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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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Sundays in the Park returns this summer with various activities for the community to check out on a trip to Muskoseepi Park.  Events are organized with local community groups, are free to attend and are family-friendly for all ages.  “We’re excited to partner with our…
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The City of Grande Prairie announces the commencement of its 2024 Sidewalk Improvement Program beginning Tuesday, July 2. This year, the focus is on upgrading sidewalks to meet modern standards, specifically targeting small residential streets. The scope of the program includes…
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The City of Grande Prairie reminds residents that the tax payment deadline is Friday, June 28, 2024. To assist residents in meeting this deadline, City Hall has extended service hours from June 26 to June 28. "We understand that many residents have busy schedules, and we hope…
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The City of Grande Prairie and County of Grande Prairie invite community members to review and share their thoughts on the draft Intermunicipal Development Plan (IDP).  The IDP is a long-term, strategic plan required by the Municipal Government Act that outlines a vision…
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The City of Grande Prairie is getting ready for another year of Canada Day celebrations happening downtown on Monday, July 1.  The Canada Day parade begins at 2 p.m. and travels from Hillside to Northwestern Polytechnic Parking Lot A via 100 Avenue. Several roads and…
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Registration closes on Sunday, June 30 for the Eastlink Centre Triathlon, taking place on Sunday, July 7.  “We are looking forward to this year’s Eastlink Centre Triathlon being the greatest turnout yet,” said City of Grande Prairie Mayor, Jackie Clayton. “There are less…
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The City of Grande Prairie has received a $10,000 grant from Tree Canada’s Community Tree Grants program, made possible through CN’s EcoConnexions - From the Ground Up program. The funding supports the continuation of community tree planting efforts, bringing environmental and…
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The City of Grande Prairie is conducting its municipal census and is urging all residents to participate. This process helps gather essential information that shapes the future of our community, influencing decisions on infrastructure, services, and more.  "We’re at a…
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In response to the ongoing health workforce challenges, Grande Prairie City Council approved the Health Care Attraction and Retention Strategy during the Council meeting held on Monday, June 17.  The Strategy focuses on three key areas: information, incentives, and…
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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…