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Drivers should expect overnight delays, detours and changing traffic patterns beginning tonight as roadway rehabilitation work continues at the intersections of 100 Avenue and 108 Street and 100 Avenue and 116 Street. Overnight asphalt milling, paving and pavement marking…
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Community groups are invited to apply for the City of Grande Prairie’s Community Group Funding program, with applications open from June 1 through June 29. The program provides financial support to community-led initiatives that deliver programs, services and projects that…
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(Grande Prairie, Alta. – June 1, 2026) The Government of Alberta formally recognized the City of Grande Prairie with the Age-Friendly Alberta Recognition Award today during the Aging Well Together: Seniors’ Week Celebration at The Bowes. The award was presented by MLA Nolan Dyck…
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Rehabilitation work is planned to begin June 1 at two intersections along 100 Avenue to renew and improve key commuter routes through Grande Prairie.  Work is scheduled at: 100 Avenue and 108 Street 100 Avenue and 116 Street The project includes asphalt milling, paving,…
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The City of Grande Prairie invites residents to explore local community gardens and orchards with the return of GP Grows: On Tour. The free drop-in series features outdoor sessions hosted in green spaces across the city, offering residents of all experience levels a chance to…
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As residents begin seasonal landscaping projects, the City of Grande Prairie is reminding the community to confirm property lines, understand boulevard areas and learn more about the local urban forest before starting work around their homes. About Boulevard Trees The City owns…
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The City of Grande Prairie Transit is offering complimentary shuttle service during the 2026 Grande Prairie Stompede from Thursday, May 28 to Sunday, May 31. Residents and visitors can ride free between Towne Centre Mall and Tara Centre throughout Stompede weekend, making it…
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(Grande Prairie, Alta. – May 21, 2026) – The Grande Prairie Fire Department is urging residents to take extra caution when disposing of smoking materials following a significant increase in human-caused fires across the community in recent weeks. In nearly all incidents,…
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The City of Grande Prairie begins neighbourhood canvassing on June 1, followed by exterior property photos from late June to August. This work ensures property records and assessments remain accurate and up to date. “The neighbourhood canvassing helps ensure our property records…
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Monday, June 28, JMS Construction will begin maintenance work on 13 pedestrian bridges within the Muskoseepi Park, along the trail system. The Bridge Repair and Maintenance Program is the City’s proactive approach for identifying and performing maintenance activities to prevent…
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UPDATE as of 4:30 p.m., Thursday, June 24: The Exploring Nature with A Wilder Calm event scheduled for Saturday, June 26 has been rescheduled to Saturday, July 10 due to inclement weather in the forecast The City of Grande Prairie is introducing new programming for the summer…
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In alignment with the provincial government’s Open for Summer plan that is lifting all COVID-19 restrictions July 1, the City of Grande Prairie is opening up capacity for the live performances taking place on Canada Day. Picnic in the Park is now open for all members of the…
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City of Grande Prairie Administration presented a Homelessness Strategy for Grande Prairie 2021-2023 funded in part by the provincial and federal governments at the Protective and Social Services Committee on June 22, 2021 providing an innovative, action-oriented, and forward-…
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The City of Grande Prairie invites residents to celebrate Pollinator’s Week with a Buzzin’ Around Town Scavenger Hunt About Pollinator Week Pollinator Week is celebrated internationally from June 21-27, 2021 in support and celebration of pollinators and pollinator health. It is…
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The Downtown Rehabilitation and Streetscape project is progressing and moving east this weekend. 100 Avenue between 99 Street and 98 Street is closing to parking starting Friday, June 18 and will be closed to traffic starting Saturday, June 19. These closures will be in place…
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The City of Grande Prairie is working with Alberta Environment & Parks to remove a quantity of dead fish that have been identified in the Bear Creek. On June 16, the City received approval from the province for the required license to proceed with the recovery of the…
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Friday, June 18, construction begins on 108 Street between 100 Avenue and the Bear Creek bridges. Crews will start north of the 108 Street and 100 Avenue intersection and will then make their way north, working on both north and southbound lanes. Construction activities include…
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To build on the successes and drive opportunities for local entrepreneurs, the City of Grande Prairie’s Economic Development department has partnered with National Angel Capital Organization (NACO) to mobilize an angel investor network in Grande Prairie. Angel Investors are…
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The City of Grande Prairie, County of Grande Prairie and Community Foundation of Northwestern Alberta have partnered to better connect residents across the region to vital social supports through the Community Compass Project. The Community Compass ties together hundreds of…