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The City of Grande Prairie is seeking feedback on design concepts for the proposed new city entrance features at the north and west gateway entrances to Grande Prairie. Earlier this year, a survey and idea space were opened at engage.cityofgp.com to engage the community on what…
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In 2019, the City is investing $9.7 million into road reconstruction projects to extend the life of existing roadways and replace roadways at the end of their life. These projects are captured under the Road Rehabilitation Program already occurring in sites throughout the City.…
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The City of Grande Prairie has launched a new survey to engage on park and playground use throughout the community as we prepare for the next cycle of budget planning. The goal of the survey is to gain a better idea of who uses the parks and playgrounds, which locations are most…
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Selected Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) - Back to School Road Safety School zones are in effect on Tuesday, September 3, 2019 and the City’s Enforcement Services reminds drivers to use extra caution during the transition into the school year. Drivers are reminded to watch…
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The intersection of Resources Road and 68 Avenue will be a temporary four-way stop beginning at 9 am on Wednesday, August 28. Motorists and pedestrians are reminded to be alert and travel with caution through the intersection. The temporary four-way stop is due to regular…
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Here are the highlights from the City Council meeting held on August 26, 2019: Council Endorses Mayor Given Involvement with AUMA City Council endorsed Mayor Given to run for a second term as a Board Director for the Alberta Urban Municipalities Association. The position…
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Ongoing wet weather has prolonged a fireblight outbreak in Grande Prairie’s urban forest.  City crews are finishing the first round of pruning on public trees and inspectors are now moving into inspecting private trees. In residential areas, inspectors are largely able to…
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The City of Grande Prairie is happy to announce a new partnership with Tim Hortons to sponsor Toonie Tuesdays at the Outdoor Pool. Starting Tuesday, August 27, the new Toonie Tuesday promotion will offer $2 public swim admission to the pool for all age groups from 11:00 a.m. - 3…
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The City of Grande Prairie is proud to announce the outdoor pool is officially opening Saturday, August 24 at noon. A hallmark in the community, located in Muskoseepi Park, the outdoor pool was first opened in 1962. After a closure in 2013, the pool has now undergone a…
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The City of Grande Prairie is piloting the use of an autonomous, robotic lawn mower on Diamond 1 at the South Bear Creek Park. The new lawnmower, a Husqvarna Automower 550, is being used as a limited pilot of new technology to evaluate  service level standards. The robotic…