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City launches Passport to Grande Prairie to help newcomers navigate local services
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(Grande Prairie, Alta. – July 31, 2025) – The City, in partnership with the Grande Prairie Local Immigration Partnership (GPLIP) Council, has launched a new resource guide called the Passport to Grande Prairie to help newcomers and immigrants navigate essential services in…
Lions Park spray park reopens ahead of schedule
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The City is pleased to inform residents that the spray park at Lions Park is reopening ahead of schedule on Wednesday, July 30, for the remainder of the summer. The spray park at Lions Park was originally planned to remain closed throughout construction of the new Jumpstart…
City Council highlights for the meeting held July 28, 2025
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Delegations Sadie Macklin presented to Council with a proposal to encourage increased ridership on GP Transit. Council directed Administration to bring a report back to the appropriate Standing Committee regarding potential free transit days and a public awareness campaign.…
Celebrate connection and culture at City’s Heritage Day event on August 2
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Step into a world of culture and community at the City of Grande Prairie’s lively Heritage Day event happening Saturday, August 2 from noon to 5 p.m. at the Grande Prairie Museum’s Heritage Village.  The Heritage Day event highlights local history and diverse cultures in…
Temporary overnight signal outage at 116 Avenue and 102 Street
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The City of Grande Prairie is completing traffic signal switchover work at the intersection of 116 Avenue and 102 Street on the evening of Tuesday, July 22. Work begins at 8 p.m. and is expected to continue into the early morning hours of the following day, wrapping up by 3 a.m…
Council plants vision for the future with Urban Forest Strategy
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With a growing urban canopy already enriching life in Grande Prairie, Council has approved the Urban Forest Strategy to help protect and expand the city’s green spaces for future generations. The strategy sets a clear long-term vision for the care and enhancement of trees and…
City Council highlights for the meeting held July 14, 2025
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Delegations Helping Hands Society presented to Council with a mid-year update on the progress and accomplishments working with the City to support a coordinated approach to food security. Council accepted the information as presented.  The Special Olympics Alberta Summer…
Tree Canada grant brings greenspace to Community Knowledge Campus
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The City of Grande Prairie has received a $10,000 grant from Tree Canada’s Community Tree Grants program, made possible through CN’s EcoConnexions – From the Ground Up program - to support the creation of a new greenspace at the Community Knowledge Campus (CKC). Planting begins…
Where beauty meets purpose: City enhancing community spaces
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The City of Grande Prairie is investing in a series of projects to enhance and beautify public spaces, creating welcoming places for residents and visitors to enjoy. Approved through the City’s Community Enhancement Funding, the projects aim to improve the look and feel of key…
Stormwater repair work triggers road closure on Poplar Drive
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The City of Grande Prairie advises residents of a planned road closure on Poplar Drive in South Patterson to complete underground stormwater pipe repairs. The closure is in effect from 6 a.m. on Monday, July 14 to 10 p.m. on Friday, July 18 (weather depending) to ensure the…
Online Survey Launched for Revolution Place Revitalization
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An online survey for residents to provide feedback on the $55 million proposed renovations to Revolution Place is now available at engage.cityofgp.com. The survey runs until September 20 and is available for everyone to complete. It is designed to collect input regarding support…
Road Rehabilitation on 108 Street Between 92 Avenue and 84 Avenue Begins Wednesday, September 9
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Update, September 30, 2020: The road closure on this project has been extended due to unforeseen underground utility conflicts. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and thank residents for their patience. The original overall project completion date of mid-October…
Capital Infrastructure Upgrades Continue Throughout the City
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The City of Grande Prairie Continues to invest in the City’s road network, with the road rehabilitation program and the traffic signal inspections program continuing next week. Asphalt Overlay on 99 Avenue Between 105 Street and 96 Street An asphalt overlay takes place on 99…
City Encourages Residents to Participate in Neighbour Day Events on September 19
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The City of Grande Prairie is encouraging residents to take part in Neighbour Day on Saturday, September 19 and do their part to build stronger relationships with others in their neighbourhoods and across the community. “Now more than ever, initiatives like Neighbour Day are…
Bylaw Identifying Trigger Point for Required Masks for Indoor Public Space to Return to Council on September 8
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Grande Prairie City Council held a discussion on a bylaw that identifies a trigger point for required face coverings and masks in indoor spaces on Monday, August 31. The bylaw passed first reading and will be brought to City Council on September 8, 2020, for second and third…
City Enforcement Services Focuses on Back to School Road Safety in September
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Selected Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) - Back to School Road Safety School zones are in effect on Tuesday, September 1, 2020 and the City’s Enforcement Services reminds drivers to use extra caution during the transition to the school year. Drivers are reminded to watch out…
New City Entrance Features Unveiled
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The City of Grande Prairie is proud to unveil its newly installed north and west side entrance features today. The new north entrance feature is located south of 132 Avenue on Highway 43, with the new west entrance feature at the south east corner of Highway 43 and Range Road 71…
City Hosting Information Sessions on Upcoming Community Supportive Housing Projects
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The City of Grande Prairie is hosting in-person and online information sessions on September 3 and 4 for the community to learn more about two upcoming Community Supportive Housing projects. Community Supportive Housing offers people who have experienced homelessness support to…
City Council Highlights for August 24, 2020
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Here are the highlights for the City Council meeting held August 24, 2020: Delegations A resident presented as a delegate to Council to speak against mandatory masking. Two residents presented as a delegation regarding collaboration on initiatives that support the local…
City and County Launch Voluntary Masking Campaign
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Update - September 1, 2020: An earlier version of this press release stated reusable masks should be stored in plastic bags, upon further review Alberta Health does not recommend a specific material to store reusable masks. --- The City and County of Grande Prairie have…