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The City of Grande Prairie is excited to announce Ready, Set, Go! a free community event presented by Ovintiv at the Community Knowledge Campus on Saturday, March 23 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. to celebrate the shift into spring. “We’re thrilled to introduce Ready, Set, Go! in…
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The City of Grande Prairie is ready to crack open some Easter fun on Saturday, March 30 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Grande Prairie Museum’s Heritage Village. Families are encouraged to purchase tickets for their preferred timeslot starting at 8:30 a.m. on February 29 at…
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Grande Prairie City Council has decided to postpone the decision on the Stormwater Utility Bylaw to allow for additional community consultation and further exploration of funding models, specifically: a flat rate, a bracket model, a capped rate, and an uncapped rate. To ensure…
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Joint Media Release – Six individuals and three organizations were honoured for their outstanding contributions to local social services at today’s 18th annual Passionate Heart Awards ceremony.  The awards, which celebrate people, teams and businesses that make a…
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Delegations The Grande Prairie Regional Hospital Foundation presented as a delegate to provide information regarding the future strategy and vision of the organization. They have asked Council for advocacy support to the appropriate provincial government leadership. Council…
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“On behalf of our community, I want to thank and welcome the 2,500 athletes, coaches and referees along with the many spectators to our northern city for a weekend celebrating competition and camaraderie at the 2024 Alberta Winter Games. We’re thrilled to have been chosen as the…
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The City is announcing a one-year naming rights agreement renewal for the Weyerhaeuser North Arena at Design Works Centre. “We look forward to advancing our long-standing relationship with Weyerhaeuser for the north arena through the renewed naming rights agreement,” said City…
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The annual Eastlink Centre Triathlon is returning on July 7, 2024 for participants to swim, bike and run their way across the finish line. “The Eastlink Centre Triathlon is a significant community event contributing to sport tourism, active lifestyles and engaging relationships…
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City Council has endorsed a Recreation and Culture Strategy to lead planning and decision making about investments in recreation and culture facilities, services and programs in Grande Prairie over the next 10 years. “Council is excited to adopt the new Recreation and Culture…
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For the meeting held on January 29, 2024 Delegations Susan Schneider, Ken Westguarde and Colin Woodcock presented to Council regarding the cricket pitch and batting cage in Northridge. Council directed Administration to investigate the possibility of moving the batting cage to…
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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 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 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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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…
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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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From July 29 to 30, the intersection of 100 Avenue and 100 Street will be closed to vehicle traffic as part of the Downtown Rehabilitation and Streetscapes project. Crews are currently working on Phase 3 of the project along 100 Avenue. In order to install electrical cables and…
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Beginning Thursday, July 26, southbound traffic on 100 St between 101 Ave and 99 Ave will be reduced to one lane. The lane closure will occur for approximately one week and minor traffic delays are expected. Northbound traffic will be unaffected. Motorists and pedestrians are…
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Celebrations for Alberta's 44th Heritage Day are taking place on August 6 at Muskoseepi Park and the Grande Prairie Museum to showcase traditional Canadian heritage and multiculturalism. From 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Muskoseepi Park is showcasing a variety of cultural music and…
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The public is invited to attend an open house where proposed design drawings of the Maskwôtêh Park Pedestrian Bridge will be available for feedback. Maskwôtêh Park is located in northwest Grande Prairie between the Bear Creek and the neighbourhood of Royal Oaks. The pedestrian…