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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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Starting Tuesday, October 15, the City of Grande Prairie is implementing a zipper merge on 100 Avenue to improve traffic flow during ongoing bridge work.  The change affects commuters traveling westward from the downtown core. 100 Avenue, a key westbound route, will shift…
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The City of Grande Prairie’s annual fall and winter tree pruning program is now underway through the remainder of October until April of 2025. City crews conduct elm pruning between October 1 and March 31 each year, aligning with the provincial elm pruning ban that extends from…
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Portions of South Bear Creek trails in Grande Prairie are temporarily closing starting October 15, 2024, as part of the City of Grande Prairie’s ongoing FireSmart Vegetation Management work to mitigate wildfire risks.  The closures are essential to ensure public safety as…
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A number of City of Grande Prairie boards, committees and commissions are recruiting public members. Vacancies currently exist on the following: Arts Development Committee Assessment Review Board Combative Sports Commission Community Enhancement Advisory Committee Complaint…
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SELECTED TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM (STEP) - Occupant Restraints/Seatbelts The City’s Enforcement Services focuses on the proper use of seatbelts as the STEP initiative for the month of November.  Research and collision investigations show that the proper use of a seatbelt…
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City Council is meeting for a Council Committee of the Whole meeting regarding Affordable Housing on November 5 and welcomes public members interested in providing feedback on the draft Affordable Housing Strategy document to register as delegates in advance.  The meeting…
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The 25 metre pool at Eastlink Centre is being temporarily shut down due to a contamination of the bacteria pseudomonas aeruginosa. Eastlink Centre is reminding all pool patrons that they must have a full body hot shower with soap in the change room before entering the pool…
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Here are the highlights from the City Council meeting held on October 21, 2019: Council Meeting Calendar and Member Appointments 2019-2020 City Council approved the rotating Deputy Mayor Schedule, Council committee member appointments, as well as the Council meeting calendar for…
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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…