The Women of Influence Awards 2023 recipients were announced today. The awards take place to commemorate International Women’s Day in Grande Prairie and aim to recognize local women who have made a strong impact by promoting equality, providing opportunities for women in the…

For the meeting held on March 6, 2023   Municipal Police Transition Grande Prairie City Council approved a transition towards a municipal police service and away from the RCMP. Details are available in the press release.   Delegations Sara Card presented to City…

Community Group Funding applications for the 2024-2025 funding cycle are being accepted until April 30, 2023. The funding is available for programs and services that benefit the community and its residents. “Council looks forward to the City partnering with community groups and…

Grande Prairie City Council has approved the establishment of a municipal police service and transition away from the RCMP. The decision was made at a Grande Prairie City Council meeting on March 6 and follows a years-long assessment of policing in Grande Prairie. The assessment…

The City of Grande Prairie has announced parking bans on permanent snow routes starting Wednesday, March 1. The parking ban restricts parking on permanent snow routes (priority 1 and 2 routes) from Monday to Friday between 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Parking bans come into effect to ensure…

Bonnetts Energy Box Office is introducing a new ticketing system to better improve the customer experience. The new system rolls out March 1 and includes updates such as: Easier, more seamless purchasing process Mobile ticket and print-at-home options Improved seat map and seat…

City Council Highlights for the meeting held on February 21, 2023: Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medals Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medals were presented to Janet MacEachern and Preben Bossen. Delegations Alberta Health Services Emergency Medical Services (EMS)…

Grande Prairie City Council has advanced discussions on moving towards establishing a municipal police service to the March 6 City Council Meeting. The decision to proceed to the next step in the process was made during a Council Committee of the Whole meeting on February 21.…

The City of Grande Prairie is introducing new day and weekend pass options for riding transit. The new options provide unlimited travel for the duration of the pass to enhance riding options with improved convenience and affordability. The passes are available now with the…

Seven individuals and four organizations were honoured for their local contributions to social services at today’s Passionate Heart Awards ceremony. The 17th annual event is the first in-person ceremony after two virtual events. This year marked the highest number of nominations…