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The City of Grande Prairie is now accepting nominations for the 2025 Volunteer Awards, celebrating the outstanding individuals and organizations that make a lasting impact in the community. Nominations are open until October 17, 2025. Two award categories are available: George…
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(Grande Prairie, Alta. – September 23, 2025) – The nomination period for the 2025 Municipal Election concluded Monday, September 22, 2025, at noon and the official list of candidates for the City of Grande Prairie 2025 Municipal Election is now available. Candidates running for…
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 Residents are invited to apply for public member positions on a selection of City boards, committees or commissions, until November 21, 2025. “Serving on a board, committee, or commission is a meaningful way to strengthen our community and ensure a variety of perspectives…
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The City of Grande Prairie is accepting applications for the Community Improvement Grant and the Pursuit of Excellence Scholarships, both designed to build quality of life, inspire local talent and create opportunities across the community. Community Improvement Grant The…
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The City of Grande Prairie is pleased to share that the Jumpstart Inclusive Playground at Lions Park (9930 90 Avenue) is officially open for community use as of today, Wednesday, September 17. Following the completion of final inspections the playground is ready to welcome…
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The Grande Prairie Fire Department received a $51,997 grant from the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation of Canada® during a cheque presentation on September 16, 2025 towards life-saving equipment.   The funding is being used to provide nine sets of…
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The City of Grande Prairie has been selected as a 2025 recipient of funding through Intact’s Municipal Climate Resiliency Grant, providing $130,000 to support vegetation management and protect against wildfires.  The City’s project focuses on the continuation of FireSmart…
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The City of Grande Prairie is proud to host the 4th annual GirlZone on Saturday, October 4, 2025, welcoming girls ages 10 to 15 for a day of discovery and connection. GirlZone has grown into a signature event where participants can step outside their comfort zones, try new…
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The City of Grande Prairie is encouraging all eligible voters to prepare ahead of the upcoming 2025 Municipal Election on Monday, October 20 by reviewing voting dates, eligibility, identification requirements and voting locations to help ensure a smooth experience at the polls.…
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The City of Grande Prairie, together with the Swan City Football Club, is inviting interested organizations to explore a unique naming rights opportunity for the Indoor Soccer Pitch located at 11319 105 Street. The Indoor Soccer Pitch is a central hub for sport and recreation in…
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Grande Prairie residents are invited to apply for 35 seats on eight different City of Grande Prairie boards and committees. The boards and committees fulfil various purposes within the community and range in scope of decisions and advice provided to the City of Grande Prairie.…
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The City of Grande Prairie’s Mandatory Face Coverings (Masks) Bylaw C-1426 trigger point has been reached, meaning that face coverings and masks in indoor spaces are now required within the City as of October 26, 2020. The bylaw is in effect for indoor, enclosed or substantially…
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The City of Grande Prairie is inviting the community to participate in engagement sessions for the Avondale Area Redevelopment Plan on November 3, 4, and 5. The sessions are an opportunity for members of the community to learn about ideas for the future use of the area in the…
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Update: October 23, 8:45 a.m. The Salmond Fire Station has safely re-opened and resumed regular operations. Original Release: October 22, 11:55 a.m. One COVID-19 case has been identified at the Salmond Fire Station. The impacted fire station is closed until a deep…
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The City of Grande Prairie Enforcement Services concluded the positive ticket program with a grande prize draw in October 2020. The positive ticket program was relaunched this summer to encourage children and youth to practice safe, community building habits.  Children and…
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Here are the highlights for the City Council Meeting held October 19, 2020: Delegations Representatives from the Grande Spirit Foundation presented to City Council to share future plans of the land nearby and express concern of the Activity & Reception Centre site in…
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Today, the City of Grande Prairie notified the County of Grande Prairie of plans to proceed to arbitration to conclude the legislated requirement of an Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework (ICF) agreement. “Both the City and County have dedicated significant time and resources…
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From October 19 to 23, representatives from the City of Grande Prairie will visit small businesses across Grande Prairie in celebration of Small Business Week. Small Business Week is nationally recognized by the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) and this year celebrates…
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The Neighbourhood Outdoor Rink Program has opened applications for residents to apply to build and maintain small skating rinks in their neighbourhoods. The Neighbourhood Outdoor Rink Program is a free opportunity that provides approved applicants with the supplies to install…
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The City of Grande Prairie is hosting a festive, family celebration for Halloween with the Halloween Spooktacular on October 31 at the Grande Prairie Museum’s Heritage Village located in Muskoseepi Park. Participants are invited to dress up in costume and take part in this walk-…