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(Grande Prairie, Alta. – December 8, 2025) – In a northern community like Grande Prairie, winter can be more than cold – it can be grander. The City of Grande Prairie invites residents and visitors to celebrate the season together at the Grande North Winter Festival, running…
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A two week round of residential snow clearing begins Monday, December 8, 2025.  Clearing follows a two-week rotation, starting with Week A neighbourhoods the first week and Week B neighbourhoods the second week. Crews work to complete each neighbourhood on its assigned day…
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The City of Grande Prairie is extending the nomination period for the 2025 Bill Bowes Volunteer Organization of the Year Award to provide an additional opportunity to celebrate the groups that strengthen our community through service. Nominations are open until December 31, 2025…
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(Grande Prairie, Alta. – December 03, 2025) – The Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) teams at the City of Grande Prairie, County of Grande Prairie, and the towns of Beaverlodge, Sexsmith and Wembley are calling for submissions and nominations for the Annual Passionate…
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Grande Prairie City Council has approved the 2026 Budget, balancing affordability and quality of life to support service delivery while preparing for a strong tomorrow. Like many municipalities across Canada, Grande Prairie is facing challenging economic times alongside the…
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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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By popular demand, the City of Grande Prairie is hosting another weekend of Family Festivities in Muskoseepi Park, on February 20 and 21. The Family Festivities in the Park presented by New Horizon Co-op feature tobogganing, skating, snow shoeing, free snowman kits, and more.…
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Residents are invited to complete a survey on an Activity & Reception Centre in Smith subdivision that is planned to serve as an emergency reception centre and provide inclusive, affordable, accessible recreation opportunities for all members of the community. A 5 to 10-…
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Eight award recipients in the social services field were recognized at the 15th Annual Passionate Heart Awards, celebrated virtually this year. Sponsored by Family Community Support Services (FCSS) in the City of Grande Prairie, County of Grande Prairie, towns of Beaverlodge,…
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The Women of Influence Awards are please to announce Kari Speaker Smith as the keynote speaker for this year’s virtual event. Kari Speaker Smith, CPA, CA, CFP, FEA is a partner of the locally-owned CPA firm Fletcher Mudryk LLP where she has been practicing for over 25 years.…
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Below are the highlights for the City Council meeting held February 8, 2021: Delegation Business 3D Children’s Society, who support children with serious medical concerns, presented as a delegate. Council directed Administration to work with the organization to contribute $5000…
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The City of Grande Prairie has announced a round of residential snow clearing and parking bans on permanent snow routes, starting on February 3. Residential snow clearing begins when activated by the City with consideration of snow accumulations and upcoming weather conditions.…
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The City of Grande Prairie invites city centre businesses and the community-at-large to attend an online information session about upcoming construction on Phase 4 of the Downtown Rehabilitation and Streetscapes Project. The session takes place online on February 23 at 4:30 p.m…
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The City of Grande Prairie is hosting two weekends of family-centered winter fun across February 6-7 and February 13-15 in Muskoseepi Park. The Family Festivities in the Park presented by New Horizon Co-op feature tobogganing, skating, snow shoeing, free snowman kits and a brand…
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The City of Grande Prairie invites residents, landowners, and stakeholders from the development community to attend an online information session about changes to the Transportation Off-Site Levy Bylaw. Transportation off-site levies are collected during the land development…
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January 29, 2021   Premier Jason Kenney 307 Legislature Building 10800-97 Ave Edmonton, AB T5K 2B6   Dear Premier Kenney, No one could have imagined the challenges that 2020 would bring to Albertans and the choices that would have to be made to protect both our health…