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The ice surfaces located at the Design Works Centre are fully closing for facility maintenance from May 21 to June 15, 2024. The closure affects all drop-in programming including public skate, stick & puck, figure skating and shinny.  “It’s important for us to provide…
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The Grande Prairie fire ban is now reduced to a fire restriction due to the recent rainfall. Residents are reminded that despite rainy conditions over the past few days, wildfire risk across the region remains high.  The City of Grande Prairie asks residents to take all…
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Following the successful commencement of Phase 1 last year, the City of Grande Prairie is set to begin Phase 2 of the 116 Avenue construction project. This next phase will start on May 27, 2024, focusing on the stretch between 102 Street and 100 Street, with completion aimed for…
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The Grande Prairie Fire Department reminds residents that despite the wet weather, the Fire Ban remains in full effect. The Fire Ban is citywide, encompassing all fire pit areas, including those on public lands and campsites. The risk of wildfire remains high, and adhering to…
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The City of Grande Prairie is hosting the kick-off to summer for the second year in a row with the Here Comes Summer event in Muskoseepi Park on Friday, June 7 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Get into summer fun with the following activities at the Here Comes Summer event: Free swimming…
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Grande Prairie City Council has directed administration to proceed with the redesign and reinstallation of three service club signs to be placed at the new city boundaries. The signs will be funded through the Transportation Department’s operating budget.  This decision…
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Update: May 10, 4:00 p.m. Effective Monday, May 13 all gravel road bans within the City of Grande Prairie will be lifted.  The City thanks residents and commuters who abided by the gravel road bans and aided in protecting the integrity of our gravel road network. Original…
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The City of Grande Prairie is seeking Requests for Expressions of Interest (RFEI) from artists for the creation of a local monument celebrating the 125 anniversary of the Treaty 8 signing.  The anniversary takes place this year on June 21, and is a significant event for…
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The City of Grande Prairie is reminding all residents about seasonal workers in their neighbourhoods. As they carry out their essential duties, we urge the public to assist in ensuring their safety by being aware of how to identify city employees. “We appreciate the community’s…
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The City of Grande Prairie is conducting its bi-annual Resident Satisfaction Survey from May 13 to 31. The Resident Satisfaction Survey provides an unbiased assessment of how satisfied residents are with municipal services. It helps the City understand residents' priorities and…
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With the long weekend coming up in honour of Family Day on Monday, February 18, Mayor Bill Given is encouraging residents to celebrate the holiday together at one of the many events happening across Grande Prairie. “For nearly 30 years we’ve been fortunate to celebrate Family…
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The City of Grande Prairie Youth Council (GPYC) is an advisory committee to City Council made up of youth between the ages of 13-24. GPYC contributes to building a society of active and engaged citizens by creating opportunities to connect youth with the civic order of…
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February 15, 2019 Residential snow clearing continues in Friday's neighbourhoods. They are Gateway, Royal Oaks, Arbour Hills, Northridge, Crystal Heights, Lakeland, Crystal Lake, and Copperwood. City crews are plowing priority 1 and 2 routes and will continue for the duration of…
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Economic Development Promotional Videos Launch Two promotional videos were premiered at City Council tonight.  The videos were created by the Economic Development Department to highlight life in Grande Prairie and provide an overview of industry activity in the region.…
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‘A Year In The Life’ Video Launched to Capture Life in Grande Prairie The City of Grande Prairie is proud to launch ‘A Year in the Life’ – a video that profiles amenities and events City residents have come to know and love as the City of Grande Prairie experienced rapid…
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The City of Grande Prairie awarded $59,600 through the Arts Development Committee to local art and cultural groups in the latest round of Arts Development Funding. $3000 was granted to The Grande Prairie Academy for the Edmonton Ballet Project through the Major Project Fund.…
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Over 330+ volunteers were recognized at the annual City of Grande Prairie Volunteer Recognition Event for their outstanding contributions to the organization and the community. The volunteers were involved in a wide variety of groups and roles across the organization including…
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SELECTED TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM (STEP) - Distracted Driving Alberta Transportation indicates that driver distraction contributes to 20-30% of all collisions and that distracted drivers are three times more likely to be involved in a collision than attentive drivers. While…
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February 8, 2019 Contracted residential clearing crews are currently plowing in Friday areas.  On Monday, they will be in the neighbourhoods of VLA / Montrose, Mountview, Hillside, Crystal Heights, Ivy Lake, and Crystal Landing. City crews are currently plowing priority 2…
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Tracy Persson is joining the Women of Influence Awards as keynote speaker on March 8, International Women’s Day.  Persson is a local entrepreneur and community leader with a focus on helping support and empower other women. She is the owner, designer and creator of two…