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The City of Grande Prairie is providing motorists and commuters with updates to traffic patterns starting Sunday, June 9, 2024. These changes are necessary to accommodate deep storm infrastructure installation. Updated Traffic Impact: Starting June 9, 2024, the following traffic…
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City Council directed Administration to prepare amendments and bring back further information on the proposed secondary suite changes presented. At the City Council meeting held June 3, 2024 Council passed the following motions: Council direct Administration to prepare…
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Proclamations Council proclaimed June 15 as Lemonade Day in Grande Prairie. Council proclaimed June as Recreation & Parks Month 2024. Open Delegations The Street Performers Festival presented as a delegate requesting $17,000 in sponsorship for their event. Council approved…
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Applications are now open for  businesses to apply for the Sidewalk Patio Program. The Sidewalk Patio Program is a new initiative that enables local businesses to expand their outdoor dining and seating areas onto public sidewalks and roadways, thereby creating lively…
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The City of Grande Prairie Fire Department has lifted the fire restriction for the City of Grande Prairie as of May 30. The recent and expected rainfall has resulted in a low wildfire danger in the Grande Prairie Forest Area. While a fire can still ignite, it is not expected to…
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Get ready for a fun-filled Canada Day with The City of Grande Prairie on July 1!  The celebrations kick off with the Canada Day parade, move to Muskoseepi Park with all-day activities for all ages and cap off with fireworks over the reservoir.  "Canada Day in Grande…
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Create grander splashes at the Aquatera Outdoor Pool this summer with private facility bookings starting June 8.  Private facility rentals are available in one-hour time slots (for a maximum of two hours) on Saturdays and Sundays between 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. during the outdoor…
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The deadline for interested artists to submit expressions of interest for the creation of a Treaty 8 monument has been extended to June 12. The City of Grande Prairie is seeking Requests for Expressions of Interest (RFEI) from artists for the creation of a local monument…
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At approximately 6:00 p.m. yesterday evening, the Grande Prairie Fire Department (GPFD) responded to reports of a wildfire in the area of Crystal Lake Park. The department initiated a full-scale response, calling in off-duty personnel to assist with the incident while ensuring…
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The Aquatera Outdoor Pool schedule is now viewable as the facility gears up to open for the season on Friday, June 7 at the Here Comes Summer event.  “We look forward to re-opening the Aquatera Outdoor Pool for the summer,” said City of Grande Prairie Mayor, Jackie Clayton…
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Here are the highlights from the City Council meeting held on March 25, 2019: Delegations A delegation from the Grande Prairie Friendship Centre presented on a project to create a monument for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women in Grande Prairie. Council moved to have…
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The City of Grande Prairie wishes to advise pedestrians of upcoming construction activity to complete bridge repairs within Maskwoteh Park commencing Tuesday, March 26. On behalf of Alberta Transportation, contractors are conducting repairs to the underside of the bridges…
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City Council approved an expansion to the childcare services and an adjustment of fees at Dave Barr Community Centre at the Council meeting held on March 11, 2019. The Dave Barr Community Centre is now expanding services by opening a toddler room for children ages 19 to 36…
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Tickets are on sale now for the 32nd Annual Fiddlers’ Jamboree at the Grande Prairie Museum. The 2019 Fiddlers’ Jamboree is a country-western style musical performance at the Grande Prairie Regional College, Douglas J. Cardinal Performing Arts Centre on Sunday, April 7, 2019…
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Here are the highlights from the City Council meeting held on March 11, 2019: Councillor Clyde Blackburn Leave of Absence City Council supported Councillor Clyde Blackburn by approving a leave of absence until June 3, 2019, allowing him to focus on his health. Eastlink Centre…
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City Council approved a 15-25% reduction in membership fees for the Eastlink Centre at the March 11 City Council meeting. The membership fee structure was reviewed and the changes were made to better align the Eastlink Centre membership fees with other comparable facilities and…
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Thursday, March 21 marks the International Day for Elimination of Racial Discrimination and the City of Grande Prairie is commemorating this day with a free, community event at Teresa Sargent Hall in the Montrose Cultural Centre. Community members are invited to attend from 1:00…
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Transit route 3 (including St. Joes and John Paul II), route 6, and route 7 are all returning to their normal routes and schedules along Knowledge Way West on Saturday, March 9. The routes had been temporarily re-routed to accommodate construction in the area that is now…
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Eight awards were presented to 24 individuals at the Grande Prairie Fire Department’s Annual Awards and Medal Presentation on March 8 in Council Chambers.  The awards recognize long-service to firefighting, and outstanding contributions to fire services. “We have an…
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The Women Of Influence Awards reception took place today to celebrate International Women’s Day and recognize local women who have made a strong impact as leaders, innovators and change-makers in the community. Three awards were presented: Young Woman of Influence, Trailblazing…