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Community Microgrant Funding Applications Now Open
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Applications are now open for the City of Grande Prairie’s Community Microgrant Funding. The Community Microgrant is intended to foster connections and pride in the community through the funding of gatherings, projects, and celebrations of arts and culture. It provides…
Annual renewal of water feature levy in Pinnacle Ridge
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A previous version of this release indiciated May 30 for the Operational Services Committee Meeting, whereas it is April 30. This is corrected below. Residents of Pinnacle Ridge are asked to provide their feedback on the $12.50 levy which supports the operation and maintenance…
City Council Highlights for the meeting held April 8, 2024
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Delegations Bruce Tattrie presented to Council on the Grande Prairie Airshow Committee’s application for Large Scale Tourism Funding.   Council approved allocation of the 2024 Large Scale Tourism Grant Funding in the amount of $50,000 to the 2024 Grande Prairie…
Cedar Point unveiled as new name for Coordinated Care Campus
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City Council has approved Cedar Point as the official name of the Coordinated Care Campus facility. The name was chosen as cedar has ensured the survival of people for thousands of years and has become a powerful symbol of strength and revitalization. The deep respect for cedar…
Applications for dust suppression now open until April 26
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Residents and business owners with properties next to gravel roads can submit dust suppression applications until April 26, 2024. Residents in rural service areas may apply for a dust suppression and control treatment on a gravel road in sections of at least 100 metres. The…
City reminds residents to use parks, paths and trails safely
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With the arrival of spring and the increasing number of residents and visitors enjoying the City's parklands, pathways, and trails, the City wishes to remind everyone about the appropriate use of personal transportation options (i.e., vehicles which the City’s Parkland Bylaw…
Swearing-in ceremony for Grande Prairie Police Service’s inaugural Chief of Police to be held April 19
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The City of Grande Prairie and Grande Prairie Police Commission are pleased to extend an invitation to the public for the swearing-in ceremony of Chief Dwayne Lakusta, the inaugural Chief of Police for the newly established Grande Prairie Police Service.  Before they can…
Annual City Scrub begins April 2
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Residents are invited to join the City's annual City Scrub, a community clean-up to clear away and properly dispose winter debris and litter. From April 2 until April 30, residents are encouraged to spend 20 minutes picking up litter in parks and nearby areas. Once the litter is…
Municipal Census Taking Place May 1 to June 30
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The City of Grande Prairie is conducting a municipal census from May 1 to June 30, 2024. The primary purpose of conducting the census is to produce a total population count of residents in the City. The count provides the basis for calculating per capita provincial grants. As a…
Seasonal Street Sweeping Operations Underway
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The City of Grande Prairie has started seasonal street sweeping operations on arterial roads. Street sweeping includes cleaning debris from the roadway, medians, concrete barriers, and boulevards. Sweeping of the arterial and collector roadways and transit routes is anticipated…
Muskoseepi Park Pond Temporarily Closed for Treatment to Eliminate Invasive Species
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The Muskoseepi Park pond is temporarily closed, starting September 4, to allow Alberta Environment and Parks to treat the pond after an aquatic invasive species, goldfish, was discovered. The pond will be treated on September 7, and closed for up-to six weeks to allow crews to…
2018 Municipal Census Indicates Growth Continues in Grande Prairie
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Grande Prairie's population is 69,088 according to the unofficial 2018 municipal census results. The unofficial population number is up 532 individuals from the last municipal census conducted in 2015. "Even through challenging economic times like the last couple years, Grande…
New Cycling Route Announced for Eastlink Centre Triathlon
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The cycling route for the Eastlink Centre Triathlon Route is changing for the race this year on Sunday, September 9. Cyclists will now race down 68 Avenue from Knowledge Way to Poplar Drive. This new route aims to improve the triathlon experience based on feedback from last year…
Honourable Guests Commemorate Opening of First Collision Reporting Centre in an RCMP-Policed Community
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City of Grande Prairie Mayor, Bill Given; RCMP Deputy Commissioner Todd Sean; and Accident Support Services President, Steve Sanderson marked the opening of the Grande Prairie Collision Reporting Centre with speeches and a ribbon cutting ceremony, earlier today. The centre is…
City Council Highlights for August 27, 2018
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Here are the highlights from the City Council meeting on August 27, 2018: Delegations Several delegations presented in regards to the City of Grande Prairie's Cannabis Retail Bylaws. A representative of the Avondale Neighbourhood Association presented about signage around the…
84 Avenue and Patterson Drive To Be Four Way Stop on Monday and Tuesday
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Beginning Monday, August 27, the intersection of 84 Avenue and Patterson Drive will be a four-way stop for all motorists. The lights at the intersection are dark to allow for upgrades to the traffic signals. All vehicle and pedestrian commuters will be impacted and there is a…
Annual Eastlink Centre Maintenance Closures Commence Saturday
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Residents are reminded that several temporary closures are taking place at the Eastlink Centre starting on Saturday, August 25 for annual maintenance. From Saturday, August 25 to Sunday, September 9 the 25 metre pool, lazy river, splash park, FLOW Rider, water slides and water…
Grande Prairie Collision Reporting Centre Set to Open August 27
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Residents in Grande Prairie are able to report non-injury accidents at the Collision Reporting Centre beginning at 10 a.m. on Monday, August 27. The Centre is the first in Canada for an RCMP-policed community. It is expected to create capacity for Grande Prairie RCMP officers to…
Development Permits Issued for Ten Cannabis Retail Locations
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The City of Grande Prairie's Planning and Development Department has issued development permits for ten cannabis retail locations. The cannabis retail stores that were issued development permits are located as follows: 10016 - 102 Ave 11109 - 100 Street 10012 - 99 Avenue 9702…
Update to Canada Games Arena brick return schedule
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Due to popular demand, the schedule for members of the public who donated personalized bricks for construction of the Canada Games Arena to claim their original bricks has been extended. The original brick pick-up schedule was from Tuesday, August 14 to Thursday, August 16…