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With the goal of assisting community groups and organizations in delivering exceptional services and activities that enhance the quality of life for residents, the City is pleased to announce that Community Group Enhancement Funding applications are now open until April 30 for…
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The Grande Prairie Fire Department (GPFD) is launching a new initiative called Camp F.I.R.E. to inspire and empower young women and gender diverse individuals to enter the fire service through hands-on fire service training experience. Taking place from May 3 to 5, 2024, Camp F.…
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The City of Grande Prairie has been awarded a $200,000 grant from the Forest Resource Improvement Association of Alberta (FRIAA) to action a vegetation management project by December 31, 2024. The FRIAA Firesmart program supports communities in implementing measures aimed at…
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A round of residential snow removal starts Thursday, February 29. Residential snow clearing commences when declared by the City with consideration of snow accumulations and forecasted weather. Current snowfall has led to conditions where a round of residential snow clearing is…
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Delegations City Council was proud to present Sunrise House Youth Emergency Shelter with a cheque for $939,556.57 at today's Council meeting representing financial and gift-in-kind supports for their new home. Council is a strong supporter of Sunrise House and the vital…
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The City of Grande Prairie is set to reinstate parking bans starting on Tuesday, February 27.  The ban restricts parking on permanent snow routes (priority 1 and 2 routes) from Monday to Friday between 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. until the ban is lifted. Parking bans come into effect…
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The City of Grande Prairie is excited to announce Ready, Set, Go! a free community event presented by Ovintiv at the Community Knowledge Campus on Saturday, March 23 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. to celebrate the shift into spring. “We’re thrilled to introduce Ready, Set, Go! in…
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The City of Grande Prairie is ready to crack open some Easter fun on Saturday, March 30 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Grande Prairie Museum’s Heritage Village. Families are encouraged to purchase tickets for their preferred timeslot starting at 8:30 a.m. on February 29 at…
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Grande Prairie City Council has decided to postpone the decision on the Stormwater Utility Bylaw to allow for additional community consultation and further exploration of funding models, specifically: a flat rate, a bracket model, a capped rate, and an uncapped rate. To ensure…
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Joint Media Release – Six individuals and three organizations were honoured for their outstanding contributions to local social services at today’s 18th annual Passionate Heart Awards ceremony.  The awards, which celebrate people, teams and businesses that make a…
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Construction work begins in the Richmond Industrial Park area on Wednesday, July 4, weather permitting. Construction will continue through to August as part of the 2018 Road Rehabilitation Program. Work takes place on the following roads: 97 Avenue from 112 Street to 116 Street…
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The City of Grande Prairie Taxation Department is open late Wednesday to Friday this week to assist residents making property tax payments by the due date of June 29. Payments can be made at the Taxation Department from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. for the remainder of the business week…
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From July 3 to September 30, the Muskoseepi Park Senior Children's Playground is closing to allow for installation of the new playground structure and rubber fall tile surfacing. The scope of work is as follows: July 3 to July 9: Removals of old playground equipment, playground…
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Food truck vendors can now apply to operate at a variety of City of Grande Prairie facilities over the summer. The Montrose Cultural Centre, South Bear Creek Park, CKC Grandstand and Muskoseepi Park/ Bear Creek Pool are all seeking mobile concession operators for the season. It…
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On July 6, the public is invited to join the City of Grande Prairie and the Community Advisory Board on Housing and Homelessness (CABH) for their Annual Report to the Community on Ending Homelessness. The event is being held at Teresa Sargent Hall in the Montrose Cultural Centre…
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In just over a week's time, Grande Prairie will be bustling with a weekend full of Canada Day celebrations featuring some exciting, new additions this year. Festivities begin on June 30 at 8:00 p.m. at Muskoseepi Park near the Ernie Radbourne Pavillion. The Canada Day Kick-Off…
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On July 3 the City of Grande Prairie is launching Active Play, a new summer initiative encouraging creative and active play through weekly themed activities. Active Play is a free, drop-in, recreational activity. It will be at a number of City Parks throughout the summer to…
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On Sunday, June 24, 2018 construction begins in the intersection of 100 Avenue and 102 Street as part of the Downtown Rehabilitation and Streetscapes Project. A partial closure of the intersection will occur for four to five days, followed by a full closure of the intersection…
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Youth Art Contest Winners Winners in the 2018 Municipal Government Day Youth Art Contest were presented by sponsors at Council. The contest allowed Grande Prairie's young artists to demonstrate their talents in three grade categories – Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 3, Grades 4-9 and…
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Four City bylaws were amended to include cannabis regulations at a City Council meeting yesterday evening. The amended bylaws are: Business License Bylaw (C-1064H) Land Use Bylaw (C-1260-94) Smoke Free Playgrounds and Athletic Fields Bylaw (C-1278B) Minimum Property Standards…