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UPDATED November 27, 2025 A previous version of this release indicated that playground zones are in effect starting at 7:30 a.m. This was incorrect and has now been updated to reflect the correct time of 8:30 a.m. as stated in bylaw  C-1166. School zones come into effect…
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Visitors are invited to play, skate and swim across three City facilities to celebrate Alberta Day on Saturday, August 31.  The City is offering free facility access to the Eastlink Centre, Activity & Reception Centre and hosting a public skate, including a skate with…
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Effective Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at 2:00 p.m., the City of Grande Prairie Fire Department has lifted the Fire Restriction for the city. This decision follows recent rain and cooler temperatures, which have reduced the wildfire danger in the area to a moderate level. This…
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The City of Grande Prairie begins it’s Storm Outfall and 106 Avenue Rehabilitation Project September 3, at Muskoseepi Park. The project aims to enhance infrastructure and improve storm system functionality in the area. Project Timeline and Locations: September 3: Section of…
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Delegations The Grande Prairie & District Golden Age Centre presented to Council in regards to expansion of their facility. Heena Angral presented to Council to express thanks for their support of the First Chariot Festival of Grande Prairie and to start discussions for next…
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Effective September 23, 2024, the Grande Prairie Enforcement Services (GPES) front counter, currently located at Cedar Point, will be relocated to the Grande Prairie RCMP detachment.  As a result of this merger, in-person GPES front counter services like Vehicle for Hire…
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Starting August 21 the City of Grande Prairie begins a comprehensive road rehabilitation project on 84 Avenue and 116 Street. This project aims to address current and future traffic demands while enhancing the quality of the road infrastructure. The work will proceed in three…
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The City of Grande Prairie is notifying the community about upcoming work at the 132 Avenue CN rail crossing. CN will be conducting essential infrastructure upgrades, leading to a temporary lane reduction. The work begins on Wednesday, August 14 and is expected to last one day,…
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The City’s annual free outdoor concert and block party, Experience Grande Prairie, returns to the City Centre on Friday, August 30 for its third year. The event highlights Grande Prairie as a fun, youthful and vibrant community, featuring live music, beer gardens, food trucks…
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Starting Thursday, August 8, the City of Grande Prairie begins a comprehensive road rehabilitation on 92 Street between 74 Avenue and Woody Channel (south of 84 Avenue).  The project aims to accommodate both current and future traffic needs, fostering economic growth and…
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City of Grande Prairie administration continue to work with local project consultants, Field Engineering & Associates Ltd. to finish construction on the outdoor pool. “We hear the community and know there is an eagerness to visit the outdoor pool,” said Director of Corporate…
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The City of Grande Prairie’s 2019 Retail Market Analysis shows emerging opportunity for commercial investment in Trader Ridge and Westgate. At the end of 2018, Grande Prairie’s total market size exceeded $4.7 billion in retail spending, an amount almost unheard of for a city of…
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The Year 4 Report Card (2018-2019) from Grande Prairie’s Five Year Plan to End Homelessness (2015-2019) was released today by the City of Grande Prairie and the Community Advisory Board on Housing and Homelessness Highlights from this year’s results include: Housing First…
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Muskoseepi Park is opening up the opportunity for food truck vendors to provide a lunch and dinner service at the park during the summer months. The opportunity is available during the week and weekends for the months of July and August, with potential for extension into…
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The City of Grande Prairie granted $9,968 to local athletes through the latest round of Pursuit of Excellence Funding. $3000 was awarded through the Athlete Development Fund. This fund assists coaches and athletes to attend clinics and conferences or high performance and…
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SELECTED TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM (STEP) - Construction Zone – Safety (Speeding) Enforcement Officers will spend the month of July concentrating on road safety within construction zones. Motorists are reminded to use caution and slow down when approaching a construction or…
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City Council Highlights for July 2, 2019 Here are the highlights from the City Council meeting held on July 2, 2019 2020 Budget City Council has directed administration to prepare the 2020 budget with a tax increase that does not exceed, plus or minus, 1% of the best estimation…
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All events at Revolution Place scheduled over the Canada Day weekend are proceeding rain or shine. Municipal Government Day Municipal Government Day proceeds today inside Revolution Place from 4:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m. The free, public event includes a barbeque, bouncy castles, City…
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The City of Grande Prairie has launched a Snow and Ice Control Satisfaction Survey ahead of a scheduled review of the policy for Snow and Ice Control. The survey launched on June 24 and is designed to gauge City resident’s satisfaction with Snow & Ice Control, as well as…
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The City of Grande Prairie and the Community Advisory Board on Housing and Homelessness (CABH) are hosting their Annual Report to the Community on Ending Homelessness on Friday, July 5. The event takes place at Teresa Sargent Hall from 11:30 a.m.- 1:30 p.m. and features the…