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Beginning Saturday, September 7, the south side of 102 Street and 116 Avenue will be closed for approximately seven days, weather permitting, as part of ongoing roadway improvements. The closure is taking place to accommodate a Full Depth Reclamation (FDR) and paving operations…
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Neighbour Day takes place on September 14 and the City of Grande Prairie encourages residents to get out and celebrate with their community.  “Grande Prairie is a mid-sized city with big-city pride and connecting with our neighbours plays a big role in fostering that sense…
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The City of Grande Prairie’s Local Immigration Partnership (GPLIP) invites all residents to join in the upcoming Welcoming Week celebrations from September 13 to 22. Welcoming Week aims to connect new arrivals with long-standing residents, fostering a sense of belonging across…
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The City of Grande Prairie begins Phase Two of its trail construction in Muskoseepi Park on September 4, 2024.  The project focuses on reconstructing the trail and access path leading from the parking lot to the entrance of the outdoor pool at the bottom of the steps on 103…
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UPDATED November 27, 2025 A previous version of this release indicated that playground zones are in effect starting at 7:30 a.m. This was incorrect and has now been updated to reflect the correct time of 8:30 a.m. as stated in bylaw  C-1166. School zones come into effect…
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Visitors are invited to play, skate and swim across three City facilities to celebrate Alberta Day on Saturday, August 31.  The City is offering free facility access to the Eastlink Centre, Activity & Reception Centre and hosting a public skate, including a skate with…
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Effective Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at 2:00 p.m., the City of Grande Prairie Fire Department has lifted the Fire Restriction for the city. This decision follows recent rain and cooler temperatures, which have reduced the wildfire danger in the area to a moderate level. This…
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The City of Grande Prairie begins it’s Storm Outfall and 106 Avenue Rehabilitation Project September 3, at Muskoseepi Park. The project aims to enhance infrastructure and improve storm system functionality in the area. Project Timeline and Locations: September 3: Section of…
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Delegations The Grande Prairie & District Golden Age Centre presented to Council in regards to expansion of their facility. Heena Angral presented to Council to express thanks for their support of the First Chariot Festival of Grande Prairie and to start discussions for next…
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Effective September 23, 2024, the Grande Prairie Enforcement Services (GPES) front counter, currently located at Cedar Point, will be relocated to the Grande Prairie RCMP detachment.  As a result of this merger, in-person GPES front counter services like Vehicle for Hire…
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Muskoseepi Park is opening up the opportunity for food truck vendors to provide a lunch and dinner service at the park during the summer months. The opportunity is available during the week and weekends for the months of July and August, with potential for extension into…
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The City of Grande Prairie granted $9,968 to local athletes through the latest round of Pursuit of Excellence Funding. $3000 was awarded through the Athlete Development Fund. This fund assists coaches and athletes to attend clinics and conferences or high performance and…
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SELECTED TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM (STEP) - Construction Zone – Safety (Speeding) Enforcement Officers will spend the month of July concentrating on road safety within construction zones. Motorists are reminded to use caution and slow down when approaching a construction or…
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City Council Highlights for July 2, 2019 Here are the highlights from the City Council meeting held on July 2, 2019 2020 Budget City Council has directed administration to prepare the 2020 budget with a tax increase that does not exceed, plus or minus, 1% of the best estimation…
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All events at Revolution Place scheduled over the Canada Day weekend are proceeding rain or shine. Municipal Government Day Municipal Government Day proceeds today inside Revolution Place from 4:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m. The free, public event includes a barbeque, bouncy castles, City…
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The City of Grande Prairie has launched a Snow and Ice Control Satisfaction Survey ahead of a scheduled review of the policy for Snow and Ice Control. The survey launched on June 24 and is designed to gauge City resident’s satisfaction with Snow & Ice Control, as well as…
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The City of Grande Prairie and the Community Advisory Board on Housing and Homelessness (CABH) are hosting their Annual Report to the Community on Ending Homelessness on Friday, July 5. The event takes place at Teresa Sargent Hall from 11:30 a.m.- 1:30 p.m. and features the…
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Starting on August 19, Grande Prairie Transit is altering the frequency of several routes as part of a service adjustment review for all Transit service begins. The changes coming into effect are as follows: Route 5 Service frequency is being reduced to hourly throughout the…
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The City of Grande Prairie’s Active Play Park Program returns for the season on July 2, 2019. Active Play is a free, drop-in, recreational activity, encouraging creative and active play between children in public, outdoor space. It takes place across a variety of parks and…
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The City of Grande Prairie invites residents to a public information session for College Park Area Redevelopment Plan. Date: Tuesday, June 18, 2019 Time: 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Place: Ernie Radborne Pavilion, Muskoseepi Park The Information Session will be a drop-in format,…