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For the meeting held on January 29, 2024 Delegations Susan Schneider, Ken Westguarde and Colin Woodcock presented to Council regarding the cricket pitch and batting cage in Northridge. Council directed Administration to investigate the possibility of moving the batting cage to…
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The City of Grande Prairie’s committee report on the Stormwater Utility Charge has recommended Council approve Bylaw C-1443, moving the discussion to a future Council meeting for decision, scheduled for February 12, 2024. On January 23, 2024, the Operational Services Committee…
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The City of Grande Prairie and CDN Controls Ltd. have signed a one-year naming rights agreement for the south arena at the Design Works Centre. The arena has been renamed to the CDN Controls South Arena. “Council is excited to add CDN Controls as a partner, contributing to…
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The City of Grande Prairie has announced parking bans on permanent snow routes starting Tuesday, January 23. The parking ban restricts parking on permanent snow routes (priority 1 and 2 routes) from Monday to Friday between 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. until the ban is lifted. Parking bans…
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The Woman of Influence Awards 2024 Presented by Peace Diagnostic Imaging is proud to present Heather Alexander of Grato Coaching as the keynote speaker for the awards luncheon on Friday, March 8. Heather’s presentation is titled, ‘From Inspiration to Impact: Building a Better…
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A previous version of this release identified Summit, Signature Falls and Crystal Ridge as Week A neighbourhoods, whereas they are part of Week B. This is corrected below. A round of residential snow removal starts Monday, January 22. Residential snow clearing commences when…
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Delegations Ravinder Rupana presented to Council regarding ride-share companies and the taxi industry. Daryl Hewko presented regarding the Million Man March. Public Member Appointments Council appointed Curtis Valentine to the Community Advisory Committee. 2024 Business…
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A previous version of this release identified Mandy Cardinal, whereas it is Mandee Rae. This is corrected below. A previous version of this release did not identify Whiskey Coalition as part of the live entertainment. This is corrected below. The City is updating this weekend’s…
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The City of Grande Prairie has announced parking bans on permanent snow routes starting Wednesday, January 10. The parking ban restricts parking on permanent snow routes (Priority 1 and 2 routes) from Monday to Friday between 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Parking bans come into effect to…
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As of January 1, 2024, City of Grande Prairie Enforcement Services and Mobile Outreach have transitioned under the Grande Prairie Police Service (GPPS).   Bringing Enforcement Services and Mobile Outreach under the GPPS is one of the many steps in the transition to a…
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The City of Grande Prairie Taxation Department is open late Wednesday to Friday this week to assist residents making property tax payments by the due date of June 29. Payments can be made at the Taxation Department from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. for the remainder of the business week…
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From July 3 to September 30, the Muskoseepi Park Senior Children's Playground is closing to allow for installation of the new playground structure and rubber fall tile surfacing. The scope of work is as follows: July 3 to July 9: Removals of old playground equipment, playground…
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Food truck vendors can now apply to operate at a variety of City of Grande Prairie facilities over the summer. The Montrose Cultural Centre, South Bear Creek Park, CKC Grandstand and Muskoseepi Park/ Bear Creek Pool are all seeking mobile concession operators for the season. It…
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On July 6, the public is invited to join the City of Grande Prairie and the Community Advisory Board on Housing and Homelessness (CABH) for their Annual Report to the Community on Ending Homelessness. The event is being held at Teresa Sargent Hall in the Montrose Cultural Centre…
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In just over a week's time, Grande Prairie will be bustling with a weekend full of Canada Day celebrations featuring some exciting, new additions this year. Festivities begin on June 30 at 8:00 p.m. at Muskoseepi Park near the Ernie Radbourne Pavillion. The Canada Day Kick-Off…
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On July 3 the City of Grande Prairie is launching Active Play, a new summer initiative encouraging creative and active play through weekly themed activities. Active Play is a free, drop-in, recreational activity. It will be at a number of City Parks throughout the summer to…
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On Sunday, June 24, 2018 construction begins in the intersection of 100 Avenue and 102 Street as part of the Downtown Rehabilitation and Streetscapes Project. A partial closure of the intersection will occur for four to five days, followed by a full closure of the intersection…
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Youth Art Contest Winners Winners in the 2018 Municipal Government Day Youth Art Contest were presented by sponsors at Council. The contest allowed Grande Prairie's young artists to demonstrate their talents in three grade categories – Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 3, Grades 4-9 and…
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Four City bylaws were amended to include cannabis regulations at a City Council meeting yesterday evening. The amended bylaws are: Business License Bylaw (C-1064H) Land Use Bylaw (C-1260-94) Smoke Free Playgrounds and Athletic Fields Bylaw (C-1278B) Minimum Property Standards…
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An invasion of cottony psyllid, an alien, invasive insect, is impacting the health and vitality of black ash trees throughout Grande Prairie. Affected trees will show leafless branches or may have died completely. Parks Operations recommends the best way for residents to help…