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The City of Grande Prairie invites residents, businesses and road users to learn more about proposed improvements to the intersection of 100 Avenue and 108 Street (Highway 40). The City is conducting a functional planning study to identify improvements that support traffic flow…
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Deputy Mayor and Board/Committee Appointments  Council approved the Deputy Mayor schedule and appointments to Standing Committees, Council Committees and Council Representative positions for October 2026 to October 2027. Council also confirmed the appointments of Councillor…
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The City of Grande Prairie is recognizing Small Business Week from Oct. 19 to 23, celebrating the entrepreneurs and employers who create jobs, develop local talent and contribute to the strength of Grande Prairie’s economy. Small businesses are part of the foundation of Grande…
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A federally supported tree planting project added 386 trees across parks, boulevards and other public spaces throughout Grande Prairie in 2026, adding to the continued growth and long-term health of the city’s urban forest. The project was supported by City capital funding and a…
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“Today, the City of Grande Prairie joins communities across Alberta in expressing our deepest sympathies following the tragic incident at CFB Wainwright. On behalf of the City of Grande Prairie, our thoughts are with the Wainwright community, the military personnel and emergency…
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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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All polling stations in Grande Prairie have reported their results for the 2021 Municipal Election and the City of Grande Prairie is pleased to announce the unofficial results. Jackie Clayton is elected to the position of Mayor, making her the first woman to be elected by Grande…
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Grande Prairie Municipal Election Day is on October 18, 2021 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at eight voting locations across Grande Prairie. Voting locations for the 2021 municipal election have changed from the 2017 election. Residents are encouraged to visit the interactive voting…
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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…