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The City of Grande Prairie, in partnership with the Grande Prairie Primary Care Network (PCN), invites residents aged 55 and older to attend upcoming information sessions to learn about the benefits of Social Prescribing — a community-based initiative designed to enhance overall…
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The City of Grande Prairie begins its 2025 street sweeping operations on April 7, starting with arterial roads and high-traffic routes. Crews are clearing debris from roadways, medians, concrete barriers and boulevards. Trail sweeping is also underway. Sweeping of arterial,…
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A recent analysis presented at the City’s March 18, 2025 Operational Services Committee shows a drop in injury collisions following a speed limit reduction introduced in 2020. The findings demonstrate that after the City lowered posted speed limits on four arterial routes,…
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Residents and business owners with properties next to gravel roads can apply for dust suppression treatment between April 1 and April 25, 2025. Residents in rural service areas may request dust suppression and control treatment for gravel roads in sections of at least 100 metres…
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Residents are invited to take part in City Scrub from April 2-30 by spending 20 minutes picking up litter in parks, neighbourhoods and public spaces.  Spring is here, offering a great opportunity to come together and show community pride. Collected litter can be placed in…
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Join the City of Grande Prairie and County of Grande Prairie in celebrating Earth Day on Saturday, April 26 at the Montrose Cultural Centre in Teresa Sargent Hall from noon to 4 p.m. This exciting family-friendly event is packed with interactive exhibits, educational…
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Residents across the Grande Prairie region now have a direct source for emergency updates. The Grande Prairie Regional Emergency Partnership (GPREP) has launched dedicated social media channels to provide timely, accurate information during wildfires, floods and other large-…
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Residents of Pinnacle Ridge are invited to provide feedback on the $12.50 levy, which helps fund the operation and maintenance of the front entrance fountain and water feature. The City is welcoming residents to discuss the levy at the following meetings: Operational Services…
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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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Delegations Bear Creek Folk Festival presented as a delegation. The Grande Prairie Downtown Association presented as a delegation in regard to their budget. Bylaw C-1260-115 - Amendment to the Land Use Bylaw Councillor Minhas provided a notice of motion at the last Council…
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Results of the 2020 Citizen Satisfaction Survey were presented at Council Committee of the Whole on March 31. The survey was conducted by Forum Research over the phone and online from January 13 to 31. A sample size of 401 individuals, selected based on Statistics Canada census…
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A two-week round of residential snow clearing began yesterday, along with parking bans on permanent snow routes. Residential snow clearing begins when activated by the City with consideration of snow accumulations and upcoming weather conditions. It occurs in two-week rotations…
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The City of Grande Prairie made the difficult decision today to reduce our valued casual and temporary employee workforce by 330. The majority of these employees supported the operations of our recreation and event facilities including Eastlink and Revolution Place which began…
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The City of Grande Prairie, County of Grande Prairie and Grande Prairie and District Chamber of Commerce have launched a joint taskforce to support businesses throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. The partners are meeting daily as the situation and business needs rapidly evolve. The…
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CAO Update The City Manager provided an update on the City’s COVID-19 response. Deputy Mayor Schedule Council accepted a revision to the Deputy Mayor schedule. Property Tax Deferral Council directed Administration to draft relevant bylaw amendments and procedures to extend the…
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La déclaration de l’état d’urgence localement permet à la Ville d’adopter des pouvoirs supplémentaires pour lutter contre la propagation de la pandémie, d’assurer la stabilité des services de base et de soutenir la collectivité. " Nous avons pris cette décision dans le meilleur…
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The City of Grande Prairie has declared a state of local emergency in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Declaring a state of local emergency enables the City to enact additional powers to combat the spread of the pandemic, ensure the stability of core services and support the…
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The City of Grande Prairie is actively monitoring the evolving COVID-19 pandemic and is taking precautionary measures to prevent spread and prepare for the possibility of a confirmed case in our community. The health, safety, and wellbeing of our residents and community is our…
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Here are highlights from the City Council meeting held on March 9, 2020: 2020 Business Improvement Area Budget Review Council approved the 2020 Downtown Business Association budget. Public Member Appointments The following public member appointments were made: John Croken to…