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Athletes of all ages and abilities are invited to swim, bike and run their way through the Grande Prairie Triathlon as it returns to Eastlink Centre on July 12, 2026.  The annual event continues to be one of the community's signature sport tourism events, attracting…
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(Grande Prairie, Alta. – June 19, 2026) – Canada Day returns to Grande Prairie on July 1, bringing the community together once again in Muskoseepi Park for one of the City’s biggest summer celebrations. This year’s celebration features the annual downtown parade, live…
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The City of Grande Prairie is pleased to welcome residents and visitors back to the Reverend Forbes Homestead this summer for a beloved seasonal experience. Afternoon tea returns for July and August 2026, inviting guests to slow down, connect with local history, and enjoy a…
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Residential street sweeping begins Monday, June 15 in Week A neighbourhoods across Grande Prairie. Street sweeping removes sand, gravel and debris left behind after winter operations, helping keep neighbourhood streets cleaner and supporting the long-term maintenance of road and…
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The City of Grande Prairie invites residents to share their feedback as part of the 2026 Resident Satisfaction Survey. This survey helps the City better understand residents’ perspectives on City services, community priorities and quality of life in Grande Prairie. The survey is…
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The City of Grande Prairie is enhancing the median on the west side of Bear Creek between 100 Avenue and 99 Avenue, bringing together landscaping and stormwater management improvements in one highly visible corridor. Funded through Council-directed Community Enhancement funding…
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Delegations Ryan Blais and Serge Martin spoke to Council about their public communication. Council directed Administration to bring back a document to a future Council Committee of the Whole meeting regarding an internal Code of Conduct Pledge for Council.  MLA Nolan…
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(Grande Prairie, Alta. – June 5, 2026) – A fire advisory is now in effect for the City of Grande Prairie, including annexed rural areas, as of 3 p.m. on June 5, 2026. Conditions have improved since the Fire Restriction was implemented, but the area remains dry and residents are…
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(Grande Prairie, Alta. – June 3, 2026) – Residents can dive into summer with the opening of the Aquatera Outdoor Pool on Friday, June 5, marking the return of outdoor swimming, splash parks and summer programming across Grande Prairie. From June 5 to 23, residents can enjoy…
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The Grande Prairie Outdoor Pool is opening for general admission starting on Sunday, July 18. The pool is open 7 days a week with public swim times available from 11:00 a.m.- 8:45 p.m. Individual, single-use timeslot booking is still strongly recommended online to guarantee…
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For the meeting held July 12, 2021 Delegations The Grande Prairie Storm presented as a delegate to provide a financial update, plans for the 2021-2022 season and an update on the request for deferred payment on loan and economic recovery funding request. Paul Peters, Grant…
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The City of Grande Prairie invites the community to join in celebrating Heritage Day with a variety of activities taking place between the Grande Prairie Museum and Muskoseepi Park on Saturday, July 31. The event feature historical demonstrations and performances, a live art…
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The Grande Prairie & District Chamber of Commerce will host the first-ever State of the Region with City of Grande Prairie Mayor Jackie Clayton, County of Grande Prairie Reeve Leanne Beaupre and Municipal District of Greenview Reeve Dale Smith. The interactive virtual event…
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This week, construction begins on a new dog park in the South Bear Creek Park. The new park is being developed west of the current dog park, and north of the bike skills park. It is anticipated to be open by the end of July. The facility will have a section for small dogs and a…
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The City of Grande Prairie is reminding the public of the following community facilities that are staying open over Canada Day for residents to enjoy a cool place to escape the heat as forecasted temperatures remain high: The following facilities are open for all members of the…
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Due to inclement weather forecasted, the City of Grande Prairie Canada Day Plaza Rock performances scheduled for Thursday, July 1 at the H.A. Rice Plaza are being relocated to the Bowes Events Centre in Revolution Place. All tickets are being honoured at the new location.…
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For the meeting held June 28, 2021: Moment of Remembrance Council observed a moment of silence in remembrance of the 751 children found at the site of the former Marieval Indian Residential School. Canadian Multiculturalism Day Mayor Jackie Clayton proclaimed June 27th, 2021 as…
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The City of Grande Prairie is advising the public that community facilities are available for drop-in for individuals requiring air conditioning to cool off during the heat wave: The following facilities are open for all members of the public: Ernie Radbourne Pavilion Monday…
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The intersection of 100 Avenue and 100 Street is closed to vehicle traffic beginning July 1, to accommodate continued construction on the Downtown Rehabilitation and Streetscapes Project. The closure is needed for the replacement of all remaining underground infrastructure,…