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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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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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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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Knelsen Sand & Gravel Ltd. will begin working in the Brochu Industrial Park area on Tuesday, June 19 and will continue through the month of July as part of the 2018 Road Rehabilitation Program. Work will be performed on: 101 Avenue 104 Avenue 106 Avenue 121 Street 123…
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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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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…