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A new online reporting tool is now available for drivers involved in a collision in Grande Prairie. The City of Grande Prairie and Accident Support Services International Ltd. have launched “Start From Home”, which allows drivers to initiate a report to the Collision Reporting…
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In a groundbreaking move to foster economic growth and regional collaboration, municipal leaders from the City of Grande Prairie, County of Grand Prairie, and the Municipal District of Greenview have launched a powerful new video to highlight their collective efforts in…
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Invest Grande Prairie has launched the Family Physician Attraction Incentive Program as an important step under City Council’s Health Care Attraction and Retention Strategy to respond to local health care work force challenges. Family Physician Attraction Incentive Program The…
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JOINT MEDIA RELEASE - UPDATE: The deadline to submit is extended to January 28, 2025.  The Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) teams from the City of Grande Prairie, County of Grande Prairie and the towns of Beaverlodge, Sexsmith and Wembley are excited to…
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Corporate Sponsorship Recommendation for 7 Over 70 Celebration Council approved $10,000 in sponsorship towards the 7 Over 70 Celebration event, hosted by the Northwestern Alberta Foundation. The event awards seven nominated seniors who have made a lasting impact in the community…
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Residents are invited to have ‘snow’ much fun at three downtown locations this weekend at Grande North Winter Festival. “We’re so excited to celebrate winter with everyone at our signature winter event this weekend,” said City of Grande Prairie Mayor, Jackie Clayton. “Community…
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The City of Grande Prairie resumes its Traffic Signal Maintenance Program January 14 to ensure the safety and reliability of traffic signals throughout the city. This project involves inspecting and upgrading traffic signal infrastructure at select intersections. Scheduled work…
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The City of Grande Prairie invites residents to learn about the Clean Energy Improvement Program (CEIP) through two virtual information sessions presented by Alberta Municipalities and the City of Grande Prairie on January 16. CEIP helps residential property owners finance…
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The City of Grande Prairie is informing all residents that beginning Wednesday, January 1, 2025, nominations are officially open for the 2025 Municipal Election. The nomination period will run from January 1 until noon on Monday, September 22, 2025. Residents will head to the…
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On behalf of City Council, I extend our condolences to the friends, family and community upon news of the passing of the Honorable Gordon Graydon. With an impressive 18 years on City Council first as an Alderman and then as Mayor from 1992-2001, Mr. Graydon made an indelible…
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SELECTED TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM (STEP) - Intersection Safety Throughout the month of January, Enforcement Services Selected Traffic Enforcement Program will focus on intersection safety.  The five intersections with most collisions in Grande Prairie between January…
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The City of Grande Prairie is inviting residents to join in on some upcoming community sessions to help shape the community response to safety and wellbeing in Grande Prairie. In partnership with community stakeholders, the City is leading an Integrated Coordinated Access (ICA)…
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Revolution Place is gearing up for another fast-paced, jam-packed calendar of events in 2020. With several new initiatives underway, the target is set high for another year of record-breaking ticket sales. Announcements for 2020 so far include PAW Patrol LIVE!, Theory of a…
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The County and City of Grande Prairie, towns of Beaverlodge, Sexsmith and Wembley and the Village of Hythe are searching for outstanding individuals and local organizations to honour at the 14th Annual Passionate Heart Awards. Nominations are encouraged for people and…
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The City of Grande Prairie has added an automated snow clearing and ice control robot to its fleet for use on the City’s trail network. Residents can expect to see the City pilot the robot on the trail around the Bear Creek reservoir, with the expectation of eventually having…
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Here are the highlights from the City Council meeting held on December 16, 2019: 2019 Park Improvement Grant City Council approved approximately $19,000 in 2019 Park Improvements for local parks in the City, allocated as follows: $10,300.50 to the Grande Prairie Cricket…
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The City of Grande Prairie reminds residents of the significant safety risks associated with using the City’s storm ponds for recreation, especially during unpredictable weather conditions. City storm ponds are not designed to be used for recreation such as skating. Ice…
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The City of Grande Prairie is proud to host the First Footings New Year’s Eve celebrations in Muskoseepi Park on Tuesday, December 31 from 6:30 p.m.- 9:30 p.m. The event will feature festive activities such as face painting, cookie decorating, and local live entertainment in the…
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CANA Energy Ltd. will be continuing upgrades on traffic signals along 108 Street this week. The signals that will be impacted are located at: 108 Street and 76 Avenue (Entrance to the Pinnacle and Mission Heights neighbourhoods) 108 Street and 84 Avenue (No Frills) The signals…
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Starting on January 6, 2020, several City transit routes and schedules are being adjusted.   The following changes will come into effect: Elimination of the Composite High School Express Service: Route 2 will continue to serve the Composite High School on 104 Street every…