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Delegations Rick Murray presented an update for Ducks Unlimited Canada’s Boreal Wetland Centre. The building had an open house, infrastructure improvements as well as various events and activities to improve community awareness. Council accepted the presentation as information.…
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The City of Grande Prairie advises that 132 Avenue (Highway 670) between 97B Street and 99 Street will be open to passenger traffic early this evening. The original incident causing the road closure occurred on July 9, 2024, when a CN contractor damaged an Aquatera water main…
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Effective at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, the City of Grande Prairie Fire Department has issued a Fire Ban within the municipal boundaries. The ban is in place due to hot and dry conditions, creating an extreme fire hazard threat for the area. "Given the current hot and…
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The City of Grande Prairie began replacing two playgrounds on Tuesday, July 9. Work began on the playground at Monkman Park in O’Brien Lake, with the playground located at 74 Avenue and 107 Street in the Mission Heights subdivision scheduled to start soon. To complete the…
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The City of Grande Prairie advises that 132 Avenue (Highway 670) is closed in both directions between 97B Street and 99 Street, due to unforeseen circumstances. Traffic is being redirected to alternate routes. The truck route is also closed. Trucks entering the city eastbound…
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The City of Grande Prairie has issued a fire advisory, effective Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at 12 p.m. due to hot and dry conditions. Under this advisory: Fire permits for open burning and fireworks will not be issued. Existing burning permits are suspended. New fire pit permits…
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A previous version of this release highlighted the splash park hours as 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., whereas it is 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. This is corrected below. The City of Grande Prairie is reminding residents of ways to stay safe in the heat due to forecasted elevated temperatures this week…
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Following City Council’s approval during their  June 17 meeting for the amendments to Policy 357, the Development Grants and Incentive Program (DIG), has been revitalized to better serve the needs of developers and property owners.  As part of the DIG Program, the…
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The City of Grande Prairie begins a three-day Pole Monitoring Program on July 8, weather permitting. The program involves the inspection of structural components of traffic signals, pylon signs, and score clocks to ensure their ongoing reliability. The inspections take place at…
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New wayfinding signage in residential and commercial areas will soon be available to direct people to the City’s trail system, thanks to a recently received federal contribution. The $100,000 investment is supported by $60,000 in contribution funding from the Active…
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City Council approved a new Fees, Rates and Charges Bylaw at a Special Council Meeting held on June 6. The new bylaw incorporates all fees and charges into a consolidated bylaw with an updated fee schedule, which will provide ease of administration and enable regular review.…
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The City of Grande Prairie is launching a series of workshops and an open house to help the public learn about reducing energy waste in their homes and businesses. The open house takes place on June 20 at the Muskoseepi Park Ernie Radbourne Pavilion from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.…
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The City of Grande Prairie met with representatives from the Disabled Transportation Society this afternoon to productively work together on options for accessible transportation in Grande Prairie. The City and the Society have agreed to these priorities moving forward: Work…
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The City of Grande Prairie is seeking feedback on the Hillside neighbourhood logo and entrance feature design. The survey takes under 5 minutes to complete and asks about preferences for the logo, the entrance sign and the landscaping around the sign. It features three logo…
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All members of the community are invited to join the City of Grande Prairie on Thursday, June 27 for an afternoon of free, fun-filled celebrations at Municipal Government Day as we highlight all the municipality has to offer and give back to the community. The event takes place…
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Here are the highlights from the City Council meeting held on June 4, 2019: Delegations Members of the community attended as delegates regarding accessible transportation. Resolution for AUMA Convention Council approved the submission of the resolution on Children’s Health Care…
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Playground projects in Muskoseepi Park and Maskwoteh Park are scheduled to be open to public later this summer as final construction commences. Muskoseepi Park Completion of construction on the Muskoseepi Park playground project officially started up again on May 30. Contractors…
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The City of Grande Prairie is working with the Disabled Transportation Society to ensure accessible transportation services remain in our community and the region. Representatives from the City of Grande Prairie and Disabled Transportation Services board members are meeting…
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The first phase of the City’s annual Road Rehabilitation program is set to begin on June 3 with construction on the following roadways: 104 Avenue between 110 Street and 116 Street and 100 Avenue Services Road June 3 to June 25, 2019 107 Avenue between 108 Street and 110…
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The City of Grande Prairie is committed to supporting modes of accessible transportation in our community and the region. Our main focus is always on the users of the service. We want to ensure first priority routes that meet vital needs such as medical appointments, education…