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The City of Grande Prairie is offering the Junior Lifeguard Club and Rookie Day this fall for youth ages 7 to 14 passionate about swimming or interested in becoming a lifeguard. Junior Lifeguard Club provides another avenue for youth to become lifeguards in a fun way based on…
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The City of Grande Prairie is hosting Neighbour Day on Saturday, September 17 with free entry to the Activity and Reception Centre from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Children can explore a range of free drop-in sports and activities at the facility including access to the skate park,…
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On Sunday, September 4, crews begin a full road reconstruction on the northbound lanes of 116 Street from 97 Avenue to 84 Avenue. Northbound traffic is restricted to a single lane and the speed limit is reduced to 30 km/hour during construction. Drivers are advised to proceed…
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The City of Grande Prairie is excited to announce its new Harvest Festival event in Muskoseepi Park, the Grande Prairie Museum and Heritage Village on Saturday, September 24 from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Harvest Festival is a free, family-friendly event packed with various fun…
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The City of Grande Prairie’s Local Immigration Partnership Council is inviting residents to join in International Welcoming Week events September 10 to 16. International Welcoming Week is designed to bring together new and long-term residents to create communities and…
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Update as of 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, October 25, 2022: Due to scheduling matters, the decision was made to cancel a rescheduled date for the Engine Push-In Ceremony. The new engine is now operational and equipped with several enhancements. The Grande Prairie Fire Department…
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The City of Grande Prairie is adding a new morning transit Route 1A on school days starting Wednesday, August 31 for students travelling from Westpointe and Pinnacle to St. Joseph Catholic and Charles Spencer high schools. The transit route runs once daily, leaving the corner of…
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On Monday, August 29 crews will be returning to 108 Street and 132 Avenue to finish installing traffic signals. Traffic will experience shifting lane and shoulder closures to allow for the installation of the traffic poles. Drivers are advised to proceed with caution, watch for…
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  I want to address the disgusting display of hatred and abuse we witnessed yesterday. The confrontation at City Hall captured on video does not reflect the welcoming spirit our region is known for. We do not need to agree on every issue to treat each other with basic…
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The City of Grande Prairie is offering new Explore Grande Prairie welcome packages to support individuals new to Canada with access to City recreational facilities and public transit.   Each package includes five passes to the Eastlink Centre, five passes to the Activity…