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The City of Grande Prairie continues its 2024 road rehabilitation project with resurfacing work first on 116 Avenue followed by 102 Street. This project is part of a broader initiative to upgrade several key roads. Work is ongoing tomorrow through to end of September, weather…
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The Eastlink Centre is proud to be participating in the Canadian Parks and Recreation Association's National Safe Swimming Recovery Program. . This initiative aims to address the national lifeguard shortage by offering subsidized certifications and employment opportunities for…
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The City of Grande Prairie is providing an update on the ongoing roadwork on 116 Avenue with significant progress being made between 102 Street and 100 Street.  The work, which includes full depth reclamation (FDR) operations is part of improving the lifespan of our…
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The City of Grande Prairie continues the 2024 Storm Drainage Rehabilitation Program, enhancing stormwater infrastructure and public trails around Muskoseepi Park.  This stage of the program, beginning September 11, includes significant upgrades across three primary areas,…
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Festival of Trees Sponsorship Council approved $10,000 in sponsorship to the Grande Prairie Regional Hospital Foundation for Festival of Trees. Bear Creek Dam Engagement Plan Council amended the Bear Creek Engagement Plan to allow for Council decision to be made in Spring 2026.…
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Beginning Saturday, September 7, the south side of 102 Street and 116 Avenue will be closed for approximately seven days, weather permitting, as part of ongoing roadway improvements. The closure is taking place to accommodate a Full Depth Reclamation (FDR) and paving operations…
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Neighbour Day takes place on September 14 and the City of Grande Prairie encourages residents to get out and celebrate with their community.  “Grande Prairie is a mid-sized city with big-city pride and connecting with our neighbours plays a big role in fostering that sense…
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The City of Grande Prairie’s Local Immigration Partnership (GPLIP) invites all residents to join in the upcoming Welcoming Week celebrations from September 13 to 22. Welcoming Week aims to connect new arrivals with long-standing residents, fostering a sense of belonging across…
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The City of Grande Prairie begins Phase Two of its trail construction in Muskoseepi Park on September 4, 2024.  The project focuses on reconstructing the trail and access path leading from the parking lot to the entrance of the outdoor pool at the bottom of the steps on 103…
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School zones come into effect on Tuesday, September 3, 2024 and Enforcement Services encourages drivers to use extra caution during the transition to the school year. Drivers are reminded to watch out for pedestrians in school zones, residential areas, near playgrounds, or any…
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Here are the highlights from the City Council meeting held on July 15, 2019 Long-Term Economic Development Strategic Plan City Council approved the long-term economic development strategic plan as presented. The plan outlines an economic development strategy for the City to…
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City of Grande Prairie administration continue to work with local project consultants, Field Engineering & Associates Ltd. to finish construction on the outdoor pool. “We hear the community and know there is an eagerness to visit the outdoor pool,” said Director of Corporate…
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The City of Grande Prairie’s 2019 Retail Market Analysis shows emerging opportunity for commercial investment in Trader Ridge and Westgate. At the end of 2018, Grande Prairie’s total market size exceeded $4.7 billion in retail spending, an amount almost unheard of for a city of…
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The Year 4 Report Card (2018-2019) from Grande Prairie’s Five Year Plan to End Homelessness (2015-2019) was released today by the City of Grande Prairie and the Community Advisory Board on Housing and Homelessness Highlights from this year’s results include: Housing First…
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Muskoseepi Park is opening up the opportunity for food truck vendors to provide a lunch and dinner service at the park during the summer months. The opportunity is available during the week and weekends for the months of July and August, with potential for extension into…
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The City of Grande Prairie granted $9,968 to local athletes through the latest round of Pursuit of Excellence Funding. $3000 was awarded through the Athlete Development Fund. This fund assists coaches and athletes to attend clinics and conferences or high performance and…
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SELECTED TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM (STEP) - Construction Zone – Safety (Speeding) Enforcement Officers will spend the month of July concentrating on road safety within construction zones. Motorists are reminded to use caution and slow down when approaching a construction or…
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City Council Highlights for July 2, 2019 Here are the highlights from the City Council meeting held on July 2, 2019 2020 Budget City Council has directed administration to prepare the 2020 budget with a tax increase that does not exceed, plus or minus, 1% of the best estimation…
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All events at Revolution Place scheduled over the Canada Day weekend are proceeding rain or shine. Municipal Government Day Municipal Government Day proceeds today inside Revolution Place from 4:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m. The free, public event includes a barbeque, bouncy castles, City…
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The City of Grande Prairie has launched a Snow and Ice Control Satisfaction Survey ahead of a scheduled review of the policy for Snow and Ice Control. The survey launched on June 24 and is designed to gauge City resident’s satisfaction with Snow & Ice Control, as well as…