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 plants and triple-mix soil to support home gardening and encourage residents to explore growing their own food. Supplies are available on a first-come, first-served basis while quantities last. Participants are asked to bring their own pail or container, up to a maximum of 20 gallons.

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 that affects elm trees. DED is spread by elm bark beetles, which are active during warmer months and are attracted to freshly cut or damaged elm wood.

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 collector and industrial roads before progressing into residential neighbourhoods later in the season.

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.

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. Treatment is applied at a width of approximately 7 metres (23 feet).

Application fees per 100 metres:

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:

Effective Saturday, April 4, 2026, the City of Grande Prairie is updating seasonal weight restrictions on gravel roads within city limits to be in effect 24 hours a day.

Previously in effect from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., the gravel road bans now apply around the clock to better protect road integrity during the spring thaw. All affected gravel roads are limited to 75% axle weight at all times until further notice.

Grande Prairie is ready to roll up its sleeves as City Scrub returns April 1–30, inviting residents to take 20 minutes to help clean up litter across the community.

From neighbourhood streets to parks and public spaces, City Scrub is a simple way for individuals, families, schools, businesses and community groups to come together and show pride in where they live.

Spring into action and join the City and County of Grande Prairie for a family-friendly Earth Day celebration on Saturday, April 25 at the Bowes at Bonnetts Energy Centre from noon to 4 p.m.

This free community event brings people together to celebrate the environment and discover simple ways to reduce our impact. Attendees can also enter to win one of two compact Jetson electric bikes, each valued at $700 and including a lock and helmet.