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The City of Grande Prairie is constructing the final two baseball diamonds at the South Bear Creek Park Baseball Diamond Complex. The park is enjoyed by over 3,000 people in recreational and competitive leagues of all ages, making it a valuable amenity in the community for…
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Visitors from across the region are invited to attend free activities on Sunday, May 22 in recognition of International Museum Day at the Grande Prairie Museum, Heritage Discovery Centre, Philip J. Currie Dinosaur Museum and Veterans Memorial Garden and Interpretive Centre. To…
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The City of Grande Prairie’s Mobile Outreach Program (MOP) is expanding its weekend operating hours to increase support for the community. Effective May 7, 2022 Saturday and Sunday hours will be consistent with weekday operations of 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. The increased…
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The Eastlink Centre is removing pre-booking and moving to drop-in only for public swim times starting on Monday, May 9. Drop-in public swim is available during the following times: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4 p.m. to…
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The City of Grande Prairie is offering an Aquatics New Hire Incentive Program where newly employed aquatics staff can be reimbursed up to $500 for advanced courses and certifications needed for these specialized positions. The incentive aims to encourage community members to…
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Road improvements are underway in the neighbourhoods of Lakeland and Smith. Lakeland Drive On Monday, May 9, road work on Lakeland Drive between 88 Street and 92 Street to repair the drive surface and base structure begins. The work includes some concrete and storm sewer…
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Today we recognize the National Day of Awareness and Action for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and Two-Spirit People. It is a day for reflection and awareness of the many lives lost due to colonial, gender-based violence and the impacts it has on the individual and…
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The City’s annual infrastructure improvements begin in May and consists of $28.3 million in budgeted improvements to roads, sidewalks, trails, storm lines, bridges, intersections, traffic signals, and more. Through strategic investment, the City is extending the usable life of…
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City Council Highlights for the meeting held May 2, 2022: Proclamations Mayor Clayton proclaimed May 1-2 Youth Week in Grande Prairie to express appreciation for youth and their active participation in our community. Delegations Rhonda Side updated Council on the Maskwa Medical…
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Council approved the 2022-2025 Strategic Plan at the City Council meeting held on May 2, 2022. The Strategic Plan guides Council and City Administration’s decisions over the course of the Council term. Council’s overarching priority in the plan is Quality of Life. Focus is on…