of operations. The facility opened for the season on Saturday, July 4 with limited operations to maintain provincial health regulations around COVID-19. With these limitations in…
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The annual Heritage Village Folktales Tour takes place on October 16 and 17 at the Grande Prairie Museum’s Heritage Village. The Heritage Village Folktales Tour is a guided tour featuring historical stories with both fact and fictional elements. Stories range from spooky, to…
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Starting October 13, the Eastlink Centre is excited to re-introduce their regular fee and membership rates as they expand availability of amenities, resume fitness classes, and add Sunday hours. As of the effective date, the following facility amenities will be available to the…
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The City of Grande Prairie continues capital infrastructure improvements with traffic signal replacements and road construction projects starting. Seven Traffic Signals to be Repaired and Replaced Starting October 5 Starting Monday, October 5, seven traffic signal sites will…
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Selected Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) Pedestrian Safety Drivers are reminded to reduce their speed when approaching busy intersections as pedestrians may not be visible and their intent to cross may not be immediately noticed. Seasonal changes in daylight during October…
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Parks Operations is set to begin pruning Elm Trees throughout the city starting October 1, 2020 until March 31, 2021. Crews will be visible in residential areas and along major roadways pruning dead wood from trees and cleaning sites as they prune. Dutch Elm Disease (DED) is…
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The City of Grande Prairie is seeking stakeholder input on updates to the Transportation Off-Site Levy – Bylaw C-1197. Transportation off-site levies are funds collected to cover the costs to construct new regional arterial roads within undeveloped areas of the city. All…
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The City of Grande Prairie is entering the next phase of Budget 2021 engagement with the introduction of the Balancing Act tool as a final opportunity for residents and businesses to provide feedback on how their tax dollars are spent for the 2021 year. Balancing Act is an easy-…
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Revolution Place is inviting members of the community to drop into the facility from October 1-3 to participate in an interactive engagement session to share their thoughts on the proposed Revolution Place Revitalization. The engagement session is available for participants to…