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(Grande Prairie, AB – October 11, 2023) – Residents are invited to apply for public member positions on a selection of City boards, committees or commissions, before November 24, 2023. Available positions exist on the following boards, committees, and commissions: Assessment…
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As winter's chill approaches, the City of Grande Prairie is calling upon its residents to play a crucial role in nurturing their green spaces. The City is urging everyone to take proactive steps by ensuring that their private trees, shrubs and perennials receive the necessary…
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The City of Grande Prairie is offering a temporary transit stop during the Vampire Circus event on October 17 at the Bonnetts Energy Centre. The temporary stop will be located just outside the facility on 99 Avenue. To get to the event, riders can reach the stop via routes 1, 3…
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Grande Prairie is embarking on an exciting journey to develop an Urban Forest Strategy, aiming to protect, enrich and celebrate our urban forest for future generations. This forward-thinking strategy will be crafted with our community members' invaluable input and collaboration…
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The Halloween Spooktacular event from the City of Grande Prairie and DownTown Association returns to the City Centre on Saturday, October 28 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. doors open at 10:30 a.m. “The City is excited to offer this family friendly event again this year as an accessible…
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The Grande Prairie Fire Department is proud to host a specialized training program for approximately 100 firefighters from across the region and province. Over the next four days, residents of Grande Prairie will notice an influx of firefighters and fire experts in the city.…
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The City of Grande Prairie is collecting feedback from residents as part of its Storm Drainage Master Plan (SDMP). The plan is a technical study undertaken by a consultant on behalf of the City once every five years and provides guidance on prioritizing and determining the scope…
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Proclamation Mayor Jackie Clayton proclaimed October 15-21 Small Business Week in Grande Prairie to honor the contribution small business owners and employees make to strengthen our local economy. Delegations Sarah Card presented to Council to thank the City for their support of…
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The City of Grande Prairie, in collaboration with Aquatera Utilities Inc., is hosting a free community event called the Drop & Swap. This eco-conscious initiative encourages our community to engage by either contributing new or gently used clothing or finding new treasures…
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September 30 marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, an annual day of reflection to honour Indigenous communities, walk together on a path to reconciliation and healing, and deliver on the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s 94 Calls-to-Action. The day coincides…
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Food truck vendors can now apply to operate at a variety of City of Grande Prairie facilities over the summer. The Montrose Cultural Centre, South Bear Creek Park, CKC Grandstand and Muskoseepi Park/ Bear Creek Pool are all seeking mobile concession operators for the season. It…
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On July 6, the public is invited to join the City of Grande Prairie and the Community Advisory Board on Housing and Homelessness (CABH) for their Annual Report to the Community on Ending Homelessness. The event is being held at Teresa Sargent Hall in the Montrose Cultural Centre…
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In just over a week's time, Grande Prairie will be bustling with a weekend full of Canada Day celebrations featuring some exciting, new additions this year. Festivities begin on June 30 at 8:00 p.m. at Muskoseepi Park near the Ernie Radbourne Pavillion. The Canada Day Kick-Off…
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On July 3 the City of Grande Prairie is launching Active Play, a new summer initiative encouraging creative and active play through weekly themed activities. Active Play is a free, drop-in, recreational activity. It will be at a number of City Parks throughout the summer to…
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On Sunday, June 24, 2018 construction begins in the intersection of 100 Avenue and 102 Street as part of the Downtown Rehabilitation and Streetscapes Project. A partial closure of the intersection will occur for four to five days, followed by a full closure of the intersection…
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Youth Art Contest Winners Winners in the 2018 Municipal Government Day Youth Art Contest were presented by sponsors at Council. The contest allowed Grande Prairie's young artists to demonstrate their talents in three grade categories – Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 3, Grades 4-9 and…
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Four City bylaws were amended to include cannabis regulations at a City Council meeting yesterday evening. The amended bylaws are: Business License Bylaw (C-1064H) Land Use Bylaw (C-1260-94) Smoke Free Playgrounds and Athletic Fields Bylaw (C-1278B) Minimum Property Standards…
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An invasion of cottony psyllid, an alien, invasive insect, is impacting the health and vitality of black ash trees throughout Grande Prairie. Affected trees will show leafless branches or may have died completely. Parks Operations recommends the best way for residents to help…
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Aquatera Utilities will begin cleaning the City's storm system and performing video inspections in the Gateway area on Monday, June 18. The project boundaries include: 100 Avenue 107 Avenue 111 Street 108 Street This work is part of the 2018 Storm Line Flushing, Cleaning and…
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All gravel road bans within the City of Grande Prairie have been lifted. The City thanks residents and commuters who abided by the gravel road bans and aided in protecting the integrity of our gravel road network. The gravel road ban is announced annually during the spring when…