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The City is observing National Addictions Awareness Week (NAAW), from November 19 to 25 to increase public understanding and reduce the stigma surrounding addictions and substance use.  NAAW focuses on fostering solutions and providing insights into the harms related to…
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(Grande Prairie, AB – November 9, 2023) – Grande Prairie City Council is inviting the community to Council’s Interfaith Breakfast on November 28. The event brings together residents and faith leaders from across religious backgrounds to gather, build community, and hear from…
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The Eastlink Centre is offering 10 per cent off annual prepaid memberships and Grande Access passes at its Membership Sale Day on Saturday, December 2. The sale is taking place all day in-person and online at eastlinkcentre.ca/membership. The Membership Sale Day also includes…
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The City of Grande Prairie announces the commencement of its fall and winter tree pruning program. This initiative, set to run from November 2023 to April 2024, aims to enhance the safety, beauty, and overall health of our urban greenery. This season, the City's extensive tree…
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The City of Grande Prairie is delighted to announce a significant addition to its urban landscape with the recent installation of tree groves along 100 Avenue, between 116 Street and 112 Street. Over 80 trees have been thoughtfully planted in these groves to improve the…
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(Grande Prairie, Alta. – October 31, 2023) – The City of Grande Prairie invites residents to provide their valuable input on the draft amendments to the Municipal Development Plan (MDP). This engagement initiative aims to ensure that the MDP reflects the needs of our growing…
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Delegations Troy Johnston presented to Council regarding the 1MillionMarchforChildren. Public Member Appointments Council appointed Adrian Temple, Aiden St. Pierre, Atishay Goel, Daisy Nellis, Hannah Ungstad, Janee Chamberlain, Manya Singhal, Nabeel Malik, Peyton Wright, Rafael…
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In a joint initiative to elevate road safety awareness among the city's youth, the City of Grande Prairie and the Safer Roads Alliance proudly announce the return of the "How did the chicken cross the road?" Student Road Safety Contest. With road safety as its cornerstone, the…
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In line with the City's commitment to upholding standards in local services, Grande Prairie Enforcement Services has successfully concluded its week-long Taxi Inspection initiative which took place from October 16th to October 20th, 2023. Throughout the inspection week,…
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The Grande Prairie Fire Department (GPFD) is proud to announce partnerships with the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF), along with key regional agencies, to introduce a nationally standardized, federally funded Hazmat response training program.  The IAFF,…
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Members of the community who donated bricks personalized with a family or business name to support plaza construction of the Canada Games Arena (now known as the H.A. Rice Plaza at Revolution Place) are now being invited to claim the original bricks as commemorative pieces.…
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On Friday August 3, the 2018 Road Rehabilitation Program continues in two new locations resulting in reduced speeds and lane closures.  Crews will be working on Mission Heights Drive from 76 Avenue to Kateri Drive until mid-September. This work consists of milling and…
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From July 29 to 30, the intersection of 100 Avenue and 100 Street will be closed to vehicle traffic as part of the Downtown Rehabilitation and Streetscapes project. Crews are currently working on Phase 3 of the project along 100 Avenue. In order to install electrical cables and…
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Celebrations for Alberta's 44th Heritage Day are taking place on August 6 at Muskoseepi Park and the Grande Prairie Museum to showcase traditional Canadian heritage and multiculturalism. From 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Muskoseepi Park is showcasing a variety of cultural music and…
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Beginning Thursday, July 26, southbound traffic on 100 St between 101 Ave and 99 Ave will be reduced to one lane. The lane closure will occur for approximately one week and minor traffic delays are expected. Northbound traffic will be unaffected. Motorists and pedestrians are…
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The public is invited to attend an open house where proposed design drawings of the Maskwôtêh Park Pedestrian Bridge will be available for feedback. Maskwôtêh Park is located in northwest Grande Prairie between the Bear Creek and the neighbourhood of Royal Oaks. The pedestrian…
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Members of the public are invited to an open house for the Northern Lights Area Structure Plan on July 24 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Ernie Radbourne Pavilion in Muskoseepi Park. City staff will present the draft area structure plan and seek feedback from the public. The…
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Starting Wednesday, residents can expect some minor traffic delays around the city as well as limited availability at the Eastlink Centre due to the Alberta Summer Games. Torch Relay Wednesday afternoon from 3:30 p.m.- 6:30 p.m., the Torch Relay takes place with families from…
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Here are the highlights from the City Council meeting on July 16, 2018: Delegations Rhonda Clarke-Gauthier presented from the Mighty Peace Watershed Alliance. She presented an update on the organization, and requested a four-year financial commitment from the City to support…
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With just over a week until kick-off, facilities across the City of Grande Prairie and County of Grande Prairie are getting ready to welcome visitors and residents alike for the 2018 Alberta Summer Games. Both recreational and cultural facilities throughout the host communities…