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School zones come into effect on Tuesday, September 3, 2024 and Enforcement Services encourages drivers to use extra caution during the transition to the school year. Drivers are reminded to watch out for pedestrians in school zones, residential areas, near playgrounds, or any…
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Visitors are invited to play, skate and swim across three City facilities to celebrate Alberta Day on Saturday, August 31.  The City is offering free facility access to the Eastlink Centre, Activity & Reception Centre and hosting a public skate, including a skate with…
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Effective Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at 2:00 p.m., the City of Grande Prairie Fire Department has lifted the Fire Restriction for the city. This decision follows recent rain and cooler temperatures, which have reduced the wildfire danger in the area to a moderate level. This…
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The City of Grande Prairie begins it’s Storm Outfall and 106 Avenue Rehabilitation Project September 3, at Muskoseepi Park. The project aims to enhance infrastructure and improve storm system functionality in the area. Project Timeline and Locations: September 3: Section of…
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Delegations The Grande Prairie & District Golden Age Centre presented to Council in regards to expansion of their facility. Heena Angral presented to Council to express thanks for their support of the First Chariot Festival of Grande Prairie and to start discussions for next…
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Effective September 23, 2024, the Grande Prairie Enforcement Services (GPES) front counter, currently located at Cedar Point, will be relocated to the Grande Prairie RCMP detachment.  As a result of this merger, in-person GPES front counter services like Vehicle for Hire…
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Starting August 21 the City of Grande Prairie begins a comprehensive road rehabilitation project on 84 Avenue and 116 Street. This project aims to address current and future traffic demands while enhancing the quality of the road infrastructure. The work will proceed in three…
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The City of Grande Prairie is notifying the community about upcoming work at the 132 Avenue CN rail crossing. CN will be conducting essential infrastructure upgrades, leading to a temporary lane reduction. The work begins on Wednesday, August 14 and is expected to last one day,…
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The City’s annual free outdoor concert and block party, Experience Grande Prairie, returns to the City Centre on Friday, August 30 for its third year. The event highlights Grande Prairie as a fun, youthful and vibrant community, featuring live music, beer gardens, food trucks…
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Starting Thursday, August 8, the City of Grande Prairie begins a comprehensive road rehabilitation on 92 Street between 74 Avenue and Woody Channel (south of 84 Avenue).  The project aims to accommodate both current and future traffic needs, fostering economic growth and…
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Grande Prairie residents have the opportunity to recognize outstanding volunteers and organizations in the community as the George Repka Outstanding Achievement Award and Bill Bowes Organization of the Year Award open up nominations for 2019.   The George Repka Outstanding…
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Phase 5 of the City’s annual Road Rehabilitation Program will begin on Monday, August 5. This phase will see roadwork in four locations: Swanavon area/Central Business District Area, on 100 Street between 84 Avenue and 99 Avenue. In the Highland Park area, on 88 Avenue between…
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The City of Grande Prairie’s Pursuit of Excellence Committee is currently seeking applications for another public member to join the committee. The Pursuit of Excellence Committee meets regularly to administer the Pursuit of Excellence funding to local athletes, coaches, and…
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The City of Grande Prairie and Disabled Transportation Society (DTS) are pleased to announce that the service model for accessible transportation in Grande Prairie and region will be transferred to the City of Grande Prairie effective September 1, 2019. The City will assume…
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With the increase in outdoor events in Grande Prairie, the Event Permit Bylaw has been updated to reflect the growing requirements to support these activities. The changes in Bylaw C-1405 will ensure a timely application process to assist the event organizers in acquiring their…
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Alberta's 45th Heritage Day is being celebrated on August 5 in Grande Prairie with a showcase of Canadian heritage and multiculturalism at Muskoseepi Park and the Grande Prairie Museum. Muskoseepi Park is showcasing a variety of cultural music and dance performances by local and…
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The City of Grande Prairie in partnership with the Government of Alberta’s Family and Community Supports Services (FCSS) Program is offering a Collaboration Grant: Building Capacity for Collaboration and Systems Transformation Funding to local organizations and groups aiming to…
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The City of Grande Prairie is excited to announce Angela Redding as the new General Manager for the Community Knowledge Campus. “Angela Redding has been a valuable employee of the City of Grande Prairie for over 25 years, and has proven herself as a strong, people-focused leader…
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The recent wet weather has caused an outbreak of fireblight disease in Grande Prairie’s urban forest. Fireblight is legislated under the Agricultural Pests Act of Alberta and must be controlled wherever found.  It affects apple, crabapple, pear, hawthorn and mountain ash…
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The next three phases of the City’s annual Road Rehabilitation Program are underway. Phase 2 will see roads milled and repaved in three locations: Beginning on July 22, 108 Street between 76 Avenue and 84 Avenue. This location will have a concrete pad installed on the left…