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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 is entering the next phase of Budget 2021 engagement with the introduction of the Balancing Act tool as a final opportunity for residents and businesses to provide feedback on how their tax dollars are spent for the 2021 year. Balancing Act is an easy-…
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Revolution Place is inviting members of the community to drop into the facility from October 1-3 to participate in an interactive engagement session to share their thoughts on the proposed Revolution Place Revitalization. The engagement session is available for participants to…
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Here are the highlights for the City Council Meeting held September 21, 2020: Municipal Stimulus Program City Council approved $8.2 Million in Capital Construction projects to be funded from the Municipal Stimulus Program (MSP), with one amendment to reallocate $200,000 from…
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Planning is currently in the works to celebrate International Volunteer Day. The Grande Prairie Volunteer Services Bureau (GPVSB) is partnering with the City of Grande Prairie to recognize amazing individuals and organizations with our collective annual volunteer awards. We ask…
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The City of Grande Prairie’s 2020 Trail Rehabilitation Program continues on Wednesday, September 23 in three locations. Crews will: remove the asphalt trail along Crystal Lake Drive between 91B Street and Cygnet Boulevard and replace it with a concrete sidewalk.   install…
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In partnership with the Grande Prairie & District Chamber of Commerce, County of Grande Prairie, and MD of Greenview The Grande Prairie & District Chamber of Commerce are inviting input from local job seekers, employees, and businesses asking for their insights about…
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The Dave Barr Community Centre is a proud recipient of $25,000 in funding from the Farm Credit Canada (FCC) AgriSpirit Fund. The FCC AgriSpirit Fund supports community improvement projects in rural communities at the heart of Canadian agriculture to enhance the lives of their…
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The City of Grande Prairie awarded nearly $50,000 in funding to 18 local businesses and organizations at the Protective and Social Services Committee meeting today, through the Crime Mitigation Grant. The Crime Mitigation Grant is a pilot project allowing for limited capital…
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The City’s Road Rehabilitation Program moves to Crystal Ridge Road between 123 Avenue and 116 Avenue, including the 121 Avenue cul-de-sac on Monday, September 14, weather permitting. Crystal Ridge Road is undergoing a full road reconstruction and will see the addition of a new…
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Here are the highlights for the City Council Meeting held September 8, 2020: Delegates A number of residents presented as delegates regarding mandatory masking.   Expression of Interest - South Montrose Site Council approved an Expression of Interest to explore development…