Grab your costumes to trick-or-treat through Grande Prairie’s City Centre on Saturday, October 26 as part of the Halloween Spooktacular event, presented in partnership between the City and the Downtown Association.
Doors open at 10:30 a.m. for activities in The Bowes in…
The City of Grande Prairie continues to progress on its stormwater infrastructure upgrades in several neighbourhoods.
Starting Friday, September 27, 102 Street between 120 Avenue and 121 Avenue is fully closing to expedite underground work. The closure is expected to last two to…
Traffic and access changes related to the rehabilitation work on 84 Avenue and 116 Street began today, September 25.
The changes include:
The intersection of 84 Avenue and 116 Street is now closed.
Eastbound truck traffic on 84 Avenue is closed. All trucks must use the 100…
The City of Grande Prairie and County of Grande Prairie invite community members to a joint public hearing on October 15, 2024, regarding the draft Intermunicipal Development Plan (IDP).
During the hearing, City and County Council will have the chance to ask questions…
The City of Grande Prairie is set to begin asphalt crack sealing September 26, in various locations throughout the city.
Crack sealing is a proactive measure to preserve road surfaces, preventing more significant damage and extending their lifespan. This fast-moving process…
A previous version of this release noted the Eastlink Centre aquatics re-opening date as Friday, September 27, whereas it will re-open on Saturday, September 28. This has been corrected below.
The Aquatera Outdoor Pool has concluded another splashing good season and is now…
Starting Wednesday, September 25, crews will be working at various locations throughout Grande Prairie, leveling uneven sidewalks to enhance pedestrian safety and accessibility.
This city-wide initiative focuses on grinding down raised sections of sidewalks where height…
Proclamations
Mayor Clayton proclaimed this week as National Forest Week and Rail Safety Week.
Each year National Forest Week is celebrated across Canada by many individuals and organizations. Forests are fundamental to our economy, culture, traditions and history –…
City of Grande Prairie Transit has completed the installation of two new heated bus stop shelters at the Transit Hub near Towne Centre Mall as of Tuesday, September 17.
These new shelters, along with existing heated shelters at Northwest Polytechnic and the Community Knowledge…
The City of Grande Prairie is advising commuters of paving work at the intersection of 116 Avenue and 100 Street on Saturday, Sept. 21, weather permitting. The work is scheduled for one day, with the goal of minimizing disruptions by completing it over the weekend.
Traffic and…
The City of Grande Prairie is proud to announce the outdoor pool is officially opening Saturday, August 24 at noon.
A hallmark in the community, located in Muskoseepi Park, the outdoor pool was first opened in 1962. After a closure in 2013, the pool has now undergone a…
The City of Grande Prairie is piloting the use of an autonomous, robotic lawn mower on Diamond 1 at the South Bear Creek Park.
The new lawnmower, a Husqvarna Automower 550, is being used as a limited pilot of new technology to evaluate service level standards.
The robotic…
The City’s Enforcement Services, RCMP and Crime Prevention are teaming up for this year’s second Grande Prairie Help End Auto Theft (GP HEAT) blitz.
The GP HEAT program focuses on preventing auto theft through education. The program educates the public on how they can better…
The outdoor pool is now in its final stages of the commissioning process before opening to the public later this summer. With a number of health, safety and training preparations still ongoing, The City of Grande Prairie is taking this opportunity to update the community…
The Dave Barr Community Centre is proud to present their Annual Kids Fair on Thursday, August 22 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
The event is open to all families but is geared towards children ages 2 – 6 years old. It is completely free to attend and proceeds rain or shine.
Over 30…
Eastlink Centre visitors are reminded that the aquatics area will experience full and partial closures between August 24 and September 13 as annual aquatics maintenance takes place.
The schedule during the maintenance period is as follows:
August 24 – 27
Complete closure of…
Here are the highlights from the City Council meeting held on August 12, 2019:
2019 Tax Sale
Council approved a list of properties prepared by the Assessment and Taxation department for the 2019 Property Tax Sale.
The auction is taking place on Friday, November 29 starting at 9:…
The City of Grande Prairie is proud to announce that the squash and racquetball courts within the Eastlink Centre are now called the Equity Rentals Squash and Racquetball Courts thanks to a new naming rights sponsorship partnership with Equity Rentals.
The new partnership…
SELECTED TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM (STEP) - New Drivers / Distracted Driving
For the month of August, City Enforcement Services reminds all drivers to be alert and avoid distractions while on the road, especially new drivers.
The penalty for distracted driving is a $287 fine…
Grande Prairie residents have the opportunity to recognize outstanding volunteers and organizations in the community as the George Repka Outstanding Achievement Award and Bill Bowes Organization of the Year Award open up nominations for 2019.
The George Repka Outstanding…
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