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The City is seeking an exceptional woman to deliver the keynote address at the 2025 Women of Influence Awards luncheon.   Proposals are being accepted now until November 29, 2024 for women who embody the spirit of the awards and can inspire the audience through personal…
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In response to resident requests and with consideration for daily commuters, CN will repave the rail crossings at both 99 and 100 Avenues this week. The work involves removing the existing surface and repaving, with plans to start Tuesday and continue through Thursday, weather…
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The City of Grande Prairie's snow removal teams are fully prepared for the 2024/2025 winter season, having already responded to significant snowfall over the past weekend. As winter sets in, crews will continue managing snow to ensure safe and efficient travel throughout the…
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The 116 Avenue upgrades for 2024 have been completed, enhancing safety, efficiency and longevity as part of the City of Grande Prairie’s ongoing commitment to improving vital infrastructure. This year’s construction on 116 Avenue was part of a multi-phase project aimed at…
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Delegations Jenny Stegmeier requested an update on the soccer dome. Council received the presentation as information. The Grande Prairie Climbing Association attended as a delegate to request a letter of support from City Council towards building a new climbing wall. Council…
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 The City of Grande Prairie is proud to celebrate Small Business Week, recognizing the significant contributions of local entrepreneurs to our community's economic vitality.  To mark the occasion, the Mayor, Council members, and the Invest Grande Prairie team are…
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City of Grande Prairie snow clearing crews have been working through the night from Sunday, October 20, into Monday, October 21, responding to an early season snowfall. The response includes sanders, plows, loaders and graders focusing on arterial roads. With slippery conditions…
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The City of Grande Prairie advises residents that CN is set to replace a defective section of track at the 68 Avenue rail crossing between Resources Road and 92 Street.  To safely complete this work, all lanes, eastbound and westbound, will be closed overnight from October…
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Aquatera crews are currently on site conducting emergency repairs and assessments following a water main break that occurred this morning at the southeast corner of 108 Avenue and 102 Street. The cause of the break has not yet been determined. As a result of the break, Avondale…
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On October 17, the City of Grande Prairie, in partnership with local organizations and educational institutions, hosted Opportunities for All: Tackling Poverty Together event in recognition of the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty. The event highlighted the…
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The Neighbourhood Outdoor Rink Program has started up again for the season for residents to apply to build and maintain small skating rinks in their neighbourhoods. The Neighbourhood Outdoor Rink Program is a free opportunity where the City of Grande Prairie provides approved…
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The deadline to nominate outstanding volunteers and organizations in the community for the George Repka Outstanding Achievement Award and Bill Bowes Organization of the Year Awards has been extended to November 1, 2019. The George Repka Outstanding Achievement Award recognizes…
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The City of Grande Prairie would like to thank the community for attending the budget consultation session yesterday. The City is pleased to have provided residents the opportunity to identify the services they most value, as well as reflect on their vision for Grande Prairie’s…
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Here are the highlights from the City Council meeting held on October 7, 2019 Delegations Members of the community presented as delegates in regards to the Affordable Housing Strategy. Councillor Extended Leave of Absence Council approved an extended leave of absence for…
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The City of Grande Prairie’s capital investments continue this construction season with the 2019 outfall and storm line repair program as well as the 2019 storm line flushing program. In the Mission Heights neighbourhood, crews are currently undertaking storm line flushing. The…
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Selected Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) - Pedestrian Safety Drivers are reminded to reduce their speed when approaching busy intersections as pedestrians may be distracted and not signal their intent to cross. Motorists are reminded that in Alberta, pedestrians have the…
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The community is invited to a drop-in consultation session about the City’s 2020 Budget on Tuesday, October 8, 2019. The session takes place from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Eastlink Centre, near the food court. At the session, residents may learn about the City’s budget…
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The City of Grande Prairie is currently recruiting public members for a variety of board and committee positions. Available positions exist on the following: Arts Development Committee Assessment Review Board Combative Sports Commission Community Enhancement Advisory Committee…
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The Rotary Club of Grande Prairie is allocating $1 million in funding towards a new daytime homeless shelter in Grande Prairie in partnership with the City of Grande Prairie. The creation of a new daytime shelter is providing an important resource for the community. Benefits of…
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The construction of a new pedestrian trail begins tomorrow in the Hillside neighbourhood.   The construction area on 104 Avenue between 92 Street and 93 Street will be closed to the public until all work is completed. The expected construction completion date is October…