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Here are the highlights for the City Council meeting held August 24, 2020: Delegations A resident presented as a delegate to Council to speak against mandatory masking. Two residents presented as a delegation regarding collaboration on initiatives that support the local…
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Update - September 1, 2020: An earlier version of this press release stated reusable masks should be stored in plastic bags, upon further review Alberta Health does not recommend a specific material to store reusable masks. --- The City and County of Grande Prairie have…
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Both north and southbound lanes of the Bear Creek bridges on 108 Street are scheduled to be repaved starting Monday, August 24. Work includes milling and repaving of the bridge decks, concrete repairs, and guardrail work. Traffic will be reduced to a single lane in both…
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The Grande Prairie Museum, Heritage Discovery Centre and Philip J. Currie Dinosaur Museum are proud to collaborate to recognize International Museum Day with free celebrations at all locations on September 5 from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. To celebrate the day, each facility is…
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The City of Grande Prairie is encouraging residents to learn more about the Revolution Place Revitalization ahead of the engagement opportunities starting on September 8. Community feedback from the engagement activities is being used to inform both the possibility of completing…
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Keeping up their annual summer tradition, the Forbes Homestead is excited to announce dates for their afternoon teas, with new physical distancing protocols in place. The afternoon teas take place at the Reverend Forbes Homestead on the following dates: Wednesday August 26 at 1…
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The City of Grande Prairie is currently seeking applications for the Community Improvement Grant which provides opportunities for community groups and residents to start innovative and creative projects to improve the community. To be eligible for the grant, projects must:…
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The City of Grande Prairie continues to invest in the City’s road network as part of the Road Rehabilitation and Overlay Program.  Full Road Reconstruction On Friday, August 14 crews begin a full road reconstruction in both southbound lanes of 116 Street between 97 Avenue…
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On August 10, Grande Prairie City Council approved the Economic Recovery Program, allocating $500,000 from the Economic Recovery Fund for two grant opportunities that support the local economic recovery with a focus on support grants, building improvement programs, and…
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Applications are now open for the 2020-2021 Grande Prairie Youth Advisory Council (YAC). YAC is open for 14-24 year olds of all experiences and backgrounds who want to inspire, effect change and have an impact on their community through advocacy and policy-making. The goal of…