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The City of Grande Prairie is notifying motorists and commuters of a traffic flow change at the intersection of 116 Avenue and 102 Street, beginning tonight, Monday, July 29.  The project is essential for the installation of underground utilities connecting pipes to the new…
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In accordance with the contract warranty from the Downtown Rehabilitation and Streetscapes Project, the City of Grande Prairie will begin replacing several unhealthy trees along 100 Avenue starting today.  Work is taking place on the west side of 100 Avenue at 102 Street,…
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The City of Grande Prairie begins its annual Bridge Repair and Maintenance Program on July 26. This initiative aims to ensure the safety, functionality, and longevity of the city’s bridge infrastructure by addressing various repair needs at several identified locations…
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The Eastlink Centre annual maintenance shutdown is scheduled to take place from September 3-27.   The shutdown maintenance helps ensure the facility’s longevity by completing preventative work, repairs, a deep clean and upgrades to amenities. By prioritizing repairs and…
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The results of the City of Grande Prairie’s 2024 Resident Satisfaction Survey are now available to review.  Completed from May 13 to 31, 2024, the survey collected an unbiased assessment of how satisfied residents are with municipal services. The survey’s findings were…
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The City of Grande Prairie, as part of the Grande Prairie Regional Emergency Partnership (GPREP), is accepting evacuees from Jasper at the reception centre located in Bonnetts Energy Centre (10017 99 Avenue).  The reception centre is open until 8 p.m. on July 23 and from 9…
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Delegations Rick Murray presented an update for Ducks Unlimited Canada’s Boreal Wetland Centre. The building had an open house, infrastructure improvements as well as various events and activities to improve community awareness. Council accepted the presentation as information.…
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The City of Grande Prairie advises that 132 Avenue (Highway 670) between 97B Street and 99 Street will be open to passenger traffic early this evening. The original incident causing the road closure occurred on July 9, 2024, when a CN contractor damaged an Aquatera water main…
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Effective at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, the City of Grande Prairie Fire Department has issued a Fire Ban within the municipal boundaries. The ban is in place due to hot and dry conditions, creating an extreme fire hazard threat for the area. "Given the current hot and…
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The City of Grande Prairie began replacing two playgrounds on Tuesday, July 9. Work began on the playground at Monkman Park in O’Brien Lake, with the playground located at 74 Avenue and 107 Street in the Mission Heights subdivision scheduled to start soon. To complete the…
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The first phase of the City’s annual Road Rehabilitation program is set to begin on June 3 with construction on the following roadways: 104 Avenue between 110 Street and 116 Street and 100 Avenue Services Road June 3 to June 25, 2019 107 Avenue between 108 Street and 110…
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The City of Grande Prairie is committed to supporting modes of accessible transportation in our community and the region. Our main focus is always on the users of the service. We want to ensure first priority routes that meet vital needs such as medical appointments, education…
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Start planning your summer- registration is open for the City of Grande Prairie’s 2019 Summer Camps! The City is proud to offer a fun selection of summer camps across our many facilities. A variety of camps are available for children with interests in athletics, recreation or…
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The Grande Prairie Community Opioid Response Task Force is hosting multiple opioid crisis education sessions in the coming weeks to provide education and resources to members of the community impacted by the crisis. Two sessions are being held, with each session focusing on…
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All burning is suspended within the City of Grande Prairie. No new open burning permits will be issued until conditions improve in the City and GP Forest Area. Fire Ban includes the following but is not limited: All opening burning Consumer fireworks and exploding targets…
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Here are the highlights from the City Council meeting held on May 21, 2019: June 3, 2019 – Council Meeting Change of Date The next City Council meeting date has been changed. The meeting is now scheduled for June 4, 2019 at 3:00 p.m. in Council Chambers located in City Hall.…
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The City of Grande Prairie has launched a new interactive GP Traffic Planner Map that provides residents with an improved online experience when seeking information about construction projects within the City. The new traffic planner map is an upgrade from the previous…
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The City of Grande Prairie has issued a Request for Information (RFI) to gather information from potential service providers in order to help determine future options for accessible transportation. The RFI is issued as a result of the Handibus Feasibility Study completed in 2018…
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The City of Grande Prairie is proud to partner with Ernie’s Sports Experts for the second time to bring a bike registry event to Grande Prairie. On May 25, 2019, residents have the opportunity to register bikes with the City’s Enforcement Services between the hours of 11 a.m.…
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Two asphalt trails are scheduled to be replaced beginning May 13 as part of the 2019 Trail Rehabilitation Program. The trails to be replaced are located: On the north side of O’Brien Lake West of 91 Street in County Side South The specified trails will be closed to the public…