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The City of Grande Prairie announces a series of workshops as part of the Grande Prairie Inclusive and Caring Community Initiative (GPICC). The City is inviting local organizations and employers to participate in upcoming workshops to share their experiences in relation to…
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Grande North Winter Festival returns to downtown Grande Prairie January 12 to 14 at three locations; Bonnetts Energy Centre, Montrose Cultural Centre and Muskoseepi Park. “Grande North Winter Festival is a fun way for our community to get out and celebrate our winter city,” said…
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The City of Grande Prairie, in collaboration with the Safer Roads Alliance, is delighted to announce the winners of the "How did the chicken cross the road?" Student Road Safety Contest. This contest, aimed at educating students about the importance of road safety through…
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The City of Grande Prairie is investigating an incident that occurred at the Eastlink Centre on the afternoon of Friday, December 15. Immediately following the incident, all appropriate officials were notified. At this time, the City does not have any information it can share…
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The City of Grande Prairie is urging residents to prioritize safety by refraining from skating on storm ponds. Storm ponds pose significant safety risks, and engaging in recreational activities on them is strongly discouraged. The City emphasizes the following reasons for…
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Delegations Ian MacDonald presented on behalf of the Grande Prairie Firefighters Association, with concerns regarding the 2024 City budget. City Council received the presentation for information. City Budget City Council approved the 2024 Operating and Capital Budgets as…
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Nominations are now open for the City of Grande Prairie’s Women of Influence Awards 2024 presented by Peace Diagnostic Imaging to recognize local women who have made a strong impact by promoting equality, providing opportunities for women in the community and breaking barriers…
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Join the City of Grande Prairie for a New Year’s Eve-ning Out in Muskoseepi Park on December 31, 2023 for festive family activities and fireworks to wrap up 2023. “Council looks forward to the New Year’s Eve-ning Out event each year as an accessible and inclusive event for the…
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The City of Grande Prairie is proud to announce the launch of the Communities Building Youth Futures (CBYF) Microgrant Program. This initiative, in partnership with the Tamarack Institute, is designed to assist youth aged 13 to 30 in overcoming financial barriers to education…
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The City of Grande Prairie and Grande Prairie Regional Association of Volunteer Organizations (VolunteerGP) announced the 2023 Volunteer Award recipients at the annual volunteer breakfast today. The awards take place on International Volunteer Day to celebrate all the community…
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The cycling route for the Eastlink Centre Triathlon Route is changing for the race this year on Sunday, September 9. Cyclists will now race down 68 Avenue from Knowledge Way to Poplar Drive. This new route aims to improve the triathlon experience based on feedback from last year…
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City of Grande Prairie Mayor, Bill Given; RCMP Deputy Commissioner Todd Sean; and Accident Support Services President, Steve Sanderson marked the opening of the Grande Prairie Collision Reporting Centre with speeches and a ribbon cutting ceremony, earlier today. The centre is…
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Here are the highlights from the City Council meeting on August 27, 2018: Delegations Several delegations presented in regards to the City of Grande Prairie's Cannabis Retail Bylaws. A representative of the Avondale Neighbourhood Association presented about signage around the…
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Beginning Monday, August 27, the intersection of 84 Avenue and Patterson Drive will be a four-way stop for all motorists. The lights at the intersection are dark to allow for upgrades to the traffic signals. All vehicle and pedestrian commuters will be impacted and there is a…
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Residents are reminded that several temporary closures are taking place at the Eastlink Centre starting on Saturday, August 25 for annual maintenance. From Saturday, August 25 to Sunday, September 9 the 25 metre pool, lazy river, splash park, FLOW Rider, water slides and water…
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Residents in Grande Prairie are able to report non-injury accidents at the Collision Reporting Centre beginning at 10 a.m. on Monday, August 27. The Centre is the first in Canada for an RCMP-policed community. It is expected to create capacity for Grande Prairie RCMP officers to…
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The City of Grande Prairie's Planning and Development Department has issued development permits for ten cannabis retail locations. The cannabis retail stores that were issued development permits are located as follows: 10016 - 102 Ave 11109 - 100 Street 10012 - 99 Avenue 9702…
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Due to popular demand, the schedule for members of the public who donated personalized bricks for construction of the Canada Games Arena to claim their original bricks has been extended. The original brick pick-up schedule was from Tuesday, August 14 to Thursday, August 16…
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Over the next two weeks, representatives from the City's tax and assessment department will be canvassing neighbourhoods to update the photo archive and online records. The photos are updated every five years and are important as they create a record of any changes to properties…
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Here are the highlights from the City Council meeting on August 13, 2018. Delegations A delegation from the Alberta Summer Games Board attended City Council to present the City with a commemorative gift in thanks of the support for a successful event. On behalf of the City,…