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The City of Grande Prairie 2024 Municipal Census results are available now with key findings including a population of 70,385 people, an average age of 35.3 years, and a strong retention rate with over 80 per cent of residents having lived in the City for two or more years. “…
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The traffic signals at 100 Street and 108 Avenue will be turned off on Wednesday, February 5, from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. to commission new signal infrastructure and switch to a new power source, improving reliability and performance. During this time, traffic can expect: A four-way…
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The City of Grande Prairie is excited to announce the Eastlink Centre as a new recreation facility partner with the Prescription to Get Active program and Grande Prairie’s Primary Care Network (GP PCN). The Prescription to Get Active program is an initiative where healthcare…
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Bylaw C-1365E- Utility Bylaw Amendment Council passed Bylaw C-1365E - Utility Bylaw Amendment to include proposed rate changes and emergency water provisions. Appointment of Returning Officer Council appointed Kim Pinnock as Returning Officer for the 2025 Municipal Election.…
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The City of Grande Prairie invites the community to take part in Family Day celebrations, presented by New Horizon Co-op, with free activities at the Eastlink Centre and Design Works Centre on Sunday, February 16. The free event features Family Day favourites and various new…
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The City of Grande Prairie is actively monitoring for potholes and completing maintenance to ensure streets remain safe and accessible for all users during the warmer temperatures and the freeze-thaw cycle. Managing Snowmelt and DrainageAs snow and ice melt, water runoff may…
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The Woman of Influence Awards 2025 Presented by Peace Diagnostic Imaging is proud to welcome Paula Simpson Morand as the keynote speaker for the awards luncheon on Friday, March 7. Paula’s speech, “Empowered to Dream, Bold Enough to Lead” aims to accelerate the progress women…
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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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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…
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Here are the highlights from the City Council meeting held on January 27, 2020: Aquatera Agreements Review City Council directed Mayor Given to write a letter to Aquatera shareholders initiating a review of Aquatera agreements as per the review clause found in the Aquatera…
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The City of Grande Prairie is excited to announce a new designated hockey area coming soon to Muskoseepi Park. This new community project maximizes the existing space within Muskoseepi Park to foster recreation and wellness opportunities year-round. The new ice surface will be…
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UPDATE: City on 99 reopened to the public at 1 p.m. on Thursday, January 23, 2020, after Aquatera successfully completed repairs. Original News Release: City on 99, a City building located at 9910 99 Avenue, is closed until further notice due to a nearby frozen water…
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Applications for Large Scale Tourism Events Funding are being accepted until Saturday, February 1. The funding is available for festivals and sporting events that have a tourism draw of 100 kilometres or greater, resulting in at least 35% of attendance by visitors to our…
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Nominations are now open for the Women of Influence Awards 2020. The Women of Influence Awards recognize local women who have made a strong impact by promoting equality, providing opportunities for women in the community and breaking barriers in their field. Our region is known…