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Residents can now submit applications for the 2024 Clean Energy Improvement Program (CEIP). The CEIP is an innovative financing tool that helps residential property owners pay for energy efficiency and renewable energy upgrades. “We’re excited to re-introduce this program for…
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The City of Grande Prairie encourages residents to be proactive in mitigating fire hazards and to not be caught unprepared in the upcoming season.  Grande Prairie is preparing for hotter and drier weather this season following a period of lower-than-normal snowfall. The…
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The City of Grande Prairie has signed a new five-year naming rights agreement with West Fraser for the fieldhouse located at the Eastlink Centre. The amenity has been renamed as the West Fraser Fieldhouse. “The West Fraser Fieldhouse signifies a significant investment in our…
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The City of Grande Prairie has implemented an immediate fire restriction that will remain in effect until further notice.  This measure is being taken due to current dry weather conditions increasing the risk of fire spread and supports the City’s ongoing commitment to…
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Applications are now open for the City of Grande Prairie’s Community Microgrant Funding. The Community Microgrant is intended to foster connections and pride in the community through the funding of gatherings, projects, and celebrations of arts and culture. It provides…
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A previous version of this release indiciated May 30 for the Operational Services Committee Meeting, whereas it is April 30. This is corrected below. Residents of Pinnacle Ridge are asked to provide their feedback on the $12.50 levy which supports the operation and maintenance…
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Delegations Bruce Tattrie presented to Council on the Grande Prairie Airshow Committee’s application for Large Scale Tourism Funding.   Council approved allocation of the 2024 Large Scale Tourism Grant Funding in the amount of $50,000 to the 2024 Grande Prairie…
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City Council has approved Cedar Point as the official name of the Coordinated Care Campus facility. The name was chosen as cedar has ensured the survival of people for thousands of years and has become a powerful symbol of strength and revitalization. The deep respect for cedar…
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Residents and business owners with properties next to gravel roads can submit dust suppression applications until April 26, 2024. Residents in rural service areas may apply for a dust suppression and control treatment on a gravel road in sections of at least 100 metres. The…
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With the arrival of spring and the increasing number of residents and visitors enjoying the City's parklands, pathways, and trails, the City wishes to remind everyone about the appropriate use of personal transportation options (i.e., vehicles which the City’s Parkland Bylaw…
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The Easter Bunny is hiding Easter eggs across Muskoseepi Park and children ages 2-10 are invited to hop down to the park on Saturday, April 20 to hunt for them at the Easter Eggstravaganza! The Easter Eggstravaganza takes place from noon to 4:00 p.m. and includes an Easter egg…
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Transit services in Grande Prairie will be operating on holiday hours over the weekend due to the statutory holidays for Easter weekend. The hours for the weekend are as follows: Friday, April 19: Regular Sunday schedule (9:00 a.m. - 6:15 p.m.) Saturday, April 20: Regular…
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SELECTED TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM (STEP) – Speed Limits In April, the Selected Traffic Enforcement Program will concentrate on speeding vehicles.  Speed limits, road conditions, weather, traffic and the type of vehicle you drive all influence how fast you should travel.…
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Grande Prairie residents now have the opportunity to share their thoughts and ideas for the new city entrance features. A survey and idea space are available at engage.cityofgp.com/city-entrance-feature until May 3 for residents to provide feedback and share ideas. The survey…
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Voting is now available for youth ages 13-24 to select winners for the Grande Prairie Youth Engagement Awards (GP YEA!) 2019 hosted by the City of Grande Prairie Youth Council. The GP YEA! are presented annually to businesses, schools and community agencies that illustrate the…
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Starting mid-April, Parks Operations is commencing their seasonal tree pruning program to remove or modify selected dead tree snags in the Muskoseepi Corridor and around O’Brien Lake. Trail users in the area are asked to obey project signage in the area and avoid areas that have…
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Public workshops are being held to consult the community as part of the engagement process for the Affordable Housing Strategy. The workshops include a brief overview of the findings and recommendations from the recently completed Community Housing Needs Assessment, followed by…
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City Council Highlights for April 8, 2019 Here are the highlights from the City Council meeting held on April 8, 2019: Delegations A proclamation was made in celebration of National Dental Hygienists Week. The week promotes the importance of dental health for all ages. The…
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Grande Prairie, AB – The City of Grande Prairie is seeking feedback from the business community in order to establish a new Economic Development Strategy. The City has retained MDB Insight Inc., a management consulting firm, to contact up to 500 random local businesses to…
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Revolution Place is excited to announce a significant upgrade to its online ticketing system which will now feature e-tickets and the ability to print tickets at home for events. Tickets will now be scanned upon entry at Revolution Place events. The upgrades rolled out over the…