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Delegations Jenn Flynn and Cari Foster presented to Council on behalf of APPLE Schools, a health and well-being initiative, sharing information about the programs and initiatives being delivered already at Alexander Forbes, Roy Bickell, Avondale, and Crystal Park schools. APPLE…
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(Grande Prairie, Alta. – May 8, 2026) – A fire restriction will be in effect for the City of Grande Prairie, including annexed rural areas, as of 8 a.m. on Saturday, May 9 due to very dry conditions caused by a lack of precipitation and increased wildfire risk across the region…
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(Grande Prairie, Alta. – May 8, 2026) – The City of Grande Prairie and Northwestern Polytechnic (NWP) are proud to announce Design Works Centre will serve as home ice for the inaugural Wolves Women’s Hockey team beginning in Fall 2026. The addition brings a new level of sport…
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(Grande Prairie, Alta. – May 7, 2026) – In Grande Prairie, aging well is shaped by connection, community and the ways people continue to show up for one another over time. That spirit will be on full display June 1 as residents gather for the Aging Well Together: Seniors’ Week…
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(Grande Prairie, Alta. – May 5, 2026) – The City of Grande Prairie joined Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities today to celebrate the official grand opening of the Jumpstart Inclusive Playground at Lions Park. The event, hosted by Jumpstart, included remarks from Mayor Jackie…
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Proclamations  Mayor Jackie Clayton proclaimed May 3 – 9, 2026, as Goodwill Week. Goodwill Industries of Alberta celebrates the incredible communities who have helped the organization realize is mission of connecting Albertans with disabilities to meaningful employment.…
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(Grande Prairie, Alta. – May 5, 2026) – Local seniors are invited to an afternoon of tea, conversation, and community connection at the Bi-Annual Seniors’ Tea. The free event takes place on Wednesday, June 3 from 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Evergreen Park, and is held in recognition…
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Today, the City of Grande Prairie joins communities across Canada in recognizing Red Dress Day and honouring Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives. This day is a time to remember the lives lost, reflect on the ongoing impacts of violence against Indigenous people, and renew…
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(Grande Prairie, Alta. – May 4, 2026) – Youth Week in Grande Prairie returns with a full lineup of activities designed to help young people try new things, build confidence and explore future opportunities. A key highlight is the Youth Career Discovery Expo on May 7 at Bonnetts…
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The City of Grande Prairie is inviting residents and visitors to kick off the 2026 Grande Prairie Stompede with a free community pancake breakfast. The breakfast takes place Wednesday, May 27, from 8:30 to 10 a.m. in the H.A. Rice Plaza at Bonnetts Energy Centre. Parking is…
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Transit is on the move this year to better connect riders around Grande Prairie. The new routes and schedules being proposed have been designed to enhance connectivity and provide improved service to meet the needs of our growing City. The re-development is underway to match the…
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The Downtown Rehabilitation Project is progressing on schedule with the intersection of 100 Avenue and 100 Street now open to north, south, and westbound traffic. The contractor has completed the installation of new underground pipes at the intersection of 100 Avenue and 100…
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Starting May 10, the City’s capital construction season is scheduled to begin with road and trail overlays throughout the city. Road Construction Road overlay work is starting on Pinnacle Drive between 112 Street and 108 Street and will include cold milling, concrete work, storm…
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City of Grande Prairie Mayor Jackie Clayton, County of Grande Prairie Reeve Leanne Beaupre, Town of Sexsmith Mayor Kate Potter, Town of Beaverlodge Mayor Gary Rycroft and M.D. of Greenview Reeve Dale Smith are calling on community members to be supportive in COVID-19 response as…
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The City and County of Grande Prairie are moving forward with mandated arbitration in order to reach an agreement on the Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework (ICF). Since 2019, the City and County have been working towards the development of the ICF. While many areas of…
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Here are City Council highlight for the meeting held May 3, 2021: Delegations A representative from STARS presented to Council with a request for operational funding and organizational update on COVID-19 and related missions, proactive successes in the midst of the pandemic,…
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Now is your opportunity to share your ideas and feedback to inform the proposals being presented to Council as the City starts early work preparing for 2022 budget deliberations. Over the past year, Grande Prairie, like the rest of the world, has faced great challenges and…
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The City of Grande Prairie is reminding Pinnacle Ridge residents of the annual renewal of the special recreational services tax bylaw authorizing a $25.00 levy for certain properties in Pinnacle Ridge for the repair, maintenance and operation of the water features located in…
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The City of Grande Prairie is excited to announce that construction on Phase 4 of the Downtown Rehabilitation and Streetscapes Project starts on May 3. Phase 4 of the multi-year project consists of a budgeted $14 million investment in the city centre to replace and enhance…
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The City of Grande Prairie’s Youth Advisory Council is celebrating Youth Week in May with a virtual screening of the Connecting the Dots documentary and virtual Youth Engagement Awards event. Youth Week takes place every year from May 1-7 to honour the accomplishments and…