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After years of vision, planning, and passionate community advocacy, the City of Grande Prairie broke ground on the Multisport Dome at Trader Ridge. The dome will provide residents year-round access to a full-size FIFA regulation field with flexible configurations to support…
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(Grande Prairie, Alta. – August 14, 2025) – The City of Grande Prairie fire restriction has been downgraded to a fire advisory for all areas of the city, including annexed rural areas, as of 1 p.m. on August 14, 2025 due to improved, but still dry conditions.  Permitted…
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(Grande Prairie, Alta. – August 14, 2025) – The City of Grande Prairie’s signature summer celebration, Experience Grande Prairie, returns to the City Centre on Friday, August 29, 2025 for its fourth year, featuring live music, local food vendors, family activities and community…
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The City of Grande Prairie is helping residents and visitors get to one of the region’s biggest music events by offering free evening transit after 6 p.m. and extending its regular fixed-route service hours for the Bear Creek Folk Festival. The City is proud to contribute…
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(Grande Prairie, Alta. – August 11, 2025) – The aquatics area at Eastlink Centre will be closed from September 1 to October 5 for annual maintenance.    This scheduled shutdown allows City staff and contractors to complete essential work that supports the long-term…
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City of Grande Prairie residents are encouraged to register to vote in advance of the 2025 Municipal Election by August 15, 2025. Advance registration helps ensure a quicker, more convenient voting experience by reducing wait times and streamlining the process at the polls.…
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The City of Grande Prairie is conducting FireSmart vegetation management on City-owned public land to reduce wildfire risk and improve community resilience. FiresSmart vegetation management helps to create defensible spaces, slow wildfire spread and support safer conditions for…
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The City of Grande Prairie is inviting prospective candidates to attend the final information event in its two-part series designed to support those considering a run for municipal office in the 2025 Municipal Election. This session is designed to provide information about the…
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(The following announcement has been updated to reflect a corrected time concerning the start of the procession) (Grande Prairie, Alta. – August 1, 2025) – The City of Grande Prairie invites residents and visitors to come together in celebration of Grande Prairie’s history,…
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(Grande Prairie, Alta. – July 31, 2025) – The City, in partnership with the Grande Prairie Local Immigration Partnership (GPLIP) Council, has launched a new resource guide called the Passport to Grande Prairie to help newcomers and immigrants navigate essential services in…
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The City of Grande Prairie is encouraging residents to learn more about the Revolution Place Revitalization ahead of the engagement opportunities starting on September 8. Community feedback from the engagement activities is being used to inform both the possibility of completing…
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Keeping up their annual summer tradition, the Forbes Homestead is excited to announce dates for their afternoon teas, with new physical distancing protocols in place. The afternoon teas take place at the Reverend Forbes Homestead on the following dates: Wednesday August 26 at 1…
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The City of Grande Prairie is currently seeking applications for the Community Improvement Grant which provides opportunities for community groups and residents to start innovative and creative projects to improve the community. To be eligible for the grant, projects must:…
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The City of Grande Prairie continues to invest in the City’s road network as part of the Road Rehabilitation and Overlay Program.  Full Road Reconstruction On Friday, August 14 crews begin a full road reconstruction in both southbound lanes of 116 Street between 97 Avenue…
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On August 10, Grande Prairie City Council approved the Economic Recovery Program, allocating $500,000 from the Economic Recovery Fund for two grant opportunities that support the local economic recovery with a focus on support grants, building improvement programs, and…
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Applications are now open for the 2020-2021 Grande Prairie Youth Advisory Council (YAC). YAC is open for 14-24 year olds of all experiences and backgrounds who want to inspire, effect change and have an impact on their community through advocacy and policy-making. The goal of…
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Here are the highlights for the City Council Meeting held August 10, 2020: Delegations Elkan Environmental Engineering presented as a delegate to Council regarding mandatory masking. Residents from Mission Heights presented as delegates regarding naturalization and park spaces.…
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Selected Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) - New Drivers/Distracted Driving City Enforcement Services reminds all drivers to be alert and avoid distractions while on the road, especially new drivers. The penalty for distracted driving is a $300 fine and three demerit points.…
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Local non-profits and volunteer organizations may now apply to have the fee for RCMP Vulnerable Sector Checks waived through the Volunteer Screening Program, administered by Volunteer Alberta and funded by the Government of Alberta. Community groups and volunteers play an…
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The City of Grande Prairie’s sidewalk improvement program continues in the neighbourhoods of Highland Park and Smith. Highland Park – Beginning on Thursday, August 6, contracted crews will be removing and replacing the existing sidewalk on the north side of 91A Avenue between 97…