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The City of Grande Prairie is calling on residents to get involved as volunteers for the upcoming 2025 Special Olympics Alberta Summer Games, taking place July 11–13.  Volunteers are needed in a variety of roles, including:• Bocce Officials – ensuring fair play and accurate…
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The City of Grande Prairie is introducing a new Accessibility Pass to support individuals with physical or cognitive disabilities during lineups for carnival rides while ensuring everyone can enjoy a fun and welcoming Canada Day celebration at Muskoseepi Park.  The…
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The City of Grande Prairie reminds residents that the tax payment deadline is Monday, June 30, 2025. To assist residents in meeting this deadline, City Hall has extended service hours June 26-27 and June 30. "We understand that many residents have busy schedules, and we hope…
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Several road closures and transit impacts are in place throughout the day on Tuesday, July 1 to accommodate the Canada Day Parade taking place downtown. The parade begins at 2 p.m., starting near Hillside School (108 Avenue and 94 Street) and proceeding along 100 Avenue to…
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The City of Grande Prairie is working to enter into discussions with Edmonton International Airport (YEG), in consultation with the Grande Prairie Airport Commission, to develop a strategic alliance that strengthens regional connectivity, enhances operations and unlocks new…
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The City of Grande Prairie is completing traffic signal switchover work at the intersection of 97 Avenue and 100 Street on the evening of Tuesday, June 24. Work begins at 8 p.m. and is expected to continue into the early morning hours of Wednesday, June 25, wrapping up by 1 a.m…
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Grande Prairie City Council approved a five-year extension of Hansen Lincoln’s naming rights for the west turf field and grandstands located at the Community Knowledge Campus.  The agreement begins at the end of the current term and extends the naming rights of Hansen…
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The City is cranking up the celebrations in Muskoseepi Park this Canada Day with Alberta-born, double-platinum selling country star Aaron Goodvin headlining the celebrations on July 1.  With a dynamic stage presence and chart-topping hits such as Lonely Drum, 2018 CCMA…
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The City of Grande Prairie fire ban has been downgraded to a fire restriction for all areas of the city, including annexed rural areas, as of 1 p.m. on Wednesday, June 18 due to improved, but still dry conditions. Permitted activities: Propane and natural gas barbecues. Propane…
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Delegation Renee Charbonneau & Wanda Zenner presented to Council on behalf of the Veterans Memorial Gardens & Interpretive Centre, requesting that the City of Grande Prairie provide water service to the Veterans Memorial Community Garden. Council received this…
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Local non-profits and volunteer organizations may now apply to have the fee for RCMP Vulnerable Sector Checks waived through the Volunteer Screening Program, administered by Volunteer Alberta and funded by the Government of Alberta. Community groups and volunteers play an…
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The City of Grande Prairie’s sidewalk improvement program continues in the neighbourhoods of Highland Park and Smith. Highland Park – Beginning on Thursday, August 6, contracted crews will be removing and replacing the existing sidewalk on the north side of 91A Avenue between 97…
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The City of Grande Prairie invites members of the public, business owners, and association/industry representatives to participate in an online survey and online public information session to learn about proposed changes to the Business License Bylaw. If approved, the proposed…
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The City of Grande Prairie is reminding residents to inspect their trees due to a rise in elm aphids and fireblight disease. Fireblight The recent wet weather has caused a resurgence of fireblight disease in Grande Prairie’s urban forest. Apple, pear, hawthorn and mountain ash…
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Over the past few weeks a number of residents have contacted City Council to express an opinion on the use of face-coverings or masks. We have heard these perspectives and continue to assess the situation. COVID-19 and its impacts are being researched around the globe and health…
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The City of Grande Prairie is proud to accept a $26,000 donation from the Canadian Medical Association Foundation (CMAF). The funds will be delivered to the city thanks to the COVID-19 Community Response Fund for Vulnerable Populations, the result of a collaboration between the…
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A unique and exciting opportunity is currently available for a local entrepreneur to provide food and beverage services in Muskoseepi Park at the Ernie Radbourne Pavilion. The facility sees high traffic during the summer months which poses an opportunity for a favourable return…
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108 Street between 132 Avenue and 140 Avenue will be closed to motorists starting on Monday, July 27. The City of Grande Prairie approved a barricade permit submitted by Crosslink Leaseholds Inc. who will be installing a new sanitary sewer line to provide service to a future…
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The City of Grande Prairie invites the community to join in celebrating traditional Canadian heritage and multiculturalism for Alberta’s 46th Heritage Day on Monday, August 3. Celebrations featuring historical demonstrations, live art demonstrations, musical performances and…
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Joint Media Release | July 21, 2020 The Business Resiliency Taskforce has partnered with Community Futures Grande Prairie & Region and nine10 Inc. to offer pragmatic and in-depth digital marketing training to local businesses that have been impacted by COVID-19. The purpose…