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I am pleased to welcome the athletes, coaches and spectators who have travelled from across the country to Grande Prairie for the 2024 National Aboriginal Hockey Championships. Taking place from May 6 to 11, this elite sporting event marks a significant milestone as it lands in…
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On May 5, the City of Grande Prairie joins the rest of the country in recognizing the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit People (MMIWG2+) in Canada, or Red Dress Day. We take time today to honor the lives lost and impacted…
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Update: Please note that the commencement of capital construction, originally scheduled for May 7th, has been rescheduled to begin on May 13th. The City of Grande Prairie is set to begin annual roadway improvements in May, advancing its dedication to enhancing road safety and…
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During a special proclamation ceremony hosted at Sunrise House on May 1, Grande Prairie, Mayor Jackie Clayton, officially announced the kick-off to Youth Week 2024, running from May 1 to May 7. In conjunction with the kick-off, the event also featured the unveiling of a…
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The City of Grande Prairie’s Trail Rehabilitation Program is set to begin May 6.  This initiative aims to rejuvenate and enhance existing trail infrastructure across the community, demonstrating the City's dedication to improving accessibility and outdoor recreational…
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The Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) teams at the County of Grande Prairie, City of Grande Prairie, and towns of Beaverlodge, Sexsmith, and Wembley invite local seniors for their Bi-annual Seniors’ Tea event, presented by CatWauk Compression Ltd. The event will take…
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The City of Grande Prairie began the 2024 Municipal Census today, May 1, 2024, to ensure an accurate population count. The count provides the basis for calculating per capita provincial grants. “I encourage every resident to take part in the Municipal Census,” said Grande…
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The City of Grande Prairie is set to launch an innovative Sidewalk Patio Program, a strategic initiative designed to invigorate the downtown core, promote economic growth, and enhance the quality of life for residents and visitors alike. Aligned with the City's strategic goals…
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Ready to kick-start or expand your garden? The City of Grande Prairie is excited to announce the return of GP Grows: Dig It, presented by the City of Grande Prairie and generously sponsored this year by Servus Credit Union. Following the success of GP Grows and positive feedback…
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Grande Prairie City Council approved funding of the stormwater utility shortfall during their meeting held on Monday, April 22.  In alignment with the requirements of the Municipal Government Act to maintain a balanced budget, City Council has decided to increase property…
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The Women Of Influence Awards reception took place today to celebrate International Women’s Day and recognize local women who have made a strong impact as leaders, innovators and change-makers in the community. Three awards were presented: Young Woman of Influence, Trailblazing…
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The community is invited to attend ‘A Path Forward: Simple Connections, Stronger Families’, a free two-day community conference that teaches the public how to strengthen the family unit. The conference takes place on March 15 and 16, 2019 at the Stonebridge Hotel located at…
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SELECTED TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM (STEP) - Occupant Restraints (Seat Belts) In March, the Selected Traffic Enforcement Program will concentrate on vehicle occupant restraints.  The chance of surviving a collision increases dramatically when the occupants are wearing…
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Below are the daily snow clearing updates for the week of March 4 to 8, 2019:   Friday, March 8, 2019 City crews are picking up windrows from paved lanes and picking up snow piles from cul-de-sacs. Crews are also clearing culverts, opening catch basins in preparations for…
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Dave Barr Community Centre is celebrating another year of offering a variety of services to the community of Grande Prairie with a free skate and open house on March 5. The event takes place from 4:30 p.m.- 6:45 p.m. with the open house focusing on the childcare services area.…
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Parking bans on permanent snow routes have been lifted as of 9 p.m. on Wednesday, February 27. The City thanks all residents for their cooperation during snow clearing efforts since parking bans began on January 2, 2019. The parking bans began on January 2, since then the region…
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Following a competitive search, the City of Grande Prairie City Council has appointed Horacio Galanti, P.Eng as City Manager. “Council has been committed to conducting a competitive process that would identify the most qualified candidate possible to lead the City administration…
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Here are the highlights from the City Council meeting on February 25, 2019: Land Use Bylaw Amendment C-1260-103 Council approved Land Use Bylaw Amendment C-1260-103, re-designating 820484 Street from an Urban Reserve District to a Site Specific Direct Control District. This…
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March 1, 2019 Parking bans have been lifted from all permanent snow routes Crews are picking up piles including working on parking lot piles, and plowing paved lanes Crews are clearing City-owned sidewalks and trails Ice control crews are sanding priority 1 and 2 routes…
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The City of Grande Prairie is proud to have already incorporated into practice many of the guidelines announced by the Government of Alberta on February 21, 2019. The City of Grande Prairie has seen proven results on the success of Automated Traffic Enforcement (ATE) and a…