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With the arrival of spring and the increasing number of residents and visitors enjoying the City's parklands, pathways, and trails, the City wishes to remind everyone about the appropriate use of personal transportation options (i.e., vehicles which the City’s Parkland Bylaw…
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The City of Grande Prairie and Grande Prairie Police Commission are pleased to extend an invitation to the public for the swearing-in ceremony of Chief Dwayne Lakusta, the inaugural Chief of Police for the newly established Grande Prairie Police Service.  Before they can…
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Residents are invited to join the City's annual City Scrub, a community clean-up to clear away and properly dispose winter debris and litter. From April 2 until April 30, residents are encouraged to spend 20 minutes picking up litter in parks and nearby areas. Once the litter is…
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The City of Grande Prairie is conducting a municipal census from May 1 to June 30, 2024. The primary purpose of conducting the census is to produce a total population count of residents in the City. The count provides the basis for calculating per capita provincial grants. As a…
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The City of Grande Prairie has started seasonal street sweeping operations on arterial roads. Street sweeping includes cleaning debris from the roadway, medians, concrete barriers, and boulevards. Sweeping of the arterial and collector roadways and transit routes is anticipated…
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The City of Grande Prairie will be performing annual pest and mosquito control operations within the municipal boundaries of Grande Prairie starting in April. Pest control operations include spraying for noxious weeds, insects and plant diseases. All products used are registered…
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Several municipal services presently located at the City on 99 building are relocating to the Coordinated Care Campus effective April 1, 2024. The move includes: Enforcement Services, Mobile Outreach, Community Social Development (CSD), Housing & Homeless Initiatives (HHI),…
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Registration is now open for the 2024 Eastlink Centre Triathlon, taking place on Sunday, July 7. Race categories include adult, Kids of Steel and an exciting new category for children ages five and under. The Eastlink Centre Triathlon has also been awarded the Triathlon Alberta…
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Delegations Wendy Evert presented as a delegate regarding garbage dumpster pick-up concerns behind Sunrise Towers. Council accepted the presentation as information. County/City Cost-Sharing Agreement Mediation Protocols Council endorsed the 2024 Recreation and Culture Cost…
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During their meeting held March 11, City Council approved the 2024 Advocacy Priority List. The key advocacy priorities for 2024 are: Electricity Distribution Costs; Health Care Supports; Medical First Response Funding; Northwestern Polytechnic Support; and Provincial and…
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The City of Grande Prairie is gearing up for the second annual Eastlink Centre Triathlon on Sunday, September 9.    A variety of race options are available for participants of all ability, experience and age levels. This includes the Try-A-Tri, Sprint, Team Sprint and…
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The City of Grande Prairie has several properties with partnership opportunities for corporate naming rights available. The customized partnerships offer businesses a unique way to show a strong commitment to the community while connecting with new audiences and potential…
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The City of Grande Prairie has been informed of construction delays that will impact the planned opening of the Bear Creek Outdoor Pool. We know that this is a disappointment to the community and share your eagerness to have this facility available for public use. We will keep…
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On Friday August 3, the 2018 Road Rehabilitation Program continues in two new locations resulting in reduced speeds and lane closures.  Crews will be working on Mission Heights Drive from 76 Avenue to Kateri Drive until mid-September. This work consists of milling and…
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Members of the community who donated bricks personalized with a family or business name to support plaza construction of the Canada Games Arena (now known as the H.A. Rice Plaza at Revolution Place) are now being invited to claim the original bricks as commemorative pieces.…
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From July 29 to 30, the intersection of 100 Avenue and 100 Street will be closed to vehicle traffic as part of the Downtown Rehabilitation and Streetscapes project. Crews are currently working on Phase 3 of the project along 100 Avenue. In order to install electrical cables and…
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Beginning Thursday, July 26, southbound traffic on 100 St between 101 Ave and 99 Ave will be reduced to one lane. The lane closure will occur for approximately one week and minor traffic delays are expected. Northbound traffic will be unaffected. Motorists and pedestrians are…
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Celebrations for Alberta's 44th Heritage Day are taking place on August 6 at Muskoseepi Park and the Grande Prairie Museum to showcase traditional Canadian heritage and multiculturalism. From 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Muskoseepi Park is showcasing a variety of cultural music and…
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The public is invited to attend an open house where proposed design drawings of the Maskwôtêh Park Pedestrian Bridge will be available for feedback. Maskwôtêh Park is located in northwest Grande Prairie between the Bear Creek and the neighbourhood of Royal Oaks. The pedestrian…
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Members of the public are invited to an open house for the Northern Lights Area Structure Plan on July 24 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Ernie Radbourne Pavilion in Muskoseepi Park. City staff will present the draft area structure plan and seek feedback from the public. The…