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Updated as of April 2, 2026.  Due to current snow and ice conditions, the Easter Eggstravaganza will now take place entirely indoors at the Grande Prairie Museum. The outdoor egg hunts will be replaced with an indoor scavenger hunt, where children will search for paper eggs…
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As of March 12, at 2 p.m., the parking ban on permanent snow routes, including Priority 1 and Priority 2 roads, has been lifted. The parking ban was put in place on Wednesday, February 18 at 7 a.m. to support snow clearing operations during periods of significant snow and ice…
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Hop on board and ride free all day on Wednesday, March 18. The City of Grande Prairie invites residents to take transit and show appreciation for our transit workers in recognition of  Transit Operator and Worker Appreciation Day. Transit workers keep the community moving…
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The City of Grande Prairie is proud to host the 2026 Canadian Wrestling Championships from April 24 to 26, 2026, welcoming U15, U17 and U19 athletes from across Canada to compete. This event brings together top young wrestling talent from across the country, offering athletes a…
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The City of Grande Prairie invites residents, businesses, community groups and regional partners to join us March 31 for State of the City: Grander Conversations, a look back at 2025 and a thoughtful conversation about what lies ahead for Grande Prairie and northwest Alberta.…
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(Grande Prairie, Alta. – March 5, 2026) – The City of Grande Prairie proudly congratulates the 2026 recipients of the Women of Influence Awards. Held in recognition of International Women’s Day, the awards celebrate women whose leadership, dedication and achievements are helping…
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The City of Grande Prairie has declared a new two-week round of residential snow clearing beginning Friday, March 6. This is the third rotation of 2026, and the fourth of the winter season. The newly declared round begins with Friday Week A neighbourhoods, then…
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(Grande Prairie, Alta. – March 4, 2026) – For many young people, choosing a career path can feel overwhelming. The Youth Career Discovery Expo aims to make that journey clearer and more accessible. On Thursday, May 7, 2026, the City of Grande Prairie welcomes youth and young…
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(Grande Prairie, Alta. – March 4, 2026) – The City of Grande Prairie is inviting community members to apply to serve on the Housing and Homelessness Advisory Committee (HHAC).  The committee provides strategic advice and recommendations to Council and Administration on…
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The City of Grande Prairie is considering amendments to the Land Use Bylaw to promote forms of housing that are more suitable for families and may provide more options for homeownership. The proposed changes affect the RT – Residential District, a zone that is applied to parts…
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Starting Monday, April 19, callers in the Grande Prairie area can dial 311 to access information about programs and services in the City of Grande Prairie. By dialing 311, residents will reach a customer service center staffed with trained Corporate Citizen Experience…
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Food truck parking applications open April 19 for food truck vendors looking to operate at City of Grande Prairie facilities over the summer. Eligible locations include: Muskoseepi Park South Bear Creek Park Avondale Park Lion’s Park Community Knowledge Campus Dave Barr…
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A Dam Safety Review and Flooding Study found the Muskoseepi Reservoir Dam remains safe, stable, and in good working condition despite flooding in recent years. The study was initiated by the City of Grande Prairie in 2020 to determine the condition of the structure and the…
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The City of Grande Prairie has started seasonal street sweeping operations on arterial roads. Street sweeping includes the roadway, medians, concrete barriers, and boulevards. Sweeping of the arterial roadways is anticipated to last until early May, weather dependant. Upon…
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Year two of the GP Grows Program starts this spring with residents able to receive a free seasonal gardening kit consisting of vegetable and flower seeds, and a seed potato. Free registration is available online starting April 14 at 8:30 a.m. and staying open until April 28 or…
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Area municipalities are showing their appreciation to volunteers in the community with a free drive-in movie event on April 23 and 24 brought to you by their Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) departments. The event is open to all residents in the region who have…
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Local businesses seeking financial support during the COVID-19 pandemic can now apply for the Training Grant and Barrier-Free Grant. In March, City Council allocated $225,000 from the City’s COVID-19 Economic Recovery Fund for the grants. The Barrier-Free Grant has been…
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Local businesses are reminded that the City’s Economic Recovery Program offers a Beautification & Patio Grant to support businesses as they adapt to provincial COVID-19 regulations announced on April 6. In addition, the City has waived fees for patio permit applications to…
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Residents are invited to participate in the annual City Scrub, a community clean-up that encourages residents to care for the community by picking up litter that’s collected over the winter months. This year, the free community clean-up takes place from April 18 to 24 and…