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Work crews will be on-site May 1, 2024, executing the replacement of the culvert crossing on Lakeland Drive between 95 Street and 123 Avenue near the Crystal Lake dog park. This crucial project aims to enhance safety and reliability by replacing the existing structure with…
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The City of Grande Prairie reminds visitors to take proactive steps to secure their belongings when participating at City facilities.  Follow the tips below to help protect your possessions: Bring and use your own lock on the provided lockers. Avoid bringing items of value…
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The City of Grande Prairie is upgrading its Lawn Bowling Facility and invites residents to share their input.  Located in Muskoseepi Park, the facility has secured funds through the 2024 capital budget to make necessary upgrades that will replace the existing outdoor turf…
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The City of Grande Prairie is reminding residents to know the location of their property lines when it comes to the placement and care of trees. The City owns a portion of land along the front and sometimes the side of every titled property, known as the "Boulevard." Before…
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2024 Weed Inspector Appointments Officer Appointment  Council appointed Barb Welander, Michelle Benning, Emma Kimble and Mitchel Gorman as Weed Inspectors under the Weed Control Act of Alberta for the 2024 season.  Council appointed the Operational Services Committee…
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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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Due to overwhelming community interest, the venue for the premiere of the local video series “Critical Condition: The Opioid Crisis in Grande Prairie” has been changed to the Douglas J. Cardinal Performing Arts Centre at the Grande Prairie Regional College. Tickets are free but…
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The City of Grande Prairie and County of Grande Prairie partnered in 2018 to update the aerial photo database. The City and County use this data in many areas of operations including flood risk management, infrastructure management, ground surface drainage, and emergency…
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Here are the highlights from the City Council meeting on January 28, 2019: Delegations A delegation from Aquatera presented on their business plan and bylaw/rate updates. A delegation presented from the Grande Prairie Storm. Bylaw C-1372- Bear Creek North Area Structure Plan and…
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January 24, 2019 Crews are currently plowing and hauling windrows from priority 2 routes.  Crews are also hauling snow from cul-de-sacs in residential areas.  Ice control crews are monitoring roads and responding to reports of icy conditions. The clearing of City-owned…
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The deadline to nominate a woman you know who had made a strong impact as a leader, innovator and change-maker for a Women of Influence Award has been extended to Friday, February 1, 2019. Nomination packages can be downloaded at cityofgp.com/womenofinfluence and completed…
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Beginning on January 21, 2019, Knowledge Way West adjacent to Charles Spencer High School is closed to accommodate the installation of a fire hydrant. The area is expected to be impacted for up to 1.5 weeks. Vehicle Travel and Parking All parking lots within the Community…
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As cold weather is expected for the Grande Prairie area and pet owners are reminded to keep animals indoors.    Enforcement Services encourages pet owners to: Limit outdoor time; especially for puppies, senior dogs, small and short-haired dog breeds Thoroughly dry…
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January 16, 2019 Crews are currently hauling windrows from priority 2 routes.  Crews are implementing ice control on the City's priority 1 and 2 routes. City-owned sidewalks and trails are being cleared. Parking bans are still in effect on priority 1 and 2 routes. January…
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116 Street between 124 Avenue and 132 Avenue will be reduced to one-lane, alternating traffic, beginning Wednesday, January 9, 2019.  The impact to traffic is scheduled for approximately two weeks as Aquatera continues work on the Clairmont forcemain project. Crews will…
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Eight vacancies are available for public members to join the Grande Prairie Airport Commission and Economic Development Strategic Planning and Advisory Committee. The Grande Prairie Airport Commission has one public member seat available. The role of the Commission is to manage…