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Residents, community groups, educational institutions, local businesses and voluntary organizations are invited to submit nominations for the City of Grande Prairie George Repka Outstanding Achievement and Bill Bowes Volunteer Organization of the Year awards until October 16,…
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(Grande Prairie, Alta. – September 19, 2023) – The Aquatera Outdoor Pool officially closes for 2023 on September 25 after another successful season. “We are thrilled the weather co-operated this year to keep the Aquatera Outdoor Pool open a few extra weeks to accommodate…
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Delegations Jacob Hanlon presented to City Council regarding FoorCycler Municipal Solution, City Council directed staff to bring a report back to the appropriate standing committee, including information from Aquatera, regarding the impacts, outcomes, and procurement criteria of…
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(Grande Prairie, Alta. – September 18, 2023) – Heritage Village Folktales Tour is coming back to the Grande Prairie Museum on October 13 and 14 for another year of stories ranging from eerie to curious. Residents are invited to register for the guided outdoor evening walking…
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(Grande Prairie, Alta. – September 18, 2023) – Heritage Village Folktales Tour is coming back to the Grande Prairie Museum on October 13 and 14 for another year of stories ranging from eerie to curious. Residents are invited to register for the guided outdoor evening walking…
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(Grande Prairie, Alta – September 11, 2023) The five Grande Prairie Regional Emergency Partnership (GPREP) municipalities congratulate Jennifer Wood, GPREP Program Manager, for receiving the Emergency Management Exemplary Service Award (EMESA). This national award recognizes…
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The City of Grande Prairie is introducing a new event called “Engage Grande Prairie” which highlights a variety of interesting topics for residents to learn more about and share their input on. Residents can join members of Council and City Administration from 10:00 a.m. – 8:00…
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(Grande Prairie, Alta. – September 8, 2023) – The City of Grande Prairie is encouraging residents to celebrate Neighbour Day on Saturday, September 16 by hosting community activities. “Creating relationships with neighbours allows us to develop a strong and connected community…
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All Grande Prairie immigrants ages 16 years or older are invited to participate in a survey to share their experiences about living in our community to help improve the lives of newcomers, immigrants, and refugees in Grande Prairie. Topics covered include demographic information…
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The Community Advisory Board on Housing and Homelessness (CABH) is currently recruiting public board members.   CABH acts as an advisor to the City of Grande Prairie for grant funding received from the Government of Canada and the Province of Alberta to give input into…
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Construction on the Muskoseepi Skatepark expansion is scheduled to start on June 18. Skateboarding, freestyle BMX bike riding, in-line skating and parkour have become extremely popular in the community. The expansion will attract skateboarders from across Grande Prairie 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…
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The City of Grande Prairie's annual community celebration Tuesday attracted thousands of residents and visitors. Municipal Government Day, held at Revolution Place, saw 4,440 burgers and 2,550 hot dogs distributed. Municipal and community information exhibits and the Kid's Zone…
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Proposed bylaws about the regulation of recreational cannabis are to be brought to City Council on June 18, 2018 for further debate. The bylaws were presented to Council at a meeting on May 22 where a series of amendments were made to the bylaws including capping the number of…
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The City of Grande Prairie is entering the second phase of public consultation for the development of a Transportation Master Plan. The public is invited to partake in an online survey from June 12 to July 3. Residents may also attend an in-person public consultation…
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The 'Walking With Our Sisters' commemorative art installation for missing and murdered Indigenous women featuring ceremonial smudging is currently taking place in the City of Grande Prairie's shared use Montrose Cultural Centre. The commemorative art installation is open for…
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Smudging ceremonies will continue at the Art Gallery of Grande Prairie located in the Montrose Cultural Centre until June 18. Smudging is an Indigenous tradition involving the burning of sage, sweet grass, or cedar chips. Measures are in place to mitigate aroma and smoke within…
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The City of Grande Prairie's annual free community barbecue and family entertainment event is set for Tuesday, June 12 – rain or shine. Municipal Government Day runs from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Revolution Place (10017 99 Avenue). This 16th Municipal Government Day features a…
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People, organizations and businesses dedicated to enhancing the social well-being of community members throughout our area received recognition during the 13th Annual Passionate Heart Awards Luncheon, held today at The TARA Centre in Evergreen Park.   Presented by the…
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Local Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) departments are looking for outstanding, passionate individuals, teams and businesses working in the field of social services to recognize at the 13th Annual Passionate Heart Awards. Non-profit agencies and businesses within the…