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The City of Grande Prairie advises that 132 Avenue (Highway 670) is closed in both directions between 97B Street and 99 Street, due to unforeseen circumstances. Traffic is being redirected to alternate routes. The truck route is also closed. Trucks entering the city eastbound…
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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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Pickleball enthusiasts are now able to enjoy the sport at the Dave Barr Community Centre. From Monday to Friday, the community centre is offering a drop-in adult pickleball time from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Four courts are available during this time. “We know there is a huge and…
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The City of Grande Prairie has begun the process to create an Area Redevelopment Plan (ARP) for the College Park neighbourhood. The College Park ARP will establish the vision for the area including guiding redevelopment and future growth in the established neighbourhood. The…
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A memorial for those who have lost their lives while experiencing homelessness in Grande Prairie this year is taking place on Thursday, May 30. The annual Healing Hearts memorial event takes place from 11:30 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. by the train trestle in Muskoseepi Park. The event…
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The City of Grande Prairie Youth Council presented their Grande Prairie Youth Engagement Awards (GP YEA!) to five local businesses, organizations and individuals at their event on Monday, May 6. Recipients of the awards include: Youth Friendly Business Award – Nitehawk…
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SELECTED TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM (STEP) – Motorcycle Safety During the month of May, Enforcement Services focuses on motorcycle safety for the Selected Traffic Enforcement Program. All motorists are reminded to be aware of their surroundings and exercise a higher degree of…
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Here are the highlights from the City Council meeting held on May 6, 2019: Delegations A representative from the Bear Creek Folk Festival presented as a delegate. Amended Schedule of Council and Committee Meetings for 2019 Council approved an amended schedule of Council and…
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City Council approved the 2019 Large Scale Tourism Grant Funding allocations at the Council meeting on May 6. The funding was allocated as follows: $50,000 to the Grande Prairie Stompede $25,000 to the 2019 Canadian Men’s and Master Men’s Fastball Championship $87,500 to the…
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Seasonal street sweeping operations continue throughout the City of Grande Prairie in May and June. Crews will street sweep priority 2 routes and transit bus routes in May, the operation is anticipated to take the entire month. Street sweeping crews will then move into…
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Beginning Wednesday, May 1, the right turning lane for traffic turning from 84 Avenue onto 116 Street will be closed to accommodate the installation of a water main for the Kensington Development. A detour is in place for motorists wishing to travel north from 84 Avenue.…
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The Canadian Music Week (CMW) Broadcast Jury has released the list of nominees for this year’s Canadian Radio Music Awards (CRMA) including a nomination of Revolution Place under the Major Facility (Under 8000) Award Category. The Major Facility (Under 8000) Award Category…