On October 9, the City of Grande Prairie is taking part in a coordinated effort to measure homelessness across Alberta and Canada as part of the annual Everyone Counts: Point in Time (PiT) Count of homelessness. 

The count tracks homelessness in many forms including people staying in emergency shelters, short-term housing and more to improve understanding of the needs and circumstances of the people who are affected by homelessness in the community.

The City of Grande Prairie’s Youth Advisory Council (YAC) is seeking passionate young individuals eager to make a difference in their community. With the application deadline approaching on October 15, 2024, now is the time for youth aged 14 to 24 who have been considering joining to submit their applications.

The City of Grande Prairie’s Local Immigration Partnership (GPLIP) invites all residents to join in the upcoming Welcoming Week celebrations from September 13 to 22.

Welcoming Week aims to connect new arrivals with long-standing residents, fostering a sense of belonging across the community. The week’s events will highlight the extensive support, services, and amenities that Grande Prairie offers, all while building bridges and creating spaces where everyone feels welcome.

During a special proclamation ceremony hosted at Sunrise House on May 1, Grande Prairie, Mayor Jackie Clayton, officially announced the kick-off to Youth Week 2024, running from May 1 to May 7. In conjunction with the kick-off, the event also featured the unveiling of a community-driven art project created during the City’s Youth Career Discovery Expo.

The Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) teams at the County of Grande Prairie, City of Grande Prairie, and towns of Beaverlodge, Sexsmith, and Wembley invite local seniors for their Bi-annual Seniors’ Tea event, presented by CatWauk Compression Ltd. The event will take place on Thursday, June 13, 2024, from 12:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the TARA Centre at Evergreen Park.

City Council has approved Cedar Point as the official name of the Coordinated Care Campus facility.

Several municipal services presently located at the City on 99 building are relocating to the Coordinated Care Campus effective April 1, 2024.

The move includes: Enforcement Services, Mobile Outreach, Community Social Development (CSD), Housing & Homeless Initiatives (HHI), Grande Prairie Police Service (GPPS) and Grande Prairie Regional Emergency Partnership (GPREP).

The City of Grande Prairie, alongside the Communities Building Youth Futures (CBYF) initiative, invites youth in Grande Prairie to participate in the Youth Career Discovery Expo 2024. This event, happening on Thursday, March 21, 2024, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Bonnetts Energy Centre, aims to support youth on their journeys toward career and educational success.

The City of Grande Prairie and organizing committee extend their congratulations to the 2024 Women of Influence Award Presented by Peace Diagnostic Imaging Recipients: Daisy Nellis, Samantha Jones and Cecilia Mzvondiwa.