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Proclamations Mayor Jackie Clayton proclaimed October 20-26 Small Business Week in Grande Prairie. Our small business sector is one of the greatest strengths of our local economy and the City of Grande Prairie is proud to support our business owners and dedicated employees who…
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On October 9, the City of Grande Prairie is taking part in a coordinated effort to measure homelessness across Alberta and Canada as part of the annual Everyone Counts: Point in Time (PiT) Count of homelessness.  The count tracks homelessness in many forms including people…
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The City of Grande Prairie begins FireSmart Vegetation Management work on October 15, 2024. In February 2024, the City was awarded a $200,000 grant from the Forest Resource Improvement Association of Alberta (FRIAA) to action a Vegetation Management Program by December 31, 2024…
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The City of Grande Prairie is informing residents that road construction at the intersection of 92 Street and 68 Avenue for milling and repaving work begins Saturday, October 5.  To minimize the impact on commuters, traffic flow on these major arteries is being temporarily…
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The City of Grande Prairie invites residents to attend a Transit Services open house on October 21, 2024, to share their experiences and feedback regarding Grande Prairie transit. The event is open to all community members and will take place at Teresa Sargent Hall in the…
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The City of Grande Prairie’s Youth Advisory Council (YAC) is seeking passionate young individuals eager to make a difference in their community. With the application deadline approaching on October 15, 2024, now is the time for youth aged 14 to 24 who have been considering…
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September 30 marks National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, an annual occasion to reflect on the history of residential schools, walk together on a path to reconciliation and deliver on the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's 94 Calls-to-Action.  The day also…
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A temporary detour will be in place at the 92 Street and 116 Avenue intersection on Saturday, September 28, to accommodate milling and paving activities. The work is scheduled for Saturday to minimize disruptions for commuters and is expected to be completed within a short…
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The City of Grande Prairie advises that CN is installing new overhead signal masts and signals on the recently installed poles at the 108 Avenue rail crossing on Monday, Sept. 30. This essential infrastructure upgrade requires a temporary detour for commuters. Variable message…
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Grab your costumes to trick-or-treat through Grande Prairie’s City Centre on Saturday, October 26 as part of the Halloween Spooktacular event, presented in partnership between the City and the Downtown Association.  Doors open at 10:30 a.m. for activities in The Bowes in…
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Selected Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) - Pedestrian Safety Drivers are reminded to reduce their speed when approaching busy intersections as pedestrians may be distracted and not signal their intent to cross. Motorists are reminded that in Alberta, pedestrians have the…
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The community is invited to a drop-in consultation session about the City’s 2020 Budget on Tuesday, October 8, 2019. The session takes place from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Eastlink Centre, near the food court. At the session, residents may learn about the City’s budget…
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The City of Grande Prairie is currently recruiting public members for a variety of board and committee positions. Available positions exist on the following: Arts Development Committee Assessment Review Board Combative Sports Commission Community Enhancement Advisory Committee…
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The Rotary Club of Grande Prairie is allocating $1 million in funding towards a new daytime homeless shelter in Grande Prairie in partnership with the City of Grande Prairie. The creation of a new daytime shelter is providing an important resource for the community. Benefits of…
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The construction of a new pedestrian trail begins tomorrow in the Hillside neighbourhood.   The construction area on 104 Avenue between 92 Street and 93 Street will be closed to the public until all work is completed. The expected construction completion date is October…
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Here are the highlights from the City Council meeting on September 23, 2019: Election Signs Council directed staff to create a list or map of designated election sign locations, or present an alternative solution. This will be brought to a future committee meeting for discussion…
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The City of Grande Prairie has launched the first phase of public consultation on the 2020 City Budget. Grande Prairie residents are invited to respond to a 10-15 minute online survey that asks residents to identify the services provided by the City they most value. In addition…
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Orange Shirt Day is being commemorated in Grande Prairie on Monday, September 30 at the Grande Prairie Friendship Centre (10507- 98 Avenue). This year’s Orange Shirt Day event includes keynote speakers, smudging, a display of Indigenous authors available at the Grande Prairie…
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Over 30 unique events, performances and workshops are taking place across Grande Prairie for Alberta Culture Days on September 27- 29. The weekend-long event officially starts on Friday, September 28 at 10:00 a.m. with a Coffee Kick-Off at the Provincial Building featuring art…
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Beginning September 30, 2019, downtown businesses have an opportunity to apply for three grants encompassed under the Downtown Incentives Program: the Urban Residential Development Grant, the Patio Grant, and the Demolition Grant. The Urban Residential Development Grant is…