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The City of Grande Prairie commemorates the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation as a permanent Statutory Holiday for all City staff on September 30. The decision comes as an additional step to advance reconciliation efforts with the Indigenous community and honour their…
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UPDATE as of 3:35 P.M. on Thursday, September 16, 2021: Due to the recent announcement of provincial health measures, the in-person budget engagement sessions have been postponed and moved virtual. We apologize for any inconvenience and encourage you to stay tuned for more…
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City Council approved the newly redesigned transit routes and schedules at the Council meeting held Tuesday, September 7. The new routes and schedules proposed have been designed to enhance connectivity and provide improved service to meet the needs of our growing City. The…
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Delegations Alison Steele presented to council about her experience using public transit in the community. Council received the presentation for information. Transfer of Housing Assets City Council approved the transfer of nineteen City-owned social housing units to Grande…
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The Centre for Creative Arts and City of Grande Prairie have partnered with local artists and community organizations to present a month-long celebration of Alberta Culture Days through out the city.  Over 30 free events and activities are taking place throughout September…
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Drivers, parents, and school goers are reminded that 30 km/h school zones start on August 30, 2021 and are in effect from Monday to Friday between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Parents and guardians dropping children off at school can prepare for the first day by pre-planning the trip…
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92 Avenue between Park Road and 92 Street has been temporarily closed as part of the Smith Subdivision Project. The project consists of several upgrades including replacing the watermain, installing storm sewer and extending utilities to the new Activity and Reception Centre,…
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On Thursday, August 26 all traffic travelling southbound into the city on 100 Street will be detoured west at 139 Avenue. The closure is required to safely complete the deep storm infrastructure installation and to maintain a safe distance between traffic and open excavations.…
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City Council Highlights for the meeting held August 23, 2021: Delegations Action on Smoking and Health Canada presented as delegates to advocate for a comprehensive smoke-free bylaw. Council directed Administration to propose amendments in alignment with the presentation to…
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The City of Grande Prairie is installing traffic signals at the intersection of Arbour Hills Boulevard and 132 Avenue providing controlled access to and from St. John Paul II Catholic High School The signals are being installed to help with traffic flow in and around the school…