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Delegations Ian MacDonald presented on behalf of the Grande Prairie Firefighters Association, with concerns regarding the 2024 City budget. City Council received the presentation for information. City Budget City Council approved the 2024 Operating and Capital Budgets as…
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Nominations are now open for the City of Grande Prairie’s Women of Influence Awards 2024 presented by Peace Diagnostic Imaging to recognize local women who have made a strong impact by promoting equality, providing opportunities for women in the community and breaking barriers…
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Join the City of Grande Prairie for a New Year’s Eve-ning Out in Muskoseepi Park on December 31, 2023 for festive family activities and fireworks to wrap up 2023. “Council looks forward to the New Year’s Eve-ning Out event each year as an accessible and inclusive event for the…
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The City of Grande Prairie is proud to announce the launch of the Communities Building Youth Futures (CBYF) Microgrant Program. This initiative, in partnership with the Tamarack Institute, is designed to assist youth aged 13 to 30 in overcoming financial barriers to education…
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The City of Grande Prairie and Grande Prairie Regional Association of Volunteer Organizations (VolunteerGP) announced the 2023 Volunteer Award recipients at the annual volunteer breakfast today. The awards take place on International Volunteer Day to celebrate all the community…
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The Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) teams at the City of Grande Prairie, County of Grande Prairie, and the towns of Beaverlodge, Sexsmith, and Wembley are proudly initiating the call for nominations for the Annual Passionate Heart Awards. This year marks a…
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The City of Grande Prairie has a variety of sponsorship opportunities available for different activities at Grande North Winter Festival, taking place January 12 to 14, 2024. “Participating as a sponsor at City events gives local businesses an opportunity to highlight their…
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Delegations Ravindar Rupana presented to Council on behalf of Apple/Green Cabs to speak on road safety related to cab companies. Council directed Administration to refer the Vehicle for Hire Bylaw to the appropriate standing committee for further discussion, and explore the…
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The City of Grande Prairie is showing appreciation for registered Grande Prairie Accessible Transit (GPAT) riders in December through multiple initiatives. Transit will be free during regular operational hours for registered GPAT riders on Friday, December 1 in recognition of…
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The City of Grande Prairie has awarded the contract for service provision at the Coordinated Care Campus to The Mustard Seed. The Mustard Seed’s mission is in alignment with the Coordinated Care Campus’s recovery-oriented model of care. Their programs and services include basic…
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Four City bylaws were amended to include cannabis regulations at a City Council meeting yesterday evening. The amended bylaws are: Business License Bylaw (C-1064H) Land Use Bylaw (C-1260-94) Smoke Free Playgrounds and Athletic Fields Bylaw (C-1278B) Minimum Property Standards…
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An invasion of cottony psyllid, an alien, invasive insect, is impacting the health and vitality of black ash trees throughout Grande Prairie. Affected trees will show leafless branches or may have died completely. Parks Operations recommends the best way for residents to help…
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Aquatera Utilities will begin cleaning the City's storm system and performing video inspections in the Gateway area on Monday, June 18. The project boundaries include: 100 Avenue 107 Avenue 111 Street 108 Street This work is part of the 2018 Storm Line Flushing, Cleaning and…
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Knelsen Sand & Gravel Ltd. will begin working in the Brochu Industrial Park area on Tuesday, June 19 and will continue through the month of July as part of the 2018 Road Rehabilitation Program. Work will be performed on: 101 Avenue 104 Avenue 106 Avenue 121 Street 123…
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Construction on the Muskoseepi Skatepark expansion is scheduled to start on June 18. Skateboarding, freestyle BMX bike riding, in-line skating and parkour have become extremely popular in the community. The expansion will attract skateboarders from across Grande Prairie and…
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All gravel road bans within the City of Grande Prairie have been lifted. The City thanks residents and commuters who abided by the gravel road bans and aided in protecting the integrity of our gravel road network. The gravel road ban is announced annually during the spring when…
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The City of Grande Prairie's annual community celebration Tuesday attracted thousands of residents and visitors. Municipal Government Day, held at Revolution Place, saw 4,440 burgers and 2,550 hot dogs distributed. Municipal and community information exhibits and the Kid's Zone…
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Proposed bylaws about the regulation of recreational cannabis are to be brought to City Council on June 18, 2018 for further debate. The bylaws were presented to Council at a meeting on May 22 where a series of amendments were made to the bylaws including capping the number of…
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The City of Grande Prairie is entering the second phase of public consultation for the development of a Transportation Master Plan. The public is invited to partake in an online survey from June 12 to July 3. Residents may also attend an in-person public consultation…
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The 'Walking With Our Sisters' commemorative art installation for missing and murdered Indigenous women featuring ceremonial smudging is currently taking place in the City of Grande Prairie's shared use Montrose Cultural Centre. The commemorative art installation is open for…