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Get ready for a fun-filled Canada Day with The City of Grande Prairie on July 1!  The celebrations kick off with the Canada Day parade, move to Muskoseepi Park with all-day activities for all ages and cap off with fireworks over the reservoir.  "Canada Day in Grande…
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Create grander splashes at the Aquatera Outdoor Pool this summer with private facility bookings starting June 8.  Private facility rentals are available in one-hour time slots (for a maximum of two hours) on Saturdays and Sundays between 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. during the outdoor…
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The deadline for interested artists to submit expressions of interest for the creation of a Treaty 8 monument has been extended to June 12. The City of Grande Prairie is seeking Requests for Expressions of Interest (RFEI) from artists for the creation of a local monument…
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At approximately 6:00 p.m. yesterday evening, the Grande Prairie Fire Department (GPFD) responded to reports of a wildfire in the area of Crystal Lake Park. The department initiated a full-scale response, calling in off-duty personnel to assist with the incident while ensuring…
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The Aquatera Outdoor Pool schedule is now viewable as the facility gears up to open for the season on Friday, June 7 at the Here Comes Summer event.  “We look forward to re-opening the Aquatera Outdoor Pool for the summer,” said City of Grande Prairie Mayor, Jackie Clayton…
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The City of Grande Prairie is reminding residents of the upcoming public hearing on June 3, 2024, regarding proposed amendments to the regulations for secondary suites. During the hearing, interested residents can share their opinions with Council regarding the proposed…
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The City of Grande Prairie is pleased to announce the launch of  "GP Grows: On Tour," a series of engaging events designed to help residents connect with nature and enjoy the benefits of growing their own food. This season, the City invites the community to participate in…
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Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) Endorsement Council endorsed Mayor Clayton to stand for election on the Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ Board of Directors for the period starting June 2024 and ending June 2025.  Council will assume all costs associated…
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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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The City of Grande Prairie is conducting a Housing Needs Survey to get a better understanding of what types of housing-related supports are relevant to Grande Prairie. The needs assessment is part of the first phase of development for the Affordable Housing Strategy. The new…
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February 22, 2019 City crews are plowing priority 2 roads and hauling away windrows The clearing of sidewalks and trails is ongoing Park bans are in effect on all permanent snow routes Ice control crews are sanding February 21, 2019 Ice control crews are sanding and salting…
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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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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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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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‘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…