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The City of Grande Prairie and organizing committee extend their congratulations to the 2025 Women of Influence Award recipients, presented by Peace Diagnostic Imaging.  Ella Dobovich received the Next Generation Award recognizing young women demonstrating exceptional…
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CN crews are repairing and replacing rail signals at the 116 Street crossing between 89 and 95 Avenues after recent vehicle collisions damaged the crossing gates. To ensure public safety and proper signal operation, crews are adjusting and securing the gates to restore their…
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The City of Grande Prairie is excited to partner with the Grande Prairie Primary Care Network (GP PCN) to introduce a new Social Prescribing initiative for ages 55 and older, funded by the Government of Alberta.  Social Prescribing aims to bridge the gap between medical and…
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The City of Grande Prairie is currently seeking exhibitors for the Youth Career Discovery Expo 2025, taking place on Thursday, May 8, 2025 at Bonnetts Energy Centre. This exciting, hands-on event provides teens and young adults aged 14 to 30 with a unique opportunity to explore…
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The City of Grande Prairie invites everyone to join them for the State of the City: Grander Conversations event happening on March 25, featuring two panel discussions with community and industry leaders. The event will explore the city’s growth, opportunities and future…
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CN is set to begin rail crossing upgrade work at the 132 Avenue crossing on March 4, requiring lane reductions and alternating traffic patterns throughout the project. A full road closure of 132 Avenue for both eastbound and westbound traffic is scheduled for Thursday, March 6,…
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The Grande Prairie Fire Department’s free Camp F.I.R.E. (Fostering Independence, Resilience & Empowerment) initiative returns May 2 to 4 for young women and gender-diverse individuals aged 16 to 20. Camp F.I.R.E. gives participants a unique opportunity to engage in hands-on…
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The City of Grande Prairie has declared a two-week residential snow clearing rotation, starting Wednesday, February 26, in Week A neighbourhoods: Avondale, College Park and Swanavon. "Residential snow clearing is being carried out to improve road conditions as melting compacted…
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On behalf of City Council and the residents of Grande Prairie, I want to sincerely thank Councillor Wendy Bosch for her service. She has been a trusted colleague and advocate for economic and community growth. During her time on Council, Wendy has helped advance key Council…
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Delegations Swan City FC presented to Council to express support for the new site selection for the proposed indoor recreation facility. Scott Pravitz presented to Council regarding the new site selection for the proposed indoor recreation facility.  Future Road…
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The City of Grande Prairie in partnership with the Alberta Culture and Tourism Board Development Program (BDP) are proud to host a community session of Introduction to Board Governance: Understanding Your Roles and Responsibilities on Saturday, March 7. The workshop takes place…
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Eight award recipients in the field of social services were recognized today at the 14th Annual Passionate Heart Celebration. Sponsored by the Family Community Support Services (FCSS) in the City of Grande Prairie, County of Grande Prairie, towns of Beaverlodge, Sexsmith and…
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Residents have the opportunity to provide input on the next phase of the City of Grande Prairie’s Integrated Coordinated Access (ICA) initiative on February 19 and 20. Service providers, outreach workers and frontline workers in the area of social services, as well as the…
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Delegations Residents presented as delegates to discuss the ride-for-hire bylaw. Representatives of the Avondale Parent Council presented as delegates regarding crosswalk safety. Request for Transportation System Levy Reserve Funding- 132 Avenue Pedestrian Network Construction…
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The City of Grande Prairie is introducing a new online registration system for recreational programs, services, rentals, memberships and more. Users will now see small changes for in-person transactions at our recreation facilities and the system will be fully available for…
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Starting with the Q3 2019 report, the Grande Prairie Community Opioid Response Task Force is now making quarterly reports publicly available on their response efforts to the local opioid crisis.   The reports are designed to serve as a resource for the many community…
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The City of Grande Prairie invites members of the community to join in on the free New Horizon Co-op Family Day event at the Eastlink Centre and Coca-Cola Centre on Sunday, February 16. The Eastlink Centre will have free admission from 10:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m., including classes…
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From February 3 to 16, the Eastlink Centre is completing a Customer Satisfaction Survey in the community both online and in-person. The comprehensive survey is targeted to all users of the facility including members, user groups and tenants. The purpose is to give management…
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Selected Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) - Distracted Driving For the month of February, the selected traffic enforcement program will be focusing on distracted driving. When driving a vehicle, your primary focus should be on driving in a safe manner that adheres to traffic…
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To better understand the recreation needs of regional residents, the Grande Prairie Regional Recreation Committee is undertaking a community survey. The survey is being used to gauge residents’ preferences, satisfaction, and usage of current and future recreation services. The…