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As residents begin seasonal landscaping projects, the City of Grande Prairie is reminding the community to confirm property lines, understand boulevard areas and learn more about the local urban forest before starting work around their homes. About Boulevard Trees The City owns…
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The City of Grande Prairie Transit is offering complimentary shuttle service during the 2026 Grande Prairie Stompede from Thursday, May 28 to Sunday, May 31. Residents and visitors can ride free between Towne Centre Mall and Tara Centre throughout Stompede weekend, making it…
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(Grande Prairie, Alta. – May 21, 2026) – The Grande Prairie Fire Department is urging residents to take extra caution when disposing of smoking materials following a significant increase in human-caused fires across the community in recent weeks. In nearly all incidents,…
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The City of Grande Prairie begins neighbourhood canvassing on June 1, followed by exterior property photos from late June to August. This work ensures property records and assessments remain accurate and up to date. “The neighbourhood canvassing helps ensure our property records…
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UPDATED May 13, 2026, at 4 p.m. All gravel road bans within the City of Grande Prairie are lifted as of  Thursday, May 14.  Full 100 per cent axle weights are now permitted on all gravel roads. The City thanks residents and commuters who followed the seasonal…
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The City of Grande Prairie is launching the 2026 construction season with a continued focus on growth, connectivity and long-term investment, supported by $28.5 million allocated to Roads and Infrastructure in the 2026 Budget. Construction season plays an important role in…
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Delegations Jenn Flynn and Cari Foster presented to Council on behalf of APPLE Schools, a health and well-being initiative, sharing information about the programs and initiatives being delivered already at Alexander Forbes, Roy Bickell, Avondale, and Crystal Park schools. APPLE…
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(Grande Prairie, Alta. – May 8, 2026) – A fire restriction will be in effect for the City of Grande Prairie, including annexed rural areas, as of 8 a.m. on Saturday, May 9 due to very dry conditions caused by a lack of precipitation and increased wildfire risk across the region…
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(Grande Prairie, Alta. – May 8, 2026) – The City of Grande Prairie and Northwestern Polytechnic (NWP) are proud to announce Design Works Centre will serve as home ice for the inaugural Wolves Women’s Hockey team beginning in Fall 2026. The addition brings a new level of sport…
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(Grande Prairie, Alta. – May 7, 2026) – In Grande Prairie, aging well is shaped by connection, community and the ways people continue to show up for one another over time. That spirit will be on full display June 1 as residents gather for the Aging Well Together: Seniors’ Week…
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Grande Prairie RCMP Detachment is excited to announce the launch of a community engagement project focusing on increased visibility in Grande Prairie`s parks, trail systems, and in the downtown core of the city. Grande Prairie RCMP officers will patrol throughout the parks and…
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The City of Grande Prairie is embarking on its largest capital construction year on record, with $54.5 million in budgeted improvements to roads, sidewalks, trails, storm lines, bridges, traffic signal repairs, recreation amenities, and more. As the population of the City…
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The City of Grande Prairie invites community members to attend upcoming engagement sessions to share their thoughts and feedback on a proposed Coordinated Care Campus to be located at 12102 100 Street. The Coordinated Care Campus is a proposed partnership between the City of…
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Residents are invited to attend online public engagements sessions for the College Park Neighbourhood Area Redevelopment Plan and the Rural Service Area Land Use Bylaw updates. The College Park Area Redevelopment Plan is in the final stage of consultation. Two online information…
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City Council began today's meeting with a moment of silence in memory of Councillor Clyde Blackburn. Delegations Grande Prairie Art Gallery presented on their operations during the pandemic, City Council received the presentation for information Canadian Red Cross presented to…
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It is with the deepest sadness that I am informing you of the passing of community leader and City Councillor Clyde Blackburn. Clyde's strong and respectful approach to decision making is a model that all leaders would be wise to emulate. Our community mourns today, but through…
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The Grande Prairie Outdoor Pool is opening for the season with family household bookings in alignment with current provincial health orders starting on Saturday, May 22. The pool will be open 7 days a week from 11:00 a.m.- 8:45 p.m. with 1 hour bookings available for $122.30.…
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From May- August, Assessors from the City of Grande Prairie are completing annual property re-inspections. For 2021, focus is prioritized in the following areas: Downtown Highland Park Smith Hillside Patterson Place Cedarwood/Southwood Country Estates MC Southwynd Estates…
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The Heritage Village is now open for the season, welcoming guests with guided tours for households. Tour bookings are free and available for households of up to 5 people. Bookings are available in one-hour timeslots from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Monday – Friday and 1:00 p.m. – 5:…
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Transit is on the move this year to better connect riders around Grande Prairie. The new routes and schedules being proposed have been designed to enhance connectivity and provide improved service to meet the needs of our growing City. The re-development is underway to match the…