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Parking bans on permanent snow routes and residential snow clearing begin Monday, November 25. The parking ban restricts parking on permanent snow routes (Priority 1 and 2 roads) from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday to Friday, until the ban is lifted. The restriction ensures safe and…
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The City of Grande Prairie and Grande Prairie Sunrise House are excited to announce the renaming of 107 Avenue to Tenille Townes Way.  The street is renamed to recognize the Grande Prairie local and Canadian Country Music Award (CCMA) winner and pay tribute to the positive…
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Proclamations City Council proclaimed November 24-30 National Addictions Awareness Week in Grande Prairie. The week is an opportunity to raise awareness of the impacts of addiction, highlight supports available in the community and work together to reduce stigma and support…
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Grande Prairie City Council has concluded deliberations for the 2025 Budget, approving both a four-year operating budget and a five-year capital budget which outline financial strategies and priorities for maintaining quality service standards amid rising costs and ongoing…
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The highly anticipated Holly-Day seasonal deals at the Eastlink Centre have returned in time for the festive season, on sale now until noon on December 24. The Eastlink Centre Holly-Day promotions feature: Holly-Day 10 punch pass: Approximately 20 per cent off regular price…
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The community is invited to join the City of Grande Prairie and DownTown Association on December 1 for the Christmas Tree Light-Up at H.A. Rice Plaza and The Bowes at Bonnetts Energy Centre. Festivities start at 4 p.m. with free cookies, hot chocolate and candy canes, sponsored…
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The City of Grande Prairie is pleased to offer its free community sandbox, helping residents keep sidewalks and driveways safer and slip-free throughout the winter season.  Located at the City Service Centre (9505 112 Street) near the south end of 112 Street, the sandbox…
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Starting today, November 5, the City of Grande Prairie begins the 2024 Traffic Signal Maintenance Program to ensure the safety and reliability of traffic signals across the city. The project focuses on inspecting and upgrading traffic signal infrastructure at select…
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Delegations Daniel Haggerty attended as a delegate for information on the City’s public consultation process for rezoning and land development, specifically in Arbour Hills. Council received the presentation as information and tabled it for discussion during Delegation Business…
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Joint Media Release - The County Regional Fire Service, in partnership with the City of Grande Prairie and Municipal District (MD) of Greenview, made a significant step in enhancing regional emergency preparedness with a state-of-the-art Fire Training Centre. The grand opening…
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Upon conclusion of 2020 City budget deliberations, Grande Prairie City Council endorsed a number of budget recommendations from administration to keep Grande Prairie a safe, vibrant, and welcoming community that continues to prosper. Highlights During the deliberations, some of…
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The Community Opioid Response Task Force is hosting an Opioid Education Session on Wednesday, November 20 that is open to the whole community. Featured at the session will be a screening of the Critical Condition: The Opioid Crisis in Grande Prairie video series, special guest…
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A two-week round of residential snow clearing has been activated and will begin on Wednesday, November 13. Residential snow clearing begins when activated by the City with consideration of snow accumulations and upcoming weather conditions. It occurs in two-week rotations and is…
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The City of Grande Prairie is making upgrades to three traffic cabinets and one set of traffic signals leading to traffic impacts at four intersections beginning November 11, 2019. The traffic signal cabinets impact the following intersections: 100 Street & 82 Avenue (South…
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Here are the highlights from the City Council meeting held on November 4, 2019: Delegations The Grande Prairie Regional College Students’ Association presented to Council on student priorities involving the City. Rob Petron from the Grande Prairie Petroleum Association presented…
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A number of City of Grande Prairie boards, committees and commissions are recruiting public members. Vacancies currently exist on the following: Arts Development Committee Assessment Review Board Combative Sports Commission Community Enhancement Advisory Committee Complaint…
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SELECTED TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM (STEP) - Occupant Restraints/Seatbelts The City’s Enforcement Services focuses on the proper use of seatbelts as the STEP initiative for the month of November.  Research and collision investigations show that the proper use of a seatbelt…
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City Council is meeting for a Council Committee of the Whole meeting regarding Affordable Housing on November 5 and welcomes public members interested in providing feedback on the draft Affordable Housing Strategy document to register as delegates in advance.  The meeting…
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The 25 metre pool at Eastlink Centre is being temporarily shut down due to a contamination of the bacteria pseudomonas aeruginosa. Eastlink Centre is reminding all pool patrons that they must have a full body hot shower with soap in the change room before entering the pool…
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Here are the highlights from the City Council meeting held on October 21, 2019: Council Meeting Calendar and Member Appointments 2019-2020 City Council approved the rotating Deputy Mayor Schedule, Council committee member appointments, as well as the Council meeting calendar for…