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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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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 Christmas spirit will take over the streets of Grande Prairie as the Santa Parade and Christmas Tree Lighting take place downtown on Sunday, December 1. Santa Parade The annual Santa Parade starts at 4:00 p.m. on 100 Avenue and 102 Street. The parade route travels east to…
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The First Annual Battle of the Badges charity hockey game between the local Grande Prairie Police and Fire Departments takes place on Sunday, December 1 in the Revolution Arena. All proceeds will be split between the 3D Children’s Charity and the Talk to Me Society. Tickets are…
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The City of Grande Prairie will begin gravel road bans at 10 a.m. on November 20, 2019. All gravel roads will be at 50 per cent axel weight 24 hours per day until further notice. Road bans are a standard practice for the City, aimed at protecting gravel roads in the region. The…
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The City of Grande Prairie has awarded $72,000 through a Collaboration Grant to the Salvation Army of Grande Prairie and the Grande Prairie Friendship Centre to support their Community Kitchen Project. The Community Kitchen Project is a collaborative effort to merge two existing…
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Here are the highlights from the City Council meeting held on November 18, 2019: Budget 2020 City Council reviewed and approved the 2020 Operating and Capital Budgets, as well as the 2021-2023 Operating and Capital Financial Plans. 2018 Census Results The 2018 census results and…
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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…