Local businesses seeking financial support during the COVID-19 pandemic can now apply for the Training Grant and Barrier-Free Grant. In March, City Council allocated $225,000 from the City’s COVID-19 Economic Recovery Fund for the grants. The Barrier-Free Grant has been…

Local businesses are reminded that the City’s Economic Recovery Program offers a Beautification & Patio Grant to support businesses as they adapt to provincial COVID-19 regulations announced on April 6. In addition, the City has waived fees for patio permit applications to…

Residents are invited to participate in the annual City Scrub, a community clean-up that encourages residents to care for the community by picking up litter that’s collected over the winter months. This year, the free community clean-up takes place from April 18 to 24 and…

Starting Tuesday, April 6, Parks crews begin working at three select sites directly adjacent to City infrastructure to remove vegetation and trees in preparation of the Bear River Outfall Rehabilitation program. The Bear River outfalls are the points at which the City’s storm…

Below are the highlights for the City Council meeting held April 5, 2021: Delegations A representative from the Grande Prairie Regional Hospital Foundation presented an update on the progress of the new Grande Prairie Regional Hospital, and how the City and Foundation can…

Below are the highlights for the Special City Council meeting held on March 31, 2021: ICF Extension Resolution Council is sending a letter to the Minister of Municipal Affairs requesting a six-week extension to the Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework deadline. The County of…

The Grande Prairie Youth Advisory Council is currently seeking applications for the Youth Engagement Awards to recognize businesses, schools and community agencies that illustrate the valuable role community plays in positive youth development in Grande Prairie. Four categories…

Opportunity is now available to become a corporate naming rights partner for the City of Grande Prairie’s Downtown Events Centre & Arena. Naming rights of this facility will showcase your business in Grande Prairie’s downtown core within a high-visibility space in the…

Below are the highlights for the City Council meeting held March 22, 2021: Delegations A community member presented as a delegate to request a Council proclamation to recognize “Christmas in July” as part of a fundraiser for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Grande Prairie. Council…

City of Grande Prairie crews are preparing for spring melt by thawing frozen catch basins to guide melting snow into the underground storm sewer system. Crews are currently working in the field to ensure all catch basins are thawed using picks, shovels, heavy equipment, and hot…