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The City of Grande Prairie has planted 263 new trees in parks, boulevards and civic spaces to expand the urban canopy and strengthen long-term forest health. The project was made possible through City capital funding and a $125,000 grant funded by the Government of Canada…
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After years of vision, planning, and passionate community advocacy, the City of Grande Prairie broke ground on the Multisport Dome at Trader Ridge. The dome will provide residents year-round access to a full-size FIFA regulation field with flexible configurations to support…
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(Grande Prairie, Alta. – August 14, 2025) – The City of Grande Prairie fire restriction has been downgraded to a fire advisory for all areas of the city, including annexed rural areas, as of 1 p.m. on August 14, 2025 due to improved, but still dry conditions.  Permitted…
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(Grande Prairie, Alta. – August 14, 2025) – The City of Grande Prairie’s signature summer celebration, Experience Grande Prairie, returns to the City Centre on Friday, August 29, 2025 for its fourth year, featuring live music, local food vendors, family activities and community…
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The City of Grande Prairie is helping residents and visitors get to one of the region’s biggest music events by offering free evening transit after 6 p.m. and extending its regular fixed-route service hours for the Bear Creek Folk Festival. The City is proud to contribute…
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(Grande Prairie, Alta. – August 11, 2025) – The aquatics area at Eastlink Centre will be closed from September 1 to October 5 for annual maintenance.    This scheduled shutdown allows City staff and contractors to complete essential work that supports the long-term…
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City of Grande Prairie residents are encouraged to register to vote in advance of the 2025 Municipal Election by August 15, 2025. Advance registration helps ensure a quicker, more convenient voting experience by reducing wait times and streamlining the process at the polls.…
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The City of Grande Prairie is conducting FireSmart vegetation management on City-owned public land to reduce wildfire risk and improve community resilience. FiresSmart vegetation management helps to create defensible spaces, slow wildfire spread and support safer conditions for…
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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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The City of Grande Prairie Continues to invest in the City’s road network, with the road rehabilitation program and the traffic signal inspections program continuing next week. Asphalt Overlay on 99 Avenue Between 105 Street and 96 Street An asphalt overlay takes place on 99…
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The City of Grande Prairie is encouraging residents to take part in Neighbour Day on Saturday, September 19 and do their part to build stronger relationships with others in their neighbourhoods and across the community. “Now more than ever, initiatives like Neighbour Day are…
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Grande Prairie City Council held a discussion on a bylaw that identifies a trigger point for required face coverings and masks in indoor spaces on Monday, August 31. The bylaw passed first reading and will be brought to City Council on September 8, 2020, for second and third…
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Selected Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) - Back to School Road Safety School zones are in effect on Tuesday, September 1, 2020 and the City’s Enforcement Services reminds drivers to use extra caution during the transition to the school year. Drivers are reminded to watch out…
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The City of Grande Prairie is proud to unveil its newly installed north and west side entrance features today. The new north entrance feature is located south of 132 Avenue on Highway 43, with the new west entrance feature at the south east corner of Highway 43 and Range Road 71…
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The City of Grande Prairie is hosting in-person and online information sessions on September 3 and 4 for the community to learn more about two upcoming Community Supportive Housing projects. Community Supportive Housing offers people who have experienced homelessness support to…
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Here are the highlights for the City Council meeting held August 24, 2020: Delegations A resident presented as a delegate to Council to speak against mandatory masking. Two residents presented as a delegation regarding collaboration on initiatives that support the local…
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Update - September 1, 2020: An earlier version of this press release stated reusable masks should be stored in plastic bags, upon further review Alberta Health does not recommend a specific material to store reusable masks. --- The City and County of Grande Prairie have…
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Both north and southbound lanes of the Bear Creek bridges on 108 Street are scheduled to be repaved starting Monday, August 24. Work includes milling and repaving of the bridge decks, concrete repairs, and guardrail work. Traffic will be reduced to a single lane in both…
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The Grande Prairie Museum, Heritage Discovery Centre and Philip J. Currie Dinosaur Museum are proud to collaborate to recognize International Museum Day with free celebrations at all locations on September 5 from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. To celebrate the day, each facility is…