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Get ready for the event of the season at Grande North Winter Festival (GNWF), happening from January 10 to 12 at three downtown locations: Montrose Cultural Centre (MCC), Bonnetts Energy Centre and Muskoseepi Park. “January is one of our coldest months of the year, but each year…
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The City of Grande Prairie and the County of Grande Prairie have agreed to share the cost of community services and amenities by signing the Recreation and Culture Cost Sharing (RCC) Agreement. In alignment with Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework (ICF) legislation, this…
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Delegations Ken Drysdale presented as a delegate on behalf of Maskwa Medical Centre. Council directed Administration to work with the delegate to waive fees for the Maskwa Medical Centre's non-profit areas. Waldemar Schaefer presented regarding property taxes. Council declined…
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Nominations are now open for the City of Grande Prairie’s Women of Influence Awards 2025 presented by Peace Diagnostic Imaging, now featuring five award categories to recognize women across various sectors in the community.  The Women of Influence Awards seek to recognize…
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The City of Grande Prairie would like to remind property owners to ensure that any outstanding property tax balances are paid before December 31, 2024, to avoid additional penalties. Please note, due to the Canada Post strike, tax reminder letters may not be received by December…
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The announcement of the world’s largest AI Data Centre Industrial Park, Wonder Valley, within the Greenview Industrial Gateway (GIG) marks a monumental milestone, not just for the Municipal District of Greenview but for the entire region. This development underscores the power…
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Welcome in 2025 with the City of Grande Prairie’s New Year’s Eve-ning Out event at Muskoseepi Park on December 31 from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. New Year’s Eve-ning Out includes free and festive indoor and outdoor activities for all ages to enjoy. The event features: Horse and wagon…
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Elections Bylaw C-1480 Council gave second and third reading to Bylaw C-1480, being the Elections Bylaw. Volunteer Awards 2024  Council awarded the Bill Bowes Volunteer Organization Award and the George Repka Outstanding Achievement Award. The recipients will be recognized…
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Motorists are advised of two separate incidents currently being addressed by Aquatera, which are expected to impact this afternoon’s commute: Plugged Sanitary Line on 101 Avenue west of 116 Street:A section of 101 Avenue west of 116 Street is closed while crews flush a sanitary…
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The City of Grande Prairie is spreading holiday cheer for registered Grande Prairie Accessible Transit (GPAT) riders this December through a special seasonal initiative. Registered GPAT customers can enjoy free round-trip rides to the Northern Spirit Lights Show at Evergreen…
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A two-week round of residential snow clearing has been triggered by the City and will begin on Thursday, January 9. Residential snow clearing is being activated due to recent snowfall, as well as due to forecasted snowfall. Residential snow clearing occurs in two-week rotations…
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SELECTED TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM (STEP) - Intersection Safety Throughout the month of January, Enforcement Services Selected Traffic Enforcement Program will focus on intersection safety.  The five intersections with most collisions in Grande Prairie between January…
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The City of Grande Prairie is inviting residents to join in on some upcoming community sessions to help shape the community response to safety and wellbeing in Grande Prairie. In partnership with community stakeholders, the City is leading an Integrated Coordinated Access (ICA)…
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Revolution Place is gearing up for another fast-paced, jam-packed calendar of events in 2020. With several new initiatives underway, the target is set high for another year of record-breaking ticket sales. Announcements for 2020 so far include PAW Patrol LIVE!, Theory of a…
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The County and City of Grande Prairie, towns of Beaverlodge, Sexsmith and Wembley and the Village of Hythe are searching for outstanding individuals and local organizations to honour at the 14th Annual Passionate Heart Awards. Nominations are encouraged for people and…
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The City of Grande Prairie has added an automated snow clearing and ice control robot to its fleet for use on the City’s trail network. Residents can expect to see the City pilot the robot on the trail around the Bear Creek reservoir, with the expectation of eventually having…
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Here are the highlights from the City Council meeting held on December 16, 2019: 2019 Park Improvement Grant City Council approved approximately $19,000 in 2019 Park Improvements for local parks in the City, allocated as follows: $10,300.50 to the Grande Prairie Cricket…
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The City of Grande Prairie reminds residents of the significant safety risks associated with using the City’s storm ponds for recreation, especially during unpredictable weather conditions. City storm ponds are not designed to be used for recreation such as skating. Ice…
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The City of Grande Prairie is proud to host the First Footings New Year’s Eve celebrations in Muskoseepi Park on Tuesday, December 31 from 6:30 p.m.- 9:30 p.m. The event will feature festive activities such as face painting, cookie decorating, and local live entertainment in the…
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CANA Energy Ltd. will be continuing upgrades on traffic signals along 108 Street this week. The signals that will be impacted are located at: 108 Street and 76 Avenue (Entrance to the Pinnacle and Mission Heights neighbourhoods) 108 Street and 84 Avenue (No Frills) The signals…