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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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The City’s Grande Prairie Museum has partnered with the Boreal Wetland Centre, Philip, J. Currie Dinosaur Museum and Veterans Memorial Gardens & Interpretive Centre to celebrate International Museum Day (IMD) on Saturday, May 18. Each museum has free admission from 11 a.m.…
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The City of Grande Prairie is holding a public hearing on proposed amendments to the regulations governing secondary suites on June 3, 2024.  At the hearing, residents who are interested may share their opinions with Council regarding the proposed amendments. Council will…
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Parking bans on permanent snow routes have been lifted as of 9 p.m. on Wednesday, February 27. The City thanks all residents for their cooperation during snow clearing efforts since parking bans began on January 2, 2019. The parking bans began on January 2, since then the region…
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Following a competitive search, the City of Grande Prairie City Council has appointed Horacio Galanti, P.Eng as City Manager. “Council has been committed to conducting a competitive process that would identify the most qualified candidate possible to lead the City administration…
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Here are the highlights from the City Council meeting on February 25, 2019: Land Use Bylaw Amendment C-1260-103 Council approved Land Use Bylaw Amendment C-1260-103, re-designating 820484 Street from an Urban Reserve District to a Site Specific Direct Control District. This…
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March 1, 2019 Parking bans have been lifted from all permanent snow routes Crews are picking up piles including working on parking lot piles, and plowing paved lanes Crews are clearing City-owned sidewalks and trails Ice control crews are sanding priority 1 and 2 routes…
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The City of Grande Prairie is proud to have already incorporated into practice many of the guidelines announced by the Government of Alberta on February 21, 2019. The City of Grande Prairie has seen proven results on the success of Automated Traffic Enforcement (ATE) and a…
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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…