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A previous version of this release indiciated May 30 for the Operational Services Committee Meeting, whereas it is April 30. This is corrected below. Residents of Pinnacle Ridge are asked to provide their feedback on the $12.50 levy which supports the operation and maintenance…
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Delegations Bruce Tattrie presented to Council on the Grande Prairie Airshow Committee’s application for Large Scale Tourism Funding.   Council approved allocation of the 2024 Large Scale Tourism Grant Funding in the amount of $50,000 to the 2024 Grande Prairie…
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City Council has approved Cedar Point as the official name of the Coordinated Care Campus facility. The name was chosen as cedar has ensured the survival of people for thousands of years and has become a powerful symbol of strength and revitalization. The deep respect for cedar…
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Residents and business owners with properties next to gravel roads can submit dust suppression applications until April 26, 2024. Residents in rural service areas may apply for a dust suppression and control treatment on a gravel road in sections of at least 100 metres. The…
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With the arrival of spring and the increasing number of residents and visitors enjoying the City's parklands, pathways, and trails, the City wishes to remind everyone about the appropriate use of personal transportation options (i.e., vehicles which the City’s Parkland Bylaw…
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The City of Grande Prairie and Grande Prairie Police Commission are pleased to extend an invitation to the public for the swearing-in ceremony of Chief Dwayne Lakusta, the inaugural Chief of Police for the newly established Grande Prairie Police Service.  Before they can…
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Residents are invited to join the City's annual City Scrub, a community clean-up to clear away and properly dispose winter debris and litter. From April 2 until April 30, residents are encouraged to spend 20 minutes picking up litter in parks and nearby areas. Once the litter is…
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The City of Grande Prairie is conducting a municipal census from May 1 to June 30, 2024. The primary purpose of conducting the census is to produce a total population count of residents in the City. The count provides the basis for calculating per capita provincial grants. As a…
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The City of Grande Prairie has started seasonal street sweeping operations on arterial roads. Street sweeping includes cleaning debris from the roadway, medians, concrete barriers, and boulevards. Sweeping of the arterial and collector roadways and transit routes is anticipated…
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The City of Grande Prairie will be performing annual pest and mosquito control operations within the municipal boundaries of Grande Prairie starting in April. Pest control operations include spraying for noxious weeds, insects and plant diseases. All products used are registered…
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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…
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Over $35,000 was awarded to local residents and community groups this fall through Pursuit of Excellence and Arts Development funding. Earlier this month, $17,986 was awarded to 10 individuals and sporting clubs through the latest round of Pursuit of Excellence funding. This…
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Selected Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) - Back to School Road Safety Enforcement Services reminds drivers to use extra caution and watch out for pedestrians in school zones, residential areas, near playgrounds, or any other place frequented by children. In September STEP…
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Residents may provide feedback to the City on the Storm Drainage Master Plan at an open house on September 11 at the Centre 2000 located at 11330 106 Street. Residents may drop-in between 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. to speak to a project representative, view displays and engage with the…
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The Eastlink Centre is currently seeking a corporate naming rights partner for the Half Fieldhouse, Court 2.  This customized partnership opportunity, offers businesses a unique way to show a strong commitment to the community while connecting with new audiences and…
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The spray parks at Muskoseepi Park and Lions Park are scheduled to close for the season after Labour Day. Each park will remain fully open over the long weekend and available for residents to enjoy. Crews will be on-site to start closing the spray park features of each park and…
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The public is advised the advanced green turning light on 100 Avenue to turn south onto 116 Street (near Costco) is currently non-operational due to damage to the median traffic pole. The damage was caused by a multi-vehicle accident. At this time, the use of alternate routes is…
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Over a dozen Francophone Albertan artists are visiting the Bowes Events Centre on Thursday, September 6 for a special performance of "Nouveau Monde"  The performance is a story on Alberta, the people who call it home, living together in community and how the liveliness and…