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The City of Grande Prairie is expanding access to City information and services through a new after-hours AccessGP AI pilot program, giving residents another way to connect with the City outside regular business hours. Running from Oct. 13 to Dec. 31, the pilot program will…
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The City of Grande Prairie has begun its annual fall and winter tree pruning program, as a key part of caring for Grande Prairie’s urban forest. Pruning takes place from Oct 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027. The work is focused on protecting elm trees, which are highly susceptible to…
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Delegations Shirley Hok spoke to Council about Access GP. Council received the report for information. Public Member Appointment Resignation - Verbal  Council accepted the resignation of one public member from the Housing & Homelessness Advisory Committee.  2026…
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The City of Grande Prairie begins fall residential street sweeping Monday, October 5. Fall street sweeping removes leaves, sand and other debris that has accumulated on residential roads. Sweeping supports the City’s stormwater maintenance by reducing material that can collect…
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(Grande Prairie, Alta. – September 29, 2026) – Swimmers can get ready to return to the Eastlink Centre as the aquatics area reopens on Thursday, October 1 following the completion of its annual maintenance shutdown. The annual shutdown provides dedicated time to complete work…
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September 30 marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day, honouring the children who never returned home, Survivors of residential schools, and their families and communities. The day recognizes the profound and lasting impacts of the residential…
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(Grande Prairie, Alta. – September 18, 2026) – Young residents interested in sharing their perspectives and becoming more involved in their community are encouraged to apply to join the City of Grande Prairie’s Youth Advisory Council (YAC) before applications close on October 15…
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(Grande Prairie, Alta. – September 17, 2026) – Heritage Village will set the scene for an evening of eerie storytelling when the Folktales Tour returns to the Grande Prairie Museum on October 16 and 17. The after-dark walking tour leads guests through Heritage Village, where…
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(Grande Prairie, Alta. – September 16, 2026) – The City of Grande Prairie’s Public Safety Communications Centre (PSCC) has moved into its new location at City on 99 as it prepares to support the Grande Prairie Police Service (GPPS) transition to police of jurisdiction on October…
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Proclamation  Mayor Jackie Clayton proclaimed September 21 to 27 as Rail Safety Week, raising awareness of the importance of staying alert around railway crossings and rights-of-way to help prevent avoidable injuries and fatalities. Delegations   Ms. Erin Atkinson…
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Planning is currently in the works to celebrate International Volunteer Day 2021. The Grande Prairie Regional Association of Volunteer Organizations (The Association) is partnering with the City of Grande Prairie to recognize amazing individuals and organizations with our…
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A Regional Workforce Development Strategic Action Plan is underway, aimed at ensuring there are enough workers with the right skills and supports to drive strong economic growth across the City of Grande Prairie, County of Grande Prairie and MD of Greenview. The project is a…
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Advanced voting for the 2021 Municipal Election occurs on October 8, 9, 15, and 16 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Grande Prairie City Hall. The municipal election is an opportunity for residents to select elected officials for the next four-year term. Advance voting allows residents…
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The City of Grande Prairie is hosting their annual Halloween Spooktacular on October 31 for children 0-12, and is excited to introduce a new event, the Halloween Hunt, on Friday, October 29 for youth ages 13-17. All provincial health measures will be in place at both events.…
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The City of Grande Prairie is currently recruiting public members for a variety of board and committee positions. Available positions exist on the following: Combative Sports Commission Community Advisory Committee Community Knowledge Campus Advisory Committee Economic…
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City of Grande Prairie Parks crews begin pruning Elm Trees throughout the community starting October 1, 2021 until March 31, 2022. Crews will be concentrating on removing dead wood from City-owned elms in residential areas and along major roadways and cleaning sites as they…
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The City of Grande Prairie’s new mobile skate park is now open to the public, currently located at the Hillside neighbourhood rink beside Hillside school. The mobile skate park features portable skate equipment for beginner to intermediate level recreational skateboarding, BMX,…
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The City of Grande Prairie’s previously announced Budget 2022 Community Engagement sessions are being postponed and moved virtual. The new sessions are as follows: October 13 from 6:00 p.m. – 7:15 p.m. focused on the Infrastructure and Economic Development service area…
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The City of Grande Prairie is proud to present the annual Heritage Village Folktales Tour this year on October 15 and 16 at the Grande Prairie Museum and Heritage Village. The Heritage Village Folktales Tour, put on in partnership with the South Peace Regional Archives, is an…
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Construction on the new Maskwôtêh Park pedestrian bridge continues, with the installation of the steel structure planned for Friday, September 24. Two mobile cranes will lift the nearly 30-tonne steel superstructure into place from the north support structure. Concrete deck…