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The City of Grande Prairie is starting its annual mosquito control operations today, to help reduce mosquito populations and help residents make the most of warm weather. Work begins in spring and can continue through to September depending on the weather. The program targets…
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The City of Grande Prairie is pleased to announce the return of Engage Grande Prairie, a four-day event running from June 10 to 13. The event offers residents the chance to explore City departments and programs while providing input to help shape the 2026 municipal budget. Each…
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Youth ages 14 to 30 are invited to join the City of Grande Prairie at this year’s Youth Career Discovery Expo on Thursday, May 8 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Bonnetts Energy Centre.  The expo creates an immersive experience by highlighting the vast number of career…
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The City of Grande Prairie is launching a free FireSmart™ Home Assessment Program, funded by a grant from the Forest Resource Improvement Association of Alberta (FRIAA) for 200 homes from May to October, 2025. The program aims to help residents reduce the risk of wildfire damage…
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All gravel road bans within the City of Grande Prairie are lifted as of Tuesday, May 6.  Full 100 per cent axle weights are now permitted on all gravel roads. The City thanks residents and commuters who followed the seasonal restrictions and helped protect the integrity of…
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Proclamations Mayor Jackie Clayton proclaimed May 1-7 Youth Week in Grande Prairie. Youth Week recognizes the contributions and potential of young people in our community and encourages ongoing collaboration to build a strong and supportive place to live for all.  Youth…
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“Today, The City of Grande Prairie stands with all of Canada in recognizing Red Dress Day and remembering our Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives (MMIR). Red Dress Day is a time to reflect on and honour the lives lost and impacted due to violence against Indigenous people…
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A fire ban is now in effect for the City of Grande Prairie, including annexed rural areas, as of 9 a.m. on Monday, May 5 due to extreme fire conditions. Permitted activities: Propane and natural gas barbecues. Propane and natural gas firepits. Propane and natural gas appliances…
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The City’s Grande Prairie Museum has partnered with the Boreal Wetland Centre, Philip, J. Currie Dinosaur Museum, the Art Gallery of Grande Prairie (AGGP) and Veterans Memorial Gardens & Interpretive Centre to celebrate International Museum Day (IMD) on Saturday, May 17.…
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A fire restriction is now in effect for the City of Grande Prairie, including annexed rural areas, as of 12 p.m. on Thursday, May 1 due to very dry conditions. Permitted activities: Propane and natural gas barbecues. Propane and natural gas firepits. Propane and natural gas…
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The City of Grande Prairie is reminding residents that 24 hours notice is required when applying for a Vehicle Access Permit and that RV vehicles may not be parked on the road for more than 48 hours. Vehicle Access Permit Vehicle Access Permits grant permission to drive a…
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The Business Resiliency Taskforce is encouraging all businesses in the area to complete a survey being conducted by the Alberta Chambers of Commerce network, in collaboration with Economic Developers Alberta and Community Futures.  The survey will …
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The City of Grande Prairie has started seasonal street sweeping and dust suppression operations. Street sweeping begins on arterial roads and includes the roadway, medians, concrete barriers, and boulevards. Sweeping of the arterial roadways is anticipated to last until late May…
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Here are the City Council highlights for the meeting held April 20, 2020: Land Use Bylaw Amendments City Council approved Land Use Bylaw Amendments C-1260-116 to revise six use definitions and propose two new ones to improve clarity around social types of housing and facilitate…
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The City of Grande Prairie begins gravel road bans on Monday, April 13, 2020. All gravel roads will be at 50% axel weight 24 hours per day until further notice. Road bans are a standard practice for the City, aimed at protecting gravel roads in the region. The City of Grande…
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Effective Monday, April 13 transit service hours are being adjusted to support the City of Grande Prairie’s continued commitment to the health, safety and well-being of the community and our employees. To improve social distancing, we ask that people use public transit only for…
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The City of Grande Prairie is preparing to control water flow and reduce the impact of spring melt across the city. Residents are asked to report any water flow or snow melt issues online using See Clix Fix or by emailing citizencontactcentre@cityofgp.com. The…
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The City of Grande Prairie has launched a new program offering free supplies for residents to start their own indoor garden. The goal of the program is to provide residents an opportunity to experience the benefits of gardening and to provide a free and fun activity everyone can…
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A Business Advisory Service Voucher Program has been launched by the Business Resiliency Taskforce to help enhance local businesses and enable them to remain viable during the pandemic. Community Futures Grande Prairie and Region has been contracted to administer the program…
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Mayor Given is encouraging Grande Prairie residents to focus on the true spirit of Easter and abide by health officials’ directives as the holiday weekend approaches. “Practicing physical distancing as we celebrate Easter this year will be a critical part of our community…