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(Grande Prairie, Alta. – October 10, 2025) – Families are invited to celebrate Halloween in the heart of the city as the Halloween Spooktacular returns to Grande Prairie’s downtown on Saturday, October 25. The City of Grande Prairie and the Downtown Association are once again…
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The City and County of Grande Prairie Councils jointly signed the Recreation and Culture New or Expanded Facilities Agreement at Council meetings held Monday, October 6, solidifying a collaborative approach to guide the region’s capital needs and future recreation and culture…
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Intermunicipal Agreements: Multisport Dome Contribution & Expanded Facilities Framework  Council directed Administration to execute the City County Multisport Dome Capital Contribution Agreement; and the Recreation and Culture New or Expanded Facilities Agreement.…
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(Grande Prairie, Alta. – October 6, 2025) – A fire advisory is now in effect for the City of Grande Prairie, including annexed rural areas, as of 1 p.m. on October 6, 2025 due to improved, but still dry conditions.  Permitted activities (with caution): Backyard fire pits…
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(Grande Prairie, Alta. – October 3, 2025) – After five weeks of annual maintenance, the pool at Eastlink Centre is set to welcome swimmers back on Monday, October 6.  During the shutdown, crews carried out a wide range of repairs and maintenance across the aquatics area.…
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The City of Grande Prairie is encouraging all eligible voters to prepare ahead of the upcoming 2025 Municipal Election by reviewing voting dates, eligibility, identification requirements, and voting locations to ensure a smooth experience at the polls. Advance Voting …
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September 30 marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day, an annual day of reflection to honour Indigenous communities, walk together on a path to reconciliation and healing, and deliver on the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s 94 Calls-to-Action…
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(Grande Prairie, Alta. – September 26, 2025) – The Folktales Tour returns to the Grande Prairie Museum’s Heritage Village on October 17 and 18. Guests are invited on a guided outdoor evening walk featuring a mix of historical tales and fictional stories to set the mood for…
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(Grande Prairie, Alta. – September 26, 2025) – The City is inviting residents to take part in Grande Prairie Transit learning sessions that provide a welcoming introduction to the local transit system. The sessions take place on October 9, 2025, at the Ernie Radbourne Pavilion,…
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Starting October 2, crews will be working in the northeast quadrant of the city to level uneven sidewalks and improve accessibility.  SafeSidewalks Canada is completing the work, which involves grinding down raised sections of concrete where tripping hazards exist. The…
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Mayor Bill Given has spoken with Council and informed them that he plans to step down later this year to accept a position as the top administrator (Chief Administrative Officer) for the Municipality of Jasper. Formal notification has not yet been received by the City. …
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The City’s Economic Recovery Committee has allocated an additional $50,000 to the Local Marketing Grant as part of the COVID-19 Economic Recovery Program to assist more local businesses and organizations with their marketing efforts in time for the holiday season. The decision…
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The City of Grande Prairie invites residents and industry representatives to complete a survey about the vehicle for hire bylaw. The survey will help inform the City on what to consider when revising the bylaw, what factors contribute to a resident using a taxi, limo, or…
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Below are the highlights for the City Council meeting held on November 16, 2020: Business License Bylaw C-1393 City Council postponed the approval of the new business license bylaw to the next City Council meeting. Business License Bylaw Amendment C-1064L Grande Prairie City…
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Grande Prairie City Council has endorsed its largest capital budget to date with a 0.15% tax increase to help stimulate the economy and create jobs. Council’s budget balances fiscal constraint with the need to provide a strong level of service and tie major investments to…
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The City of Grande Prairie is hosting in-person and online information sessions on November 23 and 24 for the community to learn more about a proposed rezoning for a potential Community Supportive Housing project. Community Supportive Housing aims to end the experience of…
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The Façade Improvement Grant is now open for applications with expanded eligibility to allow for back alley improvements to support businesses during phase four of the Downtown Rehabilitation and Streetscapes Project. On November 2, City Council approved reopening applications…
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Selected Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) – Child Safety Seats The City’s Enforcement Services focuses on the proper use of child safety seats as the STEP initiative for the month of November.  For children, the risk of suffering significant injury in a collision…
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Delegations Renee Charbonneau presented as a delegate regarding security solutions for the Veterans Memorial Garden and Interpretive Centre. Grande Prairie Youth Emergency Shelter presented as a delegate to request an extension of use of capital funds. Spinal Cord Injury Alberta…
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The City of Grande Prairie has completed the paving of 108 Street near 89 Avenue and traffic is now able to flow northbound and southbound. Crews successfully installed a box culvert under a portion of 108 Street to improve drainage and correct underground water flow in the area…