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Elections Bylaw C-1480 Council gave second and third reading to Bylaw C-1480, being the Elections Bylaw. Volunteer Awards 2024  Council awarded the Bill Bowes Volunteer Organization Award and the George Repka Outstanding Achievement Award. The recipients will be recognized…
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Motorists are advised of two separate incidents currently being addressed by Aquatera, which are expected to impact this afternoon’s commute: Plugged Sanitary Line on 101 Avenue west of 116 Street:A section of 101 Avenue west of 116 Street is closed while crews flush a sanitary…
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The City of Grande Prairie is spreading holiday cheer for registered Grande Prairie Accessible Transit (GPAT) riders this December through a special seasonal initiative. Registered GPAT customers can enjoy free round-trip rides to the Northern Spirit Lights Show at Evergreen…
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Parking bans on permanent snow routes and residential snow clearing begin Monday, November 25. The parking ban restricts parking on permanent snow routes (Priority 1 and 2 roads) from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday to Friday, until the ban is lifted. The restriction ensures safe and…
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The City of Grande Prairie and Grande Prairie Sunrise House are excited to announce the renaming of 107 Avenue to Tenille Townes Way.  The street is renamed to recognize the Grande Prairie local and Canadian Country Music Award (CCMA) winner and pay tribute to the positive…
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Proclamations City Council proclaimed November 24-30 National Addictions Awareness Week in Grande Prairie. The week is an opportunity to raise awareness of the impacts of addiction, highlight supports available in the community and work together to reduce stigma and support…
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Grande Prairie City Council has concluded deliberations for the 2025 Budget, approving both a four-year operating budget and a five-year capital budget which outline financial strategies and priorities for maintaining quality service standards amid rising costs and ongoing…
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The highly anticipated Holly-Day seasonal deals at the Eastlink Centre have returned in time for the festive season, on sale now until noon on December 24. The Eastlink Centre Holly-Day promotions feature: Holly-Day 10 punch pass: Approximately 20 per cent off regular price…
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The community is invited to join the City of Grande Prairie and DownTown Association on December 1 for the Christmas Tree Light-Up at H.A. Rice Plaza and The Bowes at Bonnetts Energy Centre. Festivities start at 4 p.m. with free cookies, hot chocolate and candy canes, sponsored…
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The City of Grande Prairie is pleased to offer its free community sandbox, helping residents keep sidewalks and driveways safer and slip-free throughout the winter season.  Located at the City Service Centre (9505 112 Street) near the south end of 112 Street, the sandbox…
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The Rotary Club of Grande Prairie is allocating $1 million in funding towards a new daytime homeless shelter in Grande Prairie in partnership with the City of Grande Prairie. The creation of a new daytime shelter is providing an important resource for the community. Benefits of…
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The construction of a new pedestrian trail begins tomorrow in the Hillside neighbourhood.   The construction area on 104 Avenue between 92 Street and 93 Street will be closed to the public until all work is completed. The expected construction completion date is October…
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Here are the highlights from the City Council meeting on September 23, 2019: Election Signs Council directed staff to create a list or map of designated election sign locations, or present an alternative solution. This will be brought to a future committee meeting for discussion…
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The City of Grande Prairie has launched the first phase of public consultation on the 2020 City Budget. Grande Prairie residents are invited to respond to a 10-15 minute online survey that asks residents to identify the services provided by the City they most value. In addition…
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Orange Shirt Day is being commemorated in Grande Prairie on Monday, September 30 at the Grande Prairie Friendship Centre (10507- 98 Avenue). This year’s Orange Shirt Day event includes keynote speakers, smudging, a display of Indigenous authors available at the Grande Prairie…
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Over 30 unique events, performances and workshops are taking place across Grande Prairie for Alberta Culture Days on September 27- 29. The weekend-long event officially starts on Friday, September 28 at 10:00 a.m. with a Coffee Kick-Off at the Provincial Building featuring art…
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Beginning September 30, 2019, downtown businesses have an opportunity to apply for three grants encompassed under the Downtown Incentives Program: the Urban Residential Development Grant, the Patio Grant, and the Demolition Grant. The Urban Residential Development Grant is…
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AAA Striping & Seal Coating Service will begin installing thermoplastic pavement markings throughout the city starting this week.   Residents can expect some lane closures in the areas where the contractor will be working. These closures are expected to be short in…
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Here are the highlights from the City Council meeting on September 9, 2019: Bylaw C-1260-109 - Amendment to the Land Use Bylaw Council gave third reading to Bylaw C-1260-109, being an amendment to the Land Use Bylaw. Bylaw and Policy Review Committee Council approved the Terms…
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As part of the College Park Area Redevelopment Plan consultation, residents in College Park are invited to attend a public engagement session and take an online survey. The public information session is a drop-in format and takes place as follows: Date:    …