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Delegations The Alberta Products Association presented to Council requesting support for Alberta’s forestry industry. Council moved for the Mayor to write a letter of support for the association. Large Multi-Family Development Grant Council approved amendments to Policy 357…
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Effective immediately on March 24, 2025, the City of Grande Prairie is updating seasonal weight restrictions on gravel roads within city limits to be in effect 24 hours a day. Previously in effect from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., the gravel road bans now apply around the clock to better…
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The City of Grande Prairie is pleased to share that residential snow clearing will be complete ahead of schedule following today's final neighbourhood work. Contracted crews are finishing clearing operations today in the neighbourhoods of Crystal Ridge, Crystal Lake Estates,…
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The City of Grande Prairie was proud to take home the Sports Tourism Canada Canadian Sport Event of the Year Award – Group B for the National Aboriginal Hockey Championships at the Prestige Sport Tourism Awards on March 20, 2025. The STC Canadian Sport Event of the Year…
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The City of Grande Prairie is implementing seasonal weight restrictions on gravel roads within City limits, beginning Tuesday, March 18, 2025.  These restrictions help protect gravel roads from damage during the spring thaw. During the ban, all gravel roads are limited to…
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The City of Grande Prairie is hopping into some Easter fun on Saturday, April 19 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Grande Prairie Museum’s Heritage Village. Families are encouraged to purchase tickets for their preferred timeslot starting at 8:30 a.m. on March 19 at cityofgp.com/…
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The City of Grande Prairie has declared a two-week residential snow clearing rotation following the recent snowfall accumulation. Contracted crews will begin clearing in Friday Week A neighbourhoods tomorrow starting with Arbour Hills, Gateway, Northridge, Royal Oaks and…
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Applications for the next Community Group Funding cycle beginning in 2026 are now open until April 30, 2025. Community Group Funding is a stream of City funding available for programs and services run by community groups that benefit the community and residents. Community Group…
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The City of Grande Prairie is proud to announce the speaker and panelist lineup for the upcoming State of the City: Grander Conversations event, featuring community and industry leaders. The Inclusive & Caring Community Panel brings together professionals from essential…
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Grande Prairie City Council has approved the Aging Well Together priorities, setting a clear path to enhance the community's age-friendliness in 2025. The Aging Well Together initiative seeks to address the specific needs of the 19.3 per cent of the population that is ages 55…
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Selected Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) - Distracted Driving For the month of February, the selected traffic enforcement program will be focusing on distracted driving. When driving a vehicle, your primary focus should be on driving in a safe manner that adheres to traffic…
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To better understand the recreation needs of regional residents, the Grande Prairie Regional Recreation Committee is undertaking a community survey. The survey is being used to gauge residents’ preferences, satisfaction, and usage of current and future recreation services. The…
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Here are the highlights from the City Council meeting held on January 27, 2020: Aquatera Agreements Review City Council directed Mayor Given to write a letter to Aquatera shareholders initiating a review of Aquatera agreements as per the review clause found in the Aquatera…
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The City of Grande Prairie is excited to announce a new designated hockey area coming soon to Muskoseepi Park. This new community project maximizes the existing space within Muskoseepi Park to foster recreation and wellness opportunities year-round. The new ice surface will be…
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UPDATE: City on 99 reopened to the public at 1 p.m. on Thursday, January 23, 2020, after Aquatera successfully completed repairs. Original News Release: City on 99, a City building located at 9910 99 Avenue, is closed until further notice due to a nearby frozen water…
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Applications for Large Scale Tourism Events Funding are being accepted until Saturday, February 1. The funding is available for festivals and sporting events that have a tourism draw of 100 kilometres or greater, resulting in at least 35% of attendance by visitors to our…
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Nominations are now open for the Women of Influence Awards 2020. The Women of Influence Awards recognize local women who have made a strong impact by promoting equality, providing opportunities for women in the community and breaking barriers in their field. Our region is known…
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Here are the highlights from the City Council meeting held on January 13, 2020: Public Member Appointments Council made the following public member appointments: • Lynne Coulter, Bernd Manz, and Greg Scerbak to the Complaint Adjudication Committee for a term from January 1, 2020…
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From January 13 to January 31 the City of Grande Prairie is conducting a Citizen Satisfaction Survey. The Citizen Satisfaction Survey objectively measures satisfaction with municipal services and identifies priorities among residents to help inform City budgeting and planning…
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The City of Grande Prairie is committed to maintaining snow clearing services, while ensuring the safety of all road users and our crews, as well as preserving the integrity of heavy-duty equipment. During times of extreme cold, such as Grande Prairie is currently experiencing,…