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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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Several municipal services presently located at the City on 99 building are relocating to the Coordinated Care Campus effective April 1, 2024. The move includes: Enforcement Services, Mobile Outreach, Community Social Development (CSD), Housing & Homeless Initiatives (HHI),…
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Registration is now open for the 2024 Eastlink Centre Triathlon, taking place on Sunday, July 7. Race categories include adult, Kids of Steel and an exciting new category for children ages five and under. The Eastlink Centre Triathlon has also been awarded the Triathlon Alberta…
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Delegations Wendy Evert presented as a delegate regarding garbage dumpster pick-up concerns behind Sunrise Towers. Council accepted the presentation as information. County/City Cost-Sharing Agreement Mediation Protocols Council endorsed the 2024 Recreation and Culture Cost…
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During their meeting held March 11, City Council approved the 2024 Advocacy Priority List. The key advocacy priorities for 2024 are: Electricity Distribution Costs; Health Care Supports; Medical First Response Funding; Northwestern Polytechnic Support; and Provincial and…
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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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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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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…
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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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The Recreation Access Program has been expanded to assist eligible applicants access memberships, passes and registered programs at five new participating facilities. The full list of participating facilities now includes the Eastlink Centre, Grande Prairie Museum, Muskoseepi…
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The FASD Network of Northwest Alberta is hosting a free event on Friday, September 7 to recognize International Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Awareness Day. The event takes place at the Ernie Radbourne Pavillion in Muskoseepi Park from 8:30 a.m.- 10:30 a.m. and is free…