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The Aquatera Outdoor Pool schedule is now viewable as the facility gears up to open for the season on Friday, June 7 at the Here Comes Summer event.  “We look forward to re-opening the Aquatera Outdoor Pool for the summer,” said City of Grande Prairie Mayor, Jackie Clayton…
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The City of Grande Prairie is reminding residents of the upcoming public hearing on June 3, 2024, regarding proposed amendments to the regulations for secondary suites. During the hearing, interested residents can share their opinions with Council regarding the proposed…
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The City of Grande Prairie is pleased to announce the launch of  "GP Grows: On Tour," a series of engaging events designed to help residents connect with nature and enjoy the benefits of growing their own food. This season, the City invites the community to participate in…
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Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) Endorsement Council endorsed Mayor Clayton to stand for election on the Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ Board of Directors for the period starting June 2024 and ending June 2025.  Council will assume all costs associated…
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The ice surfaces located at the Design Works Centre are fully closing for facility maintenance from May 21 to June 15, 2024. The closure affects all drop-in programming including public skate, stick & puck, figure skating and shinny.  “It’s important for us to provide…
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The Grande Prairie fire ban is now reduced to a fire restriction due to the recent rainfall. Residents are reminded that despite rainy conditions over the past few days, wildfire risk across the region remains high.  The City of Grande Prairie asks residents to take all…
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Following the successful commencement of Phase 1 last year, the City of Grande Prairie is set to begin Phase 2 of the 116 Avenue construction project. This next phase will start on May 27, 2024, focusing on the stretch between 102 Street and 100 Street, with completion aimed for…
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The Grande Prairie Fire Department reminds residents that despite the wet weather, the Fire Ban remains in full effect. The Fire Ban is citywide, encompassing all fire pit areas, including those on public lands and campsites. The risk of wildfire remains high, and adhering to…
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The City of Grande Prairie is hosting the kick-off to summer for the second year in a row with the Here Comes Summer event in Muskoseepi Park on Friday, June 7 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Get into summer fun with the following activities at the Here Comes Summer event: Free swimming…
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Grande Prairie City Council has directed administration to proceed with the redesign and reinstallation of three service club signs to be placed at the new city boundaries. The signs will be funded through the Transportation Department’s operating budget.  This decision…
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SELECTED TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM (STEP) – Speed Limits In April, the Selected Traffic Enforcement Program will concentrate on speeding vehicles.  Speed limits, road conditions, weather, traffic and the type of vehicle you drive all influence how fast you should travel.…
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Grande Prairie residents now have the opportunity to share their thoughts and ideas for the new city entrance features. A survey and idea space are available at engage.cityofgp.com/city-entrance-feature until May 3 for residents to provide feedback and share ideas. The survey…
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Voting is now available for youth ages 13-24 to select winners for the Grande Prairie Youth Engagement Awards (GP YEA!) 2019 hosted by the City of Grande Prairie Youth Council. The GP YEA! are presented annually to businesses, schools and community agencies that illustrate the…
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Starting mid-April, Parks Operations is commencing their seasonal tree pruning program to remove or modify selected dead tree snags in the Muskoseepi Corridor and around O’Brien Lake. Trail users in the area are asked to obey project signage in the area and avoid areas that have…
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Public workshops are being held to consult the community as part of the engagement process for the Affordable Housing Strategy. The workshops include a brief overview of the findings and recommendations from the recently completed Community Housing Needs Assessment, followed by…
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City Council Highlights for April 8, 2019 Here are the highlights from the City Council meeting held on April 8, 2019: Delegations A proclamation was made in celebration of National Dental Hygienists Week. The week promotes the importance of dental health for all ages. The…
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Grande Prairie, AB – The City of Grande Prairie is seeking feedback from the business community in order to establish a new Economic Development Strategy. The City has retained MDB Insight Inc., a management consulting firm, to contact up to 500 random local businesses to…
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Revolution Place is excited to announce a significant upgrade to its online ticketing system which will now feature e-tickets and the ability to print tickets at home for events. Tickets will now be scanned upon entry at Revolution Place events. The upgrades rolled out over the…
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The City of Grande Prairie’s Parks Operations has several seasonal tree and plant maintenance reminders for residents as we transition into spring. Pruning for Black Knot Disease For owners of mayday, schubert chokecherry, pin cherry or plum trees, now is the ideal time to check…
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Starting on Monday April 1, the wooden stairs that lead into Muskoseepi Park at the end of 103 Avenue by St. Joseph’s Catholic Church will be temporarily closed until Saturday, April 6. The closure is taking place so work can be done on a sewer line in the area. The site will be…