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The City of Grande Prairie is reminding all residents about seasonal workers in their neighbourhoods. As they carry out their essential duties, we urge the public to assist in ensuring their safety by being aware of how to identify city employees. “We appreciate the community’s…
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The City of Grande Prairie is conducting its bi-annual Resident Satisfaction Survey from May 13 to 31. The Resident Satisfaction Survey provides an unbiased assessment of how satisfied residents are with municipal services. It helps the City understand residents' priorities and…
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The City’s Grande Prairie Museum has partnered with the Boreal Wetland Centre, Philip, J. Currie Dinosaur Museum and Veterans Memorial Gardens & Interpretive Centre to celebrate International Museum Day (IMD) on Saturday, May 18. Each museum has free admission from 11 a.m.…
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The City of Grande Prairie is holding a public hearing on proposed amendments to the regulations governing secondary suites on June 3, 2024.  At the hearing, residents who are interested may share their opinions with Council regarding the proposed amendments. Council will…
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Effective at 1 p.m. on May 8, 2024 the City of Grande Prairie Fire Department has issued a Fire Ban within the municipal boundaries. The ban is in place due to dry conditions and a lack of significant rain fall in the forecast making conditions in the area an extreme fire hazard…
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Local businesses, community groups and organizations are invited to show off their patriotism by entering parade floats in the Canada Day parade downtown Grande Prairie or booking a booth space in Muskoseepi Park as part of the City’s annual Canada Day celebrations on July 1.…
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Economic Development Week May 6-10 Mayor Jackie Clayton proclaimed May 6-10 Economic Development Week in Grande Prairie.For 50 years, Economic Development Alberta has been leading the industry in supporting communities’ economic well-being and quality of life through creation,…
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The City and County of Grande Prairie including the towns of Beaverlodge, Sexsmith and Wembley are united in their commitment to the safety and well-being of their residents. Together, they are emphasizing the importance of Emergency Preparedness Week, a national and provincial…
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I am pleased to welcome the athletes, coaches and spectators who have travelled from across the country to Grande Prairie for the 2024 National Aboriginal Hockey Championships. Taking place from May 6 to 11, this elite sporting event marks a significant milestone as it lands in…
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On May 5, the City of Grande Prairie joins the rest of the country in recognizing the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit People (MMIWG2+) in Canada, or Red Dress Day. We take time today to honor the lives lost and impacted…
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Eight awards were presented to 24 individuals at the Grande Prairie Fire Department’s Annual Awards and Medal Presentation on March 8 in Council Chambers.  The awards recognize long-service to firefighting, and outstanding contributions to fire services. “We have an…
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The Women Of Influence Awards reception took place today to celebrate International Women’s Day and recognize local women who have made a strong impact as leaders, innovators and change-makers in the community. Three awards were presented: Young Woman of Influence, Trailblazing…
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The community is invited to attend ‘A Path Forward: Simple Connections, Stronger Families’, a free two-day community conference that teaches the public how to strengthen the family unit. The conference takes place on March 15 and 16, 2019 at the Stonebridge Hotel located at…
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SELECTED TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM (STEP) - Occupant Restraints (Seat Belts) In March, the Selected Traffic Enforcement Program will concentrate on vehicle occupant restraints.  The chance of surviving a collision increases dramatically when the occupants are wearing…
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Below are the daily snow clearing updates for the week of March 4 to 8, 2019:   Friday, March 8, 2019 City crews are picking up windrows from paved lanes and picking up snow piles from cul-de-sacs. Crews are also clearing culverts, opening catch basins in preparations for…
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Dave Barr Community Centre is celebrating another year of offering a variety of services to the community of Grande Prairie with a free skate and open house on March 5. The event takes place from 4:30 p.m.- 6:45 p.m. with the open house focusing on the childcare services area.…
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Parking bans on permanent snow routes have been lifted as of 9 p.m. on Wednesday, February 27. The City thanks all residents for their cooperation during snow clearing efforts since parking bans began on January 2, 2019. The parking bans began on January 2, since then the region…
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Here are the highlights from the City Council meeting on February 25, 2019: Land Use Bylaw Amendment C-1260-103 Council approved Land Use Bylaw Amendment C-1260-103, re-designating 820484 Street from an Urban Reserve District to a Site Specific Direct Control District. This…
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Following a competitive search, the City of Grande Prairie City Council has appointed Horacio Galanti, P.Eng as City Manager. “Council has been committed to conducting a competitive process that would identify the most qualified candidate possible to lead the City administration…
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March 1, 2019 Parking bans have been lifted from all permanent snow routes Crews are picking up piles including working on parking lot piles, and plowing paved lanes Crews are clearing City-owned sidewalks and trails Ice control crews are sanding priority 1 and 2 routes…