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As spring conditions return, the City of Grande Prairie is reminding residents that the annual elm pruning ban is in effect from April 1 to September 30 across Alberta. The pruning restriction is in place to help prevent the spread of Dutch elm disease (DED), a serious disease…
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The City of Grande Prairie has begun its annual street sweeping operations, as crews transition from winter maintenance to spring clean-up across the community. Sweeping starts on main arterial roads and high-traffic routes, where conditions dry first. Crews then move through…
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Grande Prairie, Alta.- April 23, 2026) The Grande Prairie Museum has partnered with the Boreal Wetland Centre, Philip J. Currie Dinosaur Museum, the Art Gallery of Grande Prairie (AGGP), Veterans Memorial Gardens & Interpretive Centre and the South Peace Regional Archives to…
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The City of Grande Prairie begins its annual pest control operations in early May, weather depending, to help manage invasive species, pests and plant diseases while supporting the health of trees, parks and green spaces across the community. Operations typically run from May…
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Residents and business owners with properties next to gravel roads can apply for dust suppression treatment between April 13 and May 1, 2026. Residents in rural areas within city limits may request dust suppression treatment for gravel roads in sections of at least 100 metres.…
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Residents of Pinnacle Ridge are invited to provide feedback on the $12.50 levy that supports the operation and maintenance of the neighbourhood’s front entrance fountain and water feature. Community members can share their input at the following meetings: Operational Services…
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Community members dedicated to ensuring Grande Prairie is a safe and vibrant city today and into the future are invited to apply for the City of Grande Prairie’s Police Commission.  The Police Commission is an independent and arms-length oversight body for the Grande…
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Maskwa Medical Centre – Municipal Loan Guarantee  Council approved the Maskwa Medical Center Loan Guarantee Bylaw (C-1494) and the amendment to the Maskwa Medical Center Lending Bylaw (C-1476A), by way of first reading. 
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The City of Grande Prairie is beginning preparations for storm system upgrades in the Mission Estates area, part of ongoing capital construction to maintain and improve drainage infrastructure across the city. The project involves replacing a section of storm sewer from 76…
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The City of Grande Prairie invites community members to attend upcoming engagement sessions to share their thoughts and feedback on a proposed Coordinated Care Campus to be located at 12102 100 Street. The Coordinated Care Campus is a proposed partnership between the City of…
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Residents are invited to attend online public engagements sessions for the College Park Neighbourhood Area Redevelopment Plan and the Rural Service Area Land Use Bylaw updates. The College Park Area Redevelopment Plan is in the final stage of consultation. Two online information…
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City Council began today's meeting with a moment of silence in memory of Councillor Clyde Blackburn. Delegations Grande Prairie Art Gallery presented on their operations during the pandemic, City Council received the presentation for information Canadian Red Cross presented to…
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It is with the deepest sadness that I am informing you of the passing of community leader and City Councillor Clyde Blackburn. Clyde's strong and respectful approach to decision making is a model that all leaders would be wise to emulate. Our community mourns today, but through…
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The Grande Prairie Outdoor Pool is opening for the season with family household bookings in alignment with current provincial health orders starting on Saturday, May 22. The pool will be open 7 days a week from 11:00 a.m.- 8:45 p.m. with 1 hour bookings available for $122.30.…
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From May- August, Assessors from the City of Grande Prairie are completing annual property re-inspections. For 2021, focus is prioritized in the following areas: Downtown Highland Park Smith Hillside Patterson Place Cedarwood/Southwood Country Estates MC Southwynd Estates…
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The Heritage Village is now open for the season, welcoming guests with guided tours for households. Tour bookings are free and available for households of up to 5 people. Bookings are available in one-hour timeslots from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Monday – Friday and 1:00 p.m. – 5:…
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Transit is on the move this year to better connect riders around Grande Prairie. The new routes and schedules being proposed have been designed to enhance connectivity and provide improved service to meet the needs of our growing City. The re-development is underway to match the…
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The Downtown Rehabilitation Project is progressing on schedule with the intersection of 100 Avenue and 100 Street now open to north, south, and westbound traffic. The contractor has completed the installation of new underground pipes at the intersection of 100 Avenue and 100…
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Starting May 10, the City’s capital construction season is scheduled to begin with road and trail overlays throughout the city. Road Construction Road overlay work is starting on Pinnacle Drive between 112 Street and 108 Street and will include cold milling, concrete work, storm…