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The County of Grande Prairie and City of Grande Prairie invite residents to celebrate Earth Day on Saturday, April 20, at the Montrose Cultural Centre in Teresa Sargent Hall. The family-friendly drop-in event runs from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. and features engaging learning…
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The City of Grande Prairie, alongside the Communities Building Youth Futures (CBYF) initiative, invites youth in Grande Prairie to participate in the Youth Career Discovery Expo 2024. This event, happening on Thursday, March 21, 2024, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Bonnetts…
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The City of Grande Prairie is seeking feedback from residents as part of its Museum Expansion Project. Since 2016, the Grande Prairie Museum has been exploring options for expansion to accommodate its extensive collection. Now that South Peace Regional Archives have relocated…
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The City of Grande Prairie has issued a FIRE ADVISORY effective at 6:00 p.m. today, Thursday, March 15, 2024.  The advisory is in place until further notice.  A fire advisory is being issued due to current and forecasted dry and windy weather conditions.  Under…
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Delegations Sarah Card from the Bear Creek Folk Festival presented to Council regarding funding for this year's festival, as well as support for future infrastructure purchases. 2024 Advocacy Priorities Council approved the 2024 Advocacy Priority List. Since 2021, City Council…
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The City of Grande Prairie and organizing committee extend their congratulations to the 2024 Women of Influence Award Presented by Peace Diagnostic Imaging Recipients: Daisy Nellis, Samantha Jones and Cecilia Mzvondiwa. Daisy Nellis is the recipient of the Young Woman of…
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The City of Grande Prairie has welcomed a new electric-powered Zamboni at the Design Works Centre. Key features of the electric Zamboni include: Zero emissions: The electric Zamboni does not produce emissions while in operation, reducing our environmental impact while improving…
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The City of Grande Prairie has been informed that its application to the Government of Canada's Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF) has not been successful. HAF is a national funding program aimed at helping municipalities address housing supply problems. Mayor Jackie Clayton…
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The City of Grande Prairie invites everyone to join them for the new State of the City: Grander Conversations event happening on March 26 featuring a panel discussion with community leaders on what’s happening around the city and a look ahead to the future. Featured speakers…
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The City of Grande Prairie has launched its annual survey for the Community Knowledge Campus (CKC) to gather feedback on residents’ satisfaction with amenities, membership value and overall satisfaction with the campus. “This feedback survey is a valuable opportunity for us to…
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The City of Grande Prairie would like to remind residents of upcoming closures at the Eastlink Centre that are taking place to accommodate the annual maintenance schedule. From Saturday, August 25 to Saturday, September 8 the 25 metre pool will be closed for use. The 50 metre…
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Selected Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) Distracted Driving/New Drivers For the month of August, City Enforcement Services reminds all drivers through the Selected Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) to be alert and avoid distractions while on the road. This advice is…
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The public is advised of a full road closure on a portion of 111A Street between 84 Avenue and 89 Avenue to allow for underground pipe construction as part of the Richmond Industrial Storm Ponds Project. The road closure is scheduled to begin on Tuesday, August 7, and will…
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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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Road Rehabilitation work is scheduled to begin in the Patterson Place area on Tuesday, August 7, pending weather conditions. Construction is expected to take place until mid-September. The work is to occur on the Patterson P-loop consisting of 94 Street, 94A Street, 77 Avenue,…
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On Tuesday, August 7, the newly revamped Recreation Access Program (RAP) is launching a pilot project to bring support for eligible applicants to access the Eastlink Centre. Formerly known as the Low-Income Recreation Access (LIRA) program, the new program now offers a 75%…
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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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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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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…