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The City of Grande Prairie is showing appreciation for registered Grande Prairie Accessible Transit (GPAT) riders in December through multiple initiatives. Transit will be free during regular operational hours for registered GPAT riders on Friday, December 1 in recognition of…
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The City of Grande Prairie has awarded the contract for service provision at the Coordinated Care Campus to The Mustard Seed. The Mustard Seed’s mission is in alignment with the Coordinated Care Campus’s recovery-oriented model of care. Their programs and services include basic…
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Residents and visitors are invited to the Design Works Centre on Sunday, December 3 for a free public skate, sponsored by KMSC Law from 2:15 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. “We’re excited to partner with KMSC Law to host a free skate for the community this year as part of their naming rights…
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City Council has concluded budget deliberations for 2024 with a decision to increase taxes by 3.28%. Budget 2024 focuses on delivering the same quality and service levels residents expect, while balancing rising costs, revenue constraints, and sustainability. Efforts were made…
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(Grande Prairie, Alta. – November 16, 2023) The City of Grande Prairie reminds the community that the deadline to apply for public member positions on City boards and committees is November 24, 2023. One week remains in the recruitment window and residents are encouraged to…
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Proclamations Mayor Jackie Clayton proclaimed November 16 as Pancreatic Cancer Day. Delegations Jody Dryer presented to City Council to discuss the recent approval of a 5G tower at the Community Knowledge Campus. Council received the presentation for information. Melissa…
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Join the City of Grande Prairie and DownTown Association for the Annual Christmas Tree Light-Up on Sunday, November 26 at the H.A. Rice Plaza at Bonnett’s Energy Centre. The event starts at 4 p.m. with activities in the plaza until the tree lighting at 4:35 p.m. Free cookies,…
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The City is observing National Addictions Awareness Week (NAAW), from November 19 to 25 to increase public understanding and reduce the stigma surrounding addictions and substance use.  NAAW focuses on fostering solutions and providing insights into the harms related to…
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(Grande Prairie, AB – November 9, 2023) – Grande Prairie City Council is inviting the community to Council’s Interfaith Breakfast on November 28. The event brings together residents and faith leaders from across religious backgrounds to gather, build community, and hear from…
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The Eastlink Centre is offering 10 per cent off annual prepaid memberships and Grande Access passes at its Membership Sale Day on Saturday, December 2. The sale is taking place all day in-person and online at eastlinkcentre.ca/membership. The Membership Sale Day also includes…
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An invasion of cottony psyllid, an alien, invasive insect, is impacting the health and vitality of black ash trees throughout Grande Prairie. Affected trees will show leafless branches or may have died completely. Parks Operations recommends the best way for residents to help…
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Aquatera Utilities will begin cleaning the City's storm system and performing video inspections in the Gateway area on Monday, June 18. The project boundaries include: 100 Avenue 107 Avenue 111 Street 108 Street This work is part of the 2018 Storm Line Flushing, Cleaning and…
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All gravel road bans within the City of Grande Prairie have been lifted. The City thanks residents and commuters who abided by the gravel road bans and aided in protecting the integrity of our gravel road network. The gravel road ban is announced annually during the spring when…
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Knelsen Sand & Gravel Ltd. will begin working in the Brochu Industrial Park area on Tuesday, June 19 and will continue through the month of July as part of the 2018 Road Rehabilitation Program. Work will be performed on: 101 Avenue 104 Avenue 106 Avenue 121 Street 123…
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Construction on the Muskoseepi Skatepark expansion is scheduled to start on June 18. Skateboarding, freestyle BMX bike riding, in-line skating and parkour have become extremely popular in the community. The expansion will attract skateboarders from across Grande Prairie and…
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The City of Grande Prairie's annual community celebration Tuesday attracted thousands of residents and visitors. Municipal Government Day, held at Revolution Place, saw 4,440 burgers and 2,550 hot dogs distributed. Municipal and community information exhibits and the Kid's Zone…
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Proposed bylaws about the regulation of recreational cannabis are to be brought to City Council on June 18, 2018 for further debate. The bylaws were presented to Council at a meeting on May 22 where a series of amendments were made to the bylaws including capping the number of…
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The 'Walking With Our Sisters' commemorative art installation for missing and murdered Indigenous women featuring ceremonial smudging is currently taking place in the City of Grande Prairie's shared use Montrose Cultural Centre. The commemorative art installation is open for…
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The City of Grande Prairie is entering the second phase of public consultation for the development of a Transportation Master Plan. The public is invited to partake in an online survey from June 12 to July 3. Residents may also attend an in-person public consultation…
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Smudging ceremonies will continue at the Art Gallery of Grande Prairie located in the Montrose Cultural Centre until June 18. Smudging is an Indigenous tradition involving the burning of sage, sweet grass, or cedar chips. Measures are in place to mitigate aroma and smoke within…