Delegations: Council heard a presentation from local business owners who spoke in support of Bylaw C-1260-166, an amendment to the Land Use Bylaw, making Offices, Major and Minor permitted uses in the General Industrial District. Budget 2023 Council approved the 2023…

Grande Prairie’s work as a designated community under Alberta’s Rural Renewal Stream is off to a strong start, currently providing over 324 job opportunities with 78 endorsed employers to hire people into positions that remain vacant and unable to be filled by the local…

The Grande Prairie Museum is launching a new exhibit called ‘Mother Earth: Boreal Beauty of the Peace Country’ featuring 82 photos from Sharon Krushel’s book by the same name. The exhibit launch features an event on December 3 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. including a book signing,…

Grande Prairie City Council endorsed a 1.71% tax increase for the 2023 City budget to continue to provide quality services to the community while balancing rising costs of living and global inflation. The budget deliberations were for approval of the 2023-2026 operating and 2023…

The Neighbourhood Outdoor Rink Program has opened applications for residents to apply to build and maintain small skating rinks in their neighbourhoods. The program is a free opportunity that provides approved applicants with the supplies to install and maintain small skating…

Delegations The Grande Prairie Chamber of Commerce provided an update to Council on the Regional Workforce Development Committee. City Council received the letter for information, with consideration that the funding request has already been submitted to budget deliberations.…

The City of Grande Prairie reminds the community that the deadline to apply for public member positions on City boards and committees is November 25. Less than two weeks remain in the recruitment window and residents are encouraged to submit applications now. The available…

The City of Grande Prairie is currently seeking public input into the development of a City events strategy. Each year the City hosts, participates in and funds dozens of events aimed at bringing people together and celebrating our many cultures and holidays.  The events…

The City of Grande Prairie is pleased to announce the return of the Grande North Winter Festival, taking place January 13-15, 2023.   The Grande North Winter Festival is a weekend-long, walkable winter festival downtown that showcases our city. The event features activities…

A round of residential snow removal begins Wednesday, November 9. Residential snow clearing begins when declared by the City with consideration of snow accumulations and upcoming weather conditions. Current snowfall and freezing weather have led to conditions where a round of…