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The City of Grande Prairie is excited to announce that Dave Barr Community Centre is hosting a third year of free PD day skates, sponsored by ARC Resources Ltd. Sponsored 2024/2025 skates take place at Dave Barr from 3:30 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. on the following days: September 20…
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The City of Grande Prairie is providing an update on the road rehabilitation project on 84 Avenue and 116 Street. Due to an equipment delay, the full-depth reclamation portion of the work initially scheduled to begin on August 21 is now expected to commence on September 14.…
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The City of Grande Prairie continues its 2024 road rehabilitation project with resurfacing work first on 116 Avenue followed by 102 Street. This project is part of a broader initiative to upgrade several key roads. Work is ongoing tomorrow through to end of September, weather…
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The Eastlink Centre is proud to be participating in the Canadian Parks and Recreation Association's National Safe Swimming Recovery Program. . This initiative aims to address the national lifeguard shortage by offering subsidized certifications and employment opportunities for…
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The City of Grande Prairie is providing an update on the ongoing roadwork on 116 Avenue with significant progress being made between 102 Street and 100 Street.  The work, which includes full depth reclamation (FDR) operations is part of improving the lifespan of our…
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The City of Grande Prairie continues the 2024 Storm Drainage Rehabilitation Program, enhancing stormwater infrastructure and public trails around Muskoseepi Park.  This stage of the program, beginning September 11, includes significant upgrades across three primary areas,…
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Festival of Trees Sponsorship Council approved $10,000 in sponsorship to the Grande Prairie Regional Hospital Foundation for Festival of Trees. Bear Creek Dam Engagement Plan Council amended the Bear Creek Engagement Plan to allow for Council decision to be made in Spring 2026.…
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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’s Pursuit of Excellence Committee is currently seeking applications for another public member to join the committee. The Pursuit of Excellence Committee meets regularly to administer the Pursuit of Excellence funding to local athletes, coaches, and…
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The City of Grande Prairie and Disabled Transportation Society (DTS) are pleased to announce that the service model for accessible transportation in Grande Prairie and region will be transferred to the City of Grande Prairie effective September 1, 2019. The City will assume…
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With the increase in outdoor events in Grande Prairie, the Event Permit Bylaw has been updated to reflect the growing requirements to support these activities. The changes in Bylaw C-1405 will ensure a timely application process to assist the event organizers in acquiring their…
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Alberta's 45th Heritage Day is being celebrated on August 5 in Grande Prairie with a showcase of Canadian heritage and multiculturalism at Muskoseepi Park and the Grande Prairie Museum. Muskoseepi Park is showcasing a variety of cultural music and dance performances by local and…
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The City of Grande Prairie in partnership with the Government of Alberta’s Family and Community Supports Services (FCSS) Program is offering a Collaboration Grant: Building Capacity for Collaboration and Systems Transformation Funding to local organizations and groups aiming to…
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The City of Grande Prairie is excited to announce Angela Redding as the new General Manager for the Community Knowledge Campus. “Angela Redding has been a valuable employee of the City of Grande Prairie for over 25 years, and has proven herself as a strong, people-focused leader…
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The recent wet weather has caused an outbreak of fireblight disease in Grande Prairie’s urban forest. Fireblight is legislated under the Agricultural Pests Act of Alberta and must be controlled wherever found.  It affects apple, crabapple, pear, hawthorn and mountain ash…
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The next three phases of the City’s annual Road Rehabilitation Program are underway. Phase 2 will see roads milled and repaved in three locations: Beginning on July 22, 108 Street between 76 Avenue and 84 Avenue. This location will have a concrete pad installed on the left…
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Alberta’s energy efficiency industry is real and growing. An upcoming event presented by the City of Grande Prairie and Energy Efficiency Alberta is showing local business how they can be part of the trend. The Growing the Energy Efficiency Industry in the Grande Prairie Region…
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Here are the highlights from the City Council meeting held on July 15, 2019 Long-Term Economic Development Strategic Plan City Council approved the long-term economic development strategic plan as presented. The plan outlines an economic development strategy for the City to…