Due to extreme weather conditions, the City of Grande Prairie is redirecting snow removal efforts to priority roads and postponing the next round of residential removal to Monday, December 29. 

The previously announced second round of residential snow clearing, scheduled to begin Monday, December 22, will now begin Monday, December 29. 

UPDATE – December 20

Due to extreme weather conditions, the City of Grande Prairie is redirecting snow removal efforts to priority roads and postponing the next round of residential removal to Monday, December 29. 

Full details are available in today’s news release: https://ow.ly/y7ee50XMTxJ

The City of Grande Prairie is moving directly into a second round of residential snow clearing following a nearly 60 cm snowfall across the community this December.

December snowfall is already above average, with more snow expected in the coming days. Winter parking bans are in effect on permanent snow routes weekdays from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Residents are reminded to move vehicles off those Priority 1 and 2 roads so crews can clear snow fully and keep essential routes moving.

Why winter parking bans matter

Work to reduce wildfire risk and strengthen community safety continues as the City advances planned FireSmart™ vegetation management work along the Bear Creek Corridor in the coming weeks. 

A two week round of residential snow clearing begins Monday, December 8, 2025. 

Clearing follows a two-week rotation, starting with Week A neighbourhoods the first week and Week B neighbourhoods the second week. Crews work to complete each neighbourhood on its assigned day.

Residential Schedule

With winter approaching, the City is sharing what residents can expect for snow clearing this season and how to stay informed.

Each classification of road is maintained using a snow clearing method specific to the type of road. Roads are cleared in a set order to keep people moving and emergency routes open:

The City of Grande Prairie has opened applications for the annual Neighbourhood Outdoor Rink Program, supporting residents in building and maintaining small community skating rinks in neighbourhood parks this winter.

The free program provides approved applicants with the supplies and training needed to install and maintain a rink throughout the season. City staff also complete monthly hazard assessments on each site to help ensure safety.

Applicants must have a group of at least five volunteers to assist with building and maintenance and identify a proposed park location.

Residents may see City Parks crews in their neighbourhoods this fall and winter as the City has begun its annual tree pruning program, running from October 1, 2025, through April 2026. 

The work focuses on protecting elm trees, which are particularly vulnerable to Dutch elm disease, while also caring for other public trees that need maintenance to keep Grande Prairie’s urban forest healthy and strong.

The City of Grande Prairie is pleased to share that the Jumpstart Inclusive Playground at Lions Park (9930 90 Avenue) is officially open for community use as of today, Wednesday, September 17.

Following the completion of final inspections the playground is ready to welcome children and families to enjoy its inclusive and accessible features. The playground offers a vibrant space designed for kids of all abilities to play together, supporting recreation, connection and fun for the entire community.

The City of Grande Prairie has been selected as a 2025 recipient of funding through Intact’s Municipal Climate Resiliency Grant, providing $130,000 to support vegetation management and protect against wildfires. 

The City’s project focuses on the continuation of FireSmart activities within the forest area along the Bear Creek Corridor. The project has an estimated completion date of January 31, 2027 and includes up to 16.64 hectares of area earmarked for the removal of dead and down woody debris.