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Update: May 10, 4:00 p.m. Effective Monday, May 13 all gravel road bans within the City of Grande Prairie will be lifted.  The City thanks residents and commuters who abided by the gravel road bans and aided in protecting the integrity of our gravel road network. Original…
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The City of Grande Prairie is seeking Requests for Expressions of Interest (RFEI) from artists for the creation of a local monument celebrating the 125 anniversary of the Treaty 8 signing.  The anniversary takes place this year on June 21, and is a significant event for…
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The City of Grande Prairie is reminding all residents about seasonal workers in their neighbourhoods. As they carry out their essential duties, we urge the public to assist in ensuring their safety by being aware of how to identify city employees. “We appreciate the community’s…
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The City of Grande Prairie is conducting its bi-annual Resident Satisfaction Survey from May 13 to 31. The Resident Satisfaction Survey provides an unbiased assessment of how satisfied residents are with municipal services. It helps the City understand residents' priorities and…
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The City’s Grande Prairie Museum has partnered with the Boreal Wetland Centre, Philip, J. Currie Dinosaur Museum and Veterans Memorial Gardens & Interpretive Centre to celebrate International Museum Day (IMD) on Saturday, May 18. Each museum has free admission from 11 a.m.…
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The City of Grande Prairie is holding a public hearing on proposed amendments to the regulations governing secondary suites on June 3, 2024.  At the hearing, residents who are interested may share their opinions with Council regarding the proposed amendments. Council will…
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Effective at 1 p.m. on May 8, 2024 the City of Grande Prairie Fire Department has issued a Fire Ban within the municipal boundaries. The ban is in place due to dry conditions and a lack of significant rain fall in the forecast making conditions in the area an extreme fire hazard…
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Local businesses, community groups and organizations are invited to show off their patriotism by entering parade floats in the Canada Day parade downtown Grande Prairie or booking a booth space in Muskoseepi Park as part of the City’s annual Canada Day celebrations on July 1.…
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Economic Development Week May 6-10 Mayor Jackie Clayton proclaimed May 6-10 Economic Development Week in Grande Prairie.For 50 years, Economic Development Alberta has been leading the industry in supporting communities’ economic well-being and quality of life through creation,…
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The City and County of Grande Prairie including the towns of Beaverlodge, Sexsmith and Wembley are united in their commitment to the safety and well-being of their residents. Together, they are emphasizing the importance of Emergency Preparedness Week, a national and provincial…
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On Saturday, April 13 local non-profits have an opportunity to learn more about board governance at the Introduction to Board Governance: Understanding Your Roles and Responsibilities workshop hosted by the City of Grande Prairie and presented by the Alberta Culture and Tourism…
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Here are the highlights from the City Council meeting held on March 25, 2019: Delegations A delegation from the Grande Prairie Friendship Centre presented on a project to create a monument for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women in Grande Prairie. Council moved to have…
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The City of Grande Prairie wishes to advise pedestrians of upcoming construction activity to complete bridge repairs within Maskwoteh Park commencing Tuesday, March 26. On behalf of Alberta Transportation, contractors are conducting repairs to the underside of the bridges…
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City Council approved an expansion to the childcare services and an adjustment of fees at Dave Barr Community Centre at the Council meeting held on March 11, 2019. The Dave Barr Community Centre is now expanding services by opening a toddler room for children ages 19 to 36…
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Tickets are on sale now for the 32nd Annual Fiddlers’ Jamboree at the Grande Prairie Museum. The 2019 Fiddlers’ Jamboree is a country-western style musical performance at the Grande Prairie Regional College, Douglas J. Cardinal Performing Arts Centre on Sunday, April 7, 2019…
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Here are the highlights from the City Council meeting held on March 11, 2019: Councillor Clyde Blackburn Leave of Absence City Council supported Councillor Clyde Blackburn by approving a leave of absence until June 3, 2019, allowing him to focus on his health. Eastlink Centre…
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City Council approved a 15-25% reduction in membership fees for the Eastlink Centre at the March 11 City Council meeting. The membership fee structure was reviewed and the changes were made to better align the Eastlink Centre membership fees with other comparable facilities and…
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Thursday, March 21 marks the International Day for Elimination of Racial Discrimination and the City of Grande Prairie is commemorating this day with a free, community event at Teresa Sargent Hall in the Montrose Cultural Centre. Community members are invited to attend from 1:00…
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Transit route 3 (including St. Joes and John Paul II), route 6, and route 7 are all returning to their normal routes and schedules along Knowledge Way West on Saturday, March 9. The routes had been temporarily re-routed to accommodate construction in the area that is now…
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Eight awards were presented to 24 individuals at the Grande Prairie Fire Department’s Annual Awards and Medal Presentation on March 8 in Council Chambers.  The awards recognize long-service to firefighting, and outstanding contributions to fire services. “We have an…