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The City of Grande Prairie has issued a fire advisory, effective Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at 12 p.m. due to hot and dry conditions. Under this advisory: Fire permits for open burning and fireworks will not be issued. Existing burning permits are suspended. New fire pit permits…
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A previous version of this release highlighted the splash park hours as 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., whereas it is 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. This is corrected below. The City of Grande Prairie is reminding residents of ways to stay safe in the heat due to forecasted elevated temperatures this week…
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Following City Council’s approval during their  June 17 meeting for the amendments to Policy 357, the Development Grants and Incentive Program (DIG), has been revitalized to better serve the needs of developers and property owners.  As part of the DIG Program, the…
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The City of Grande Prairie begins a three-day Pole Monitoring Program on July 8, weather permitting. The program involves the inspection of structural components of traffic signals, pylon signs, and score clocks to ensure their ongoing reliability. The inspections take place at…
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New wayfinding signage in residential and commercial areas will soon be available to direct people to the City’s trail system, thanks to a recently received federal contribution. The $100,000 investment is supported by $60,000 in contribution funding from the Active…
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Celebrate culture and diversity at the City’s Heritage Day event taking place in the Grande Prairie Museum’s Heritage Village on August 3 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. “Our Heritage Day event is a special opportunity for our community to come together and honour the rich culture of our…
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Reports Council gave first reading to Bylaw C-1475, the Maskwa Medical Center Borrowing Bylaw and Bylaw C-1476, the Maskwa Medical Center Lending Bylaw. Board Appointments Council appointed Bobbi Dawson as Chair of the Grande Prairie Airport Commission for a term ending December…
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The City of Grande Prairie is updating motorist and commuters of essential construction work on the 116 Avenue and 102 Street intersection, beginning early Thursday, July 4, 2024. This project is crucial for the installation of a new concrete storm vault necessary for…
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Update A previous version said that reservations are made through AccessGP. The correct method to make reservations is by contacting the Grande Prairie Museum at 780-830-7090. All reservations that were already made through AccessGP have been accepted and processed. …
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The City of Grande Prairie is proud to announce the completion of the new turf installation at our lawn bowling facility located in Muskoseepi Park.  "Enhancing recreational facilities is one part of Council's strategic priority of improving residents' Quality of Life,”…
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Here are the highlights from the City Council meeting held on April 22, 2019: Delegations The Mighty Peace Youth Society requested funding in support of the 2019 Mighty Peace Day. They received $18,000 in funding from City Council’s Strategic Initiative Fund. Council received…
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The Philip J. Currie Dinosaur Museum, Grande Prairie Museum and Heritage Discovery Centre are collaborating to recognize International Museum Day with free celebrations at all locations on May 18 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. To celebrate the event, each facility is hosting an…
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The City of Grande Prairie is proud to launch the 2019 Grande Prairie Guide and the 2019 Economic Profile. Both publications are developed annually by the City and capture valuable and timely information about life and the economy in Grande Prairie. Within the Grande Prairie…
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The Easter Bunny is hiding Easter eggs across Muskoseepi Park and children ages 2-10 are invited to hop down to the park on Saturday, April 20 to hunt for them at the Easter Eggstravaganza! The Easter Eggstravaganza takes place from noon to 4:00 p.m. and includes an Easter egg…
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Transit services in Grande Prairie will be operating on holiday hours over the weekend due to the statutory holidays for Easter weekend. The hours for the weekend are as follows: Friday, April 19: Regular Sunday schedule (9:00 a.m. - 6:15 p.m.) Saturday, April 20: Regular…
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SELECTED TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM (STEP) – Speed Limits In April, the Selected Traffic Enforcement Program will concentrate on speeding vehicles.  Speed limits, road conditions, weather, traffic and the type of vehicle you drive all influence how fast you should travel.…
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Grande Prairie residents now have the opportunity to share their thoughts and ideas for the new city entrance features. A survey and idea space are available at engage.cityofgp.com/city-entrance-feature until May 3 for residents to provide feedback and share ideas. The survey…
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Voting is now available for youth ages 13-24 to select winners for the Grande Prairie Youth Engagement Awards (GP YEA!) 2019 hosted by the City of Grande Prairie Youth Council. The GP YEA! are presented annually to businesses, schools and community agencies that illustrate the…
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Starting mid-April, Parks Operations is commencing their seasonal tree pruning program to remove or modify selected dead tree snags in the Muskoseepi Corridor and around O’Brien Lake. Trail users in the area are asked to obey project signage in the area and avoid areas that have…
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Public workshops are being held to consult the community as part of the engagement process for the Affordable Housing Strategy. The workshops include a brief overview of the findings and recommendations from the recently completed Community Housing Needs Assessment, followed by…