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The City of Grande Prairie is canvassing neighbourhoods starting the week of May 13 to revise the property photo archive, update tax assessment records and perform exterior property inspections to ensure accurate data.   “The neighbourhood canvassing is an essential part in…
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UPDATE: April 19, 2024 As of Friday, April 19, 2024 the gravel roads ban has been updated to be in effect at 75% axle weight 24 hours a day on all gravel roads. The City of Grande Prairie begins gravel road bans on Friday, March 15, 2024 restricting travel on all gravel roads…
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Residents can now submit applications for the 2024 Clean Energy Improvement Program (CEIP). The CEIP is an innovative financing tool that helps residential property owners pay for energy efficiency and renewable energy upgrades. “We’re excited to re-introduce this program for…
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The City of Grande Prairie encourages residents to be proactive in mitigating fire hazards and to not be caught unprepared in the upcoming season.  Grande Prairie is preparing for hotter and drier weather this season following a period of lower-than-normal snowfall. The…
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The City of Grande Prairie has signed a new five-year naming rights agreement with West Fraser for the fieldhouse located at the Eastlink Centre. The amenity has been renamed as the West Fraser Fieldhouse. “The West Fraser Fieldhouse signifies a significant investment in our…
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The City of Grande Prairie has implemented an immediate fire restriction that will remain in effect until further notice.  This measure is being taken due to current dry weather conditions increasing the risk of fire spread and supports the City’s ongoing commitment to…
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Applications are now open for the City of Grande Prairie’s Community Microgrant Funding. The Community Microgrant is intended to foster connections and pride in the community through the funding of gatherings, projects, and celebrations of arts and culture. It provides…
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A previous version of this release indiciated May 30 for the Operational Services Committee Meeting, whereas it is April 30. This is corrected below. Residents of Pinnacle Ridge are asked to provide their feedback on the $12.50 levy which supports the operation and maintenance…
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Delegations Bruce Tattrie presented to Council on the Grande Prairie Airshow Committee’s application for Large Scale Tourism Funding.   Council approved allocation of the 2024 Large Scale Tourism Grant Funding in the amount of $50,000 to the 2024 Grande Prairie…
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City Council has approved Cedar Point as the official name of the Coordinated Care Campus facility. The name was chosen as cedar has ensured the survival of people for thousands of years and has become a powerful symbol of strength and revitalization. The deep respect for cedar…
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Grande Prairie's population is 69,088 according to the unofficial 2018 municipal census results. The unofficial population number is up 532 individuals from the last municipal census conducted in 2015. "Even through challenging economic times like the last couple years, Grande…
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The cycling route for the Eastlink Centre Triathlon Route is changing for the race this year on Sunday, September 9. Cyclists will now race down 68 Avenue from Knowledge Way to Poplar Drive. This new route aims to improve the triathlon experience based on feedback from last year…
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City of Grande Prairie Mayor, Bill Given; RCMP Deputy Commissioner Todd Sean; and Accident Support Services President, Steve Sanderson marked the opening of the Grande Prairie Collision Reporting Centre with speeches and a ribbon cutting ceremony, earlier today. The centre is…
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Here are the highlights from the City Council meeting on August 27, 2018: Delegations Several delegations presented in regards to the City of Grande Prairie's Cannabis Retail Bylaws. A representative of the Avondale Neighbourhood Association presented about signage around the…
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Beginning Monday, August 27, the intersection of 84 Avenue and Patterson Drive will be a four-way stop for all motorists. The lights at the intersection are dark to allow for upgrades to the traffic signals. All vehicle and pedestrian commuters will be impacted and there is a…
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Residents are reminded that several temporary closures are taking place at the Eastlink Centre starting on Saturday, August 25 for annual maintenance. From Saturday, August 25 to Sunday, September 9 the 25 metre pool, lazy river, splash park, FLOW Rider, water slides and water…
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Residents in Grande Prairie are able to report non-injury accidents at the Collision Reporting Centre beginning at 10 a.m. on Monday, August 27. The Centre is the first in Canada for an RCMP-policed community. It is expected to create capacity for Grande Prairie RCMP officers to…
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The City of Grande Prairie's Planning and Development Department has issued development permits for ten cannabis retail locations. The cannabis retail stores that were issued development permits are located as follows: 10016 - 102 Ave 11109 - 100 Street 10012 - 99 Avenue 9702…
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Due to popular demand, the schedule for members of the public who donated personalized bricks for construction of the Canada Games Arena to claim their original bricks has been extended. The original brick pick-up schedule was from Tuesday, August 14 to Thursday, August 16…
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Over the next two weeks, representatives from the City's tax and assessment department will be canvassing neighbourhoods to update the photo archive and online records. The photos are updated every five years and are important as they create a record of any changes to properties…