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The City of Grande Prairie is experiencing a surge in housing construction not seen in a decade, with $55.1 million in residential building permits recorded by the end of June 2025, representing over 230 new housing units in various stages of construction. It is anticipated that…
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The City of Grande Prairie has advanced its 2025 capital construction season with road rehabilitation work beginning today (Wednesday, July 2) on Crystal Lake Drive between 124 Avenue and Lakeland Drive, helping extend the life of the roadway and improve driving comfort. This…
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The City of Grande Prairie advises residents of road closures, transit route changes and temporary Eastlink Centre facility impacts due to the Grande Prairie Triathlon taking place Sunday, July 6. Facility Impacts The Eastlink Centre serves as the central venue for the triathlon…
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Delegations The Prairie Gallery Society presented to Council regarding the Montrose Cultural Centre Remediation project. Brooks Hoffos presented to Council regarding rabbits in neighbourhoods. Declaration of Insufficiency of Petition  Council received the Declaration of…
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The City of Grande Prairie is now accepting applications for election workers to support the upcoming 2025 Municipal Election. Election workers play a critical role in ensuring the integrity and efficiency of the voting process. Multiple paid positions are available for both…
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The City of Grande Prairie is seeking a corporate naming rights partner for the ball diamonds located at South Bear Creek Park. “South Bear Creek Park is a cornerstone of sport, recreation and community connection in Grande Prairie,” said City of Grande Prairie Events and…
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The City of Grande Prairie invites residents and visitors to enjoy a timeless tradition at one of the city’s most cherished heritage sites. Afternoon tea at the Reverend Forbes Homestead returns this July and August, offering a unique opportunity to experience local history,…
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The City of Grande Prairie is calling on residents to get involved as volunteers for the upcoming 2025 Special Olympics Alberta Summer Games, taking place July 11–13.  Volunteers are needed in a variety of roles, including:• Bocce Officials – ensuring fair play and accurate…
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The City of Grande Prairie is introducing a new Accessibility Pass to support individuals with physical or cognitive disabilities during lineups for carnival rides while ensuring everyone can enjoy a fun and welcoming Canada Day celebration at Muskoseepi Park.  The…
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The City of Grande Prairie reminds residents that the tax payment deadline is Monday, June 30, 2025. To assist residents in meeting this deadline, City Hall has extended service hours June 26-27 and June 30. "We understand that many residents have busy schedules, and we hope…
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Starting July 17, the Grande Prairie Outdoor Pool is introducing additional booking times and increasing the maximum booking size to 35 people. There will now be 6 x 45-minute time slots available for booking each weekday and 8 x 60-minute bookings on Friday, Saturday and Sunday…
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Here are the highlights for the City Council Meeting held July 13, 2020: Delegations The following delegations attended City Council today: Bandaged Paws presented regarding support for the organization as they continue to support the community in caring for animals, the…
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The City of Grande Prairie’s 2020 Sidewalk Program is scheduled to begin throughout the city on Wednesday. Existing sidewalks will be removed and replaced with new, wider sidewalks. Swanavon – On Wednesday, July 15 Wapiti Gravel Suppliers will begin replacing sidewalks on 101…
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The Reverend Forbes Homestead and Pioneer Hospital is officially open for the season. The hours of operation are Wednesday to Saturday, 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. The Reverend Forbes Homestead is operated by the Grande Prairie Museum and is located behind the QEII Hospital (10424 96…
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City and County Establish Protocols For ICF Mediation Joint Media Release | July 7, 2020 Protocols to govern mediated discussions between City and County of Grande Prairie Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework (ICF) negotiation teams will be presented to the respective Councils…
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Joint Media Release - The City of Grande Prairie and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Grande Prairie and Area The City of Grande Prairie and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Grande Prairie are proud to announce an exciting, new partnership to support over 1200 children and parents to…
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Update: July 16, 2020: The Muskoseepi Park trail north of 68 Avenue near Mission Heights is open to the public. Trail users are advised to stay on the trail and exercise caution in the area between 68 Ave and 72 Avenue, as natural water movements may cause creek bank movement.…
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SELECTED TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM (STEP) Construction Zone – Safety (Speeding) Annually, there is construction work in and around Grande Prairie that may have an impact on traffic. As the City works hard to improve and revitalize our roads, Enforcement Officers will spend the…
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Due to extreme weather conditions in the forecast, the City of Grande Prairie Canada Day fireworks display and reverse parade for Wednesday, July 1 been postponed to Saturday, July 4. The parade route remains the same and will run from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. and the fireworks display…
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Here are the highlights for the City Council Meeting held June 29, 2020: Open Delegations Two delegations attended City Council today, representatives from Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Grande Prairie presented to Council as an open delegation. Their request was assigned…