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(Grande Prairie, Alta. – April 30, 2026) – The City of Grande Prairie is beginning its annual mosquito control operations on May 2, helping reduce mosquito populations and support residents in making the most of the warmer months. Mosquito control work begins in spring and may…
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The City of Grande Prairie invites residents to dig in and pick up free gardening supplies at GP Grows: Dig It on Saturday, May 9 from noon to 4 p.m. at Keyera Place, located at 9401 Park Road. This free, drop-in event provides seed potatoes, seed onions, bare-root strawberry…
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As spring conditions return, the City of Grande Prairie is reminding residents that the annual elm pruning ban is in effect from April 1 to September 30 across Alberta. The pruning restriction is in place to help prevent the spread of Dutch elm disease (DED), a serious disease…
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The City of Grande Prairie has begun its annual street sweeping operations, as crews transition from winter maintenance to spring clean-up across the community. Sweeping starts on main arterial roads and high-traffic routes, where conditions dry first. Crews then move through…
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Grande Prairie, Alta.- April 23, 2026) The Grande Prairie Museum has partnered with the Boreal Wetland Centre, Philip J. Currie Dinosaur Museum, the Art Gallery of Grande Prairie (AGGP), Veterans Memorial Gardens & Interpretive Centre and the South Peace Regional Archives to…
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The City of Grande Prairie begins its annual pest control operations in early May, weather depending, to help manage invasive species, pests and plant diseases while supporting the health of trees, parks and green spaces across the community. Operations typically run from May…
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Residents and business owners with properties next to gravel roads can apply for dust suppression treatment between April 13 and May 1, 2026. Residents in rural areas within city limits may request dust suppression treatment for gravel roads in sections of at least 100 metres.…
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Residents of Pinnacle Ridge are invited to provide feedback on the $12.50 levy that supports the operation and maintenance of the neighbourhood’s front entrance fountain and water feature. Community members can share their input at the following meetings: Operational Services…
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Community members dedicated to ensuring Grande Prairie is a safe and vibrant city today and into the future are invited to apply for the City of Grande Prairie’s Police Commission.  The Police Commission is an independent and arms-length oversight body for the Grande…
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Here are City Council highlight for the meeting held May 3, 2021: Delegations A representative from STARS presented to Council with a request for operational funding and organizational update on COVID-19 and related missions, proactive successes in the midst of the pandemic,…
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Now is your opportunity to share your ideas and feedback to inform the proposals being presented to Council as the City starts early work preparing for 2022 budget deliberations. Over the past year, Grande Prairie, like the rest of the world, has faced great challenges and…
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The City of Grande Prairie is reminding Pinnacle Ridge residents of the annual renewal of the special recreational services tax bylaw authorizing a $25.00 levy for certain properties in Pinnacle Ridge for the repair, maintenance and operation of the water features located in…
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The City of Grande Prairie is excited to announce that construction on Phase 4 of the Downtown Rehabilitation and Streetscapes Project starts on May 3. Phase 4 of the multi-year project consists of a budgeted $14 million investment in the city centre to replace and enhance…
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The City of Grande Prairie’s Youth Advisory Council is celebrating Youth Week in May with a virtual screening of the Connecting the Dots documentary and virtual Youth Engagement Awards event. Youth Week takes place every year from May 1-7 to honour the accomplishments and…
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Changes to the business licence bylaw come into effect on May 1, with the most prominent change requiring all businesses operating in the City of Grande Prairie to hold a business licence. The bylaw was adopted by City Council in November 2020. Another important change made is…
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A survey is now available for community members to share their feedback and ideas on the new bike skills park being designed for Crystal Lake Park. The survey is hosted by the consultant, Cabin Resource Management, and available at the project page on engage.cityofgp.com. It…
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Delegations Ian Kermack and Shane Mudryk presented to City Council as a delegation to provide an update on their plans to build on the old Park Hotel site. Maureen Edomwonyi from the Grande Prairie Intercultural Association presented as a delegation to request funding for…
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The City of Grande Prairie is considering amendments to the Land Use Bylaw to promote forms of housing that are more suitable for families and may provide more options for homeownership. The proposed changes affect the RT – Residential District, a zone that is applied to parts…
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Starting Monday, April 19, callers in the Grande Prairie area can dial 311 to access information about programs and services in the City of Grande Prairie. By dialing 311, residents will reach a customer service center staffed with trained Corporate Citizen Experience…