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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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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…
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Here are the highlights from the City Council meeting held on January 13, 2020: Public Member Appointments Council made the following public member appointments: • Lynne Coulter, Bernd Manz, and Greg Scerbak to the Complaint Adjudication Committee for a term from January 1, 2020…
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From January 13 to January 31 the City of Grande Prairie is conducting a Citizen Satisfaction Survey. The Citizen Satisfaction Survey objectively measures satisfaction with municipal services and identifies priorities among residents to help inform City budgeting and planning…
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The City of Grande Prairie is committed to maintaining snow clearing services, while ensuring the safety of all road users and our crews, as well as preserving the integrity of heavy-duty equipment. During times of extreme cold, such as Grande Prairie is currently experiencing,…
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Tickets are on sale now through the Revolution Place box office for the 33rd Annual Fiddlers’ Jamboree. The 2020 Fiddlers’ Jamboree is a country-western style musical performance taking place on Sunday, April 19 at the Douglas J. Cardinal Performing Arts Centre. The jamboree…