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(Grande Prairie, Alta. – May 8, 2026) – The City of Grande Prairie and Northwestern Polytechnic (NWP) are proud to announce Design Works Centre will serve as home ice for the inaugural Wolves Women’s Hockey team beginning in Fall 2026. The addition brings a new level of sport…
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(Grande Prairie, Alta. – May 7, 2026) – In Grande Prairie, aging well is shaped by connection, community and the ways people continue to show up for one another over time. That spirit will be on full display June 1 as residents gather for the Aging Well Together: Seniors’ Week…
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(Grande Prairie, Alta. – May 5, 2026) – The City of Grande Prairie joined Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities today to celebrate the official grand opening of the Jumpstart Inclusive Playground at Lions Park. The event, hosted by Jumpstart, included remarks from Mayor Jackie…
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Proclamations  Mayor Jackie Clayton proclaimed May 3 – 9, 2026, as Goodwill Week. Goodwill Industries of Alberta celebrates the incredible communities who have helped the organization realize is mission of connecting Albertans with disabilities to meaningful employment.…
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(Grande Prairie, Alta. – May 5, 2026) – Local seniors are invited to an afternoon of tea, conversation, and community connection at the Bi-Annual Seniors’ Tea. The free event takes place on Wednesday, June 3 from 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Evergreen Park, and is held in recognition…
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Today, the City of Grande Prairie joins communities across Canada in recognizing Red Dress Day and honouring Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives. This day is a time to remember the lives lost, reflect on the ongoing impacts of violence against Indigenous people, and renew…
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(Grande Prairie, Alta. – May 4, 2026) – Youth Week in Grande Prairie returns with a full lineup of activities designed to help young people try new things, build confidence and explore future opportunities. A key highlight is the Youth Career Discovery Expo on May 7 at Bonnetts…
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The City of Grande Prairie is inviting residents and visitors to kick off the 2026 Grande Prairie Stompede with a free community pancake breakfast. The breakfast takes place Wednesday, May 27, from 8:30 to 10 a.m. in the H.A. Rice Plaza at Bonnetts Energy Centre. Parking is…
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(Grande Prairie, Alta. – April 30, 2026) – The City of Grande Prairie is beginning its annual mosquito control operations on May 2, helping reduce mosquito populations and support residents in making the most of the warmer months. Mosquito control work begins in spring and may…
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The City of Grande Prairie invites residents to dig in and pick up free gardening supplies at GP Grows: Dig It on Saturday, May 9 from noon to 4 p.m. at Keyera Place, located at 9401 Park Road. This free, drop-in event provides seed potatoes, seed onions, bare-root strawberry…
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Update: July 2, 2021 The installation of upgraded traffic signal poles at the intersection of 108 Avenue and 96 Street has been moved to August due to a supply shortage of the steel poles. The City expects to receive the material in mid-August, at which time it will be installed…
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Small businesses have a new opportunity to sell their goods in Muskoseepi Park at Pop-Up in the Park happening this summer. A small, outdoor market is being set up at the park along the path between the senior playground and outdoor pool for vendors to sell clothing, crafts,…
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The City of Grande Prairie invites the community to enjoy Canada Day with a variety of in-person and virtual events planned for 2021 including two live concerts, dual aerial fireworks, and a scavenger hunt. All residents are encouraged to join in and show their Canadian pride…
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On Monday, June 7, water levels in the Muskoseepi Park reservoir will be significantly lowered to accommodate safe inspections of the spillway structure scheduled for Tuesday, June 8, as part of the City’s Bear River Control Structure Spillway Assessment and Study. To obtain…
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Delegations Grande Prairie & Area Safe Communities presented to council about their successes and challenges over the course of the past 18-months, the presentation was received for information. Big Brothers Big Sisters Grande Prairie presented to council to share…
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The City of Grande Prairie is investing in upgraded recreation amenities in neighbourhoods by replacing playground equipment, park furnishings, and protective surfaces at three playgrounds. The T.J. Gorman, Annie Higbee and Kyra Paull playgrounds will be closed for approximately…
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Our hearts are with our Indigenous, First Nations, and Metis community in the wake of the discovery of 215 children lost at the former Kamloops Indian Residential School. The City of Grande Prairie enters a time of reflection and mourning. We stand with our Indigenous, …
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The City of Grande Prairie continues to enhance and invest in our community, with more capital projects underway including the sidewalk repair and replacement program, road overlays, and trail reconstruction. Willow Drive Road Overlay in Cobblestone On Monday, May 31, the City’s…
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Grande Prairie RCMP Detachment is excited to announce the launch of a community engagement project focusing on increased visibility in Grande Prairie`s parks, trail systems, and in the downtown core of the city. Grande Prairie RCMP officers will patrol throughout the parks and…
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The City of Grande Prairie is embarking on its largest capital construction year on record, with $54.5 million in budgeted improvements to roads, sidewalks, trails, storm lines, bridges, traffic signal repairs, recreation amenities, and more. As the population of the City…