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The Grande Prairie Fire Department (GPFD) is launching a new initiative called Camp F.I.R.E. to inspire and empower young women and gender diverse individuals to enter the fire service through hands-on fire service training experience. Taking place from May 3 to 5, 2024, Camp F.…
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The City of Grande Prairie has been awarded a $200,000 grant from the Forest Resource Improvement Association of Alberta (FRIAA) to action a vegetation management project by December 31, 2024. The FRIAA Firesmart program supports communities in implementing measures aimed at…
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A round of residential snow removal starts Thursday, February 29. Residential snow clearing commences when declared by the City with consideration of snow accumulations and forecasted weather. Current snowfall has led to conditions where a round of residential snow clearing is…
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Delegations City Council was proud to present Sunrise House Youth Emergency Shelter with a cheque for $939,556.57 at today's Council meeting representing financial and gift-in-kind supports for their new home. Council is a strong supporter of Sunrise House and the vital…
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The City of Grande Prairie is set to reinstate parking bans starting on Tuesday, February 27.  The ban restricts parking on permanent snow routes (priority 1 and 2 routes) from Monday to Friday between 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. until the ban is lifted. Parking bans come into effect…
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The City of Grande Prairie is excited to announce Ready, Set, Go! a free community event presented by Ovintiv at the Community Knowledge Campus on Saturday, March 23 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. to celebrate the shift into spring. “We’re thrilled to introduce Ready, Set, Go! in…
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The City of Grande Prairie is ready to crack open some Easter fun on Saturday, March 30 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Grande Prairie Museum’s Heritage Village. Families are encouraged to purchase tickets for their preferred timeslot starting at 8:30 a.m. on February 29 at…
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Grande Prairie City Council has decided to postpone the decision on the Stormwater Utility Bylaw to allow for additional community consultation and further exploration of funding models, specifically: a flat rate, a bracket model, a capped rate, and an uncapped rate. To ensure…
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Joint Media Release – Six individuals and three organizations were honoured for their outstanding contributions to local social services at today’s 18th annual Passionate Heart Awards ceremony.  The awards, which celebrate people, teams and businesses that make a…
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Delegations The Grande Prairie Regional Hospital Foundation presented as a delegate to provide information regarding the future strategy and vision of the organization. They have asked Council for advocacy support to the appropriate provincial government leadership. Council…
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The City of Grande Prairie Youth Council (GPYC) is an advisory committee to City Council made up of youth between the ages of 13-24. GPYC contributes to building a society of active and engaged citizens by creating opportunities to connect youth with the civic order of…
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Economic Development Promotional Videos Launch Two promotional videos were premiered at City Council tonight.  The videos were created by the Economic Development Department to highlight life in Grande Prairie and provide an overview of industry activity in the region.…
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February 15, 2019 Residential snow clearing continues in Friday's neighbourhoods. They are Gateway, Royal Oaks, Arbour Hills, Northridge, Crystal Heights, Lakeland, Crystal Lake, and Copperwood. City crews are plowing priority 1 and 2 routes and will continue for the duration of…
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‘A Year In The Life’ Video Launched to Capture Life in Grande Prairie The City of Grande Prairie is proud to launch ‘A Year in the Life’ – a video that profiles amenities and events City residents have come to know and love as the City of Grande Prairie experienced rapid…
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The City of Grande Prairie awarded $59,600 through the Arts Development Committee to local art and cultural groups in the latest round of Arts Development Funding. $3000 was granted to The Grande Prairie Academy for the Edmonton Ballet Project through the Major Project Fund.…
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Over 330+ volunteers were recognized at the annual City of Grande Prairie Volunteer Recognition Event for their outstanding contributions to the organization and the community. The volunteers were involved in a wide variety of groups and roles across the organization including…
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SELECTED TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM (STEP) - Distracted Driving Alberta Transportation indicates that driver distraction contributes to 20-30% of all collisions and that distracted drivers are three times more likely to be involved in a collision than attentive drivers. While…
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February 8, 2019 Contracted residential clearing crews are currently plowing in Friday areas.  On Monday, they will be in the neighbourhoods of VLA / Montrose, Mountview, Hillside, Crystal Heights, Ivy Lake, and Crystal Landing. City crews are currently plowing priority 2…
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Tracy Persson is joining the Women of Influence Awards as keynote speaker on March 8, International Women’s Day.  Persson is a local entrepreneur and community leader with a focus on helping support and empower other women. She is the owner, designer and creator of two…
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Due to overwhelming community interest, the venue for the premiere of the local video series “Critical Condition: The Opioid Crisis in Grande Prairie” has been changed to the Douglas J. Cardinal Performing Arts Centre at the Grande Prairie Regional College. Tickets are free but…