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(Grande Prairie, Alta. – November 25, 2025) – The City of Grande Prairie is launching a new Youth Economic Empowerment Microgrant to help youth and young adults access opportunities that support their employment or skill development goals.  The Microgrant provides…
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Records Management System Selection and Implementation Council approved the Grande Prairie Police Service to enter into a 10-year contract with Axon for the Records Management System (RMS) as well as the transfer of $643,363.25 from the RMS Capital funding to the GPPS 2026…
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“On behalf of City Council, I want to extend heartfelt condolences to the vendors, staff and families affected by the recent fire at the Grande Prairie Farmers’ Market. For many of us, this building has been more than a commercial space. It has been a place to see familiar faces…
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UPDATE as of 10:10 November 22, 2025:  The Grande Prairie Fire Department concluded fire response at the Farmers’ Market at 02:30 November 22, 2025.  Gaining access to the attic from multiple areas outside the structure allowed crews to successfully get the fire under…
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(Grande Prairie, Alta. – November 21, 2025) – The City of Grande Prairie invites residents to take part in a community celebration at Keyera Place, the newly named multipurpose sports and recreation facility, with a free community open house on Friday, December 5. An official…
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Registered Grande Prairie Accessible Transit (GPAT) riders are invited to enjoy free round-trip rides to the Northern Spirit Lights Show at Evergreen Park this December. Trips are available on Saturdays and Sundays – December 6, 7, 13, 14, 20 and 21, beginning at 6 p.m. Each…
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(Grande Prairie, Alta. – November 14, 2025) – The City of Grande Prairie and the Downtown Association are inviting residents to come together and celebrate the magic of the season at the annual Christmas Tree Light Up on Sunday, November 30 at Bonnetts Energy Centre. The evening…
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The City is encouraging residents who want to impact local decisions to apply for openings on City boards, committees or commissions. Public members help review issues, consider options, look at impacts and provide advice that supports informed, transparent and accountable…
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Proclamations Family Violence Prevention Month Mayor Jackie Clayton proclaimed November 2025 as Family Violence Prevention Month in Grande Prairie.  Family Violence Prevention month serves as a poignant reminder that people in our community have either lived or are…
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With winter approaching, the City is sharing what residents can expect for snow clearing this season and how to stay informed. Each classification of road is maintained using a snow clearing method specific to the type of road. Roads are cleared in a set order to keep…
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Selected Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) – Child Safety Seats The City’s Enforcement Services focuses on the proper use of child safety seats as the STEP initiative for the month of November.  For children, the risk of suffering significant injury in a collision…
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Delegations Renee Charbonneau presented as a delegate regarding security solutions for the Veterans Memorial Garden and Interpretive Centre. Grande Prairie Youth Emergency Shelter presented as a delegate to request an extension of use of capital funds. Spinal Cord Injury Alberta…
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The City of Grande Prairie has completed the paving of 108 Street near 89 Avenue and traffic is now able to flow northbound and southbound. Crews successfully installed a box culvert under a portion of 108 Street to improve drainage and correct underground water flow in the area…
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Grande Prairie residents are invited to apply for 35 seats on eight different City of Grande Prairie boards and committees. The boards and committees fulfil various purposes within the community and range in scope of decisions and advice provided to the City of Grande Prairie.…
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The City of Grande Prairie’s Mandatory Face Coverings (Masks) Bylaw C-1426 trigger point has been reached, meaning that face coverings and masks in indoor spaces are now required within the City as of October 26, 2020. The bylaw is in effect for indoor, enclosed or substantially…
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The City of Grande Prairie is inviting the community to participate in engagement sessions for the Avondale Area Redevelopment Plan on November 3, 4, and 5. The sessions are an opportunity for members of the community to learn about ideas for the future use of the area in the…
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Update: October 23, 8:45 a.m. The Salmond Fire Station has safely re-opened and resumed regular operations. Original Release: October 22, 11:55 a.m. One COVID-19 case has been identified at the Salmond Fire Station. The impacted fire station is closed until a deep…
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The City of Grande Prairie Enforcement Services concluded the positive ticket program with a grande prize draw in October 2020. The positive ticket program was relaunched this summer to encourage children and youth to practice safe, community building habits.  Children and…
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Here are the highlights for the City Council Meeting held October 19, 2020: Delegations Representatives from the Grande Spirit Foundation presented to City Council to share future plans of the land nearby and express concern of the Activity & Reception Centre site in…
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Today, the City of Grande Prairie notified the County of Grande Prairie of plans to proceed to arbitration to conclude the legislated requirement of an Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework (ICF) agreement. “Both the City and County have dedicated significant time and resources…