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The City is seeking an exceptional woman to deliver the keynote address at the 2025 Women of Influence Awards luncheon.   Proposals are being accepted now until November 29, 2024 for women who embody the spirit of the awards and can inspire the audience through personal…
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In response to resident requests and with consideration for daily commuters, CN will repave the rail crossings at both 99 and 100 Avenues this week. The work involves removing the existing surface and repaving, with plans to start Tuesday and continue through Thursday, weather…
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The City of Grande Prairie's snow removal teams are fully prepared for the 2024/2025 winter season, having already responded to significant snowfall over the past weekend. As winter sets in, crews will continue managing snow to ensure safe and efficient travel throughout the…
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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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Here are the highlights from the City Council meeting held on November 18, 2019: Budget 2020 City Council reviewed and approved the 2020 Operating and Capital Budgets, as well as the 2021-2023 Operating and Capital Financial Plans. 2018 Census Results The 2018 census results and…
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Upon conclusion of 2020 City budget deliberations, Grande Prairie City Council endorsed a number of budget recommendations from administration to keep Grande Prairie a safe, vibrant, and welcoming community that continues to prosper. Highlights During the deliberations, some of…
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The Community Opioid Response Task Force is hosting an Opioid Education Session on Wednesday, November 20 that is open to the whole community. Featured at the session will be a screening of the Critical Condition: The Opioid Crisis in Grande Prairie video series, special guest…
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A two-week round of residential snow clearing has been activated and will begin on Wednesday, November 13. Residential snow clearing begins when activated by the City with consideration of snow accumulations and upcoming weather conditions. It occurs in two-week rotations and is…
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The City of Grande Prairie is making upgrades to three traffic cabinets and one set of traffic signals leading to traffic impacts at four intersections beginning November 11, 2019. The traffic signal cabinets impact the following intersections: 100 Street & 82 Avenue (South…
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Here are the highlights from the City Council meeting held on November 4, 2019: Delegations The Grande Prairie Regional College Students’ Association presented to Council on student priorities involving the City. Rob Petron from the Grande Prairie Petroleum Association presented…
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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…