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Update: June 14, 2023 at 5 p.m. This fire ban is no longer in effect. --- Effective at 3 p.m. on June 8, 2023 the City of Grande Prairie Fire Department has issued a Fire Ban within the municipal boundaries. The ban is in effect due to dry conditions and a lack of significant…
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Grande Prairie’s oldest home, the Reverend Forbes Homestead and Pioneer Hospital has officially opened for the 2023 season. Free guided tours are available at the Forbes Homestead during operational hours of 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Wednesdays to Saturdays until September 2, 2023…
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The City of Grande Prairie and County of Grande Prairie have approved a joint purchase of a building owned by the Edmonton Humane Society that houses the Bandaged Paws Animal Rescue Association. The purchase of the 9,184 square foot industrial building located at 12220 104…
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The City of Grande Prairie is commencing the 2023 Sidewalk Program, aimed at improving pedestrian safety and accessibility throughout the community. This program involves the construction of a new sidewalk and the enhancement of existing ones in various locations across the city…
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The City of Grande Prairie and the County of Grande Prairie are seeking public input on the future road network south of the Grande Prairie Airport. Specifically, road and intersection development on the land south of 100 Avenue, between Range Road 64 and 65. "Engaging our…
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The Aquatera Outdoor Pool schedule is now available as the facility opens for the season on Saturday, June 3 with the new Here Comes Summer event, in partnership with Aquatera Utilities Inc. The outdoor pool swimming schedule in June includes public swim on Mondays to Fridays…
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Mark your calendars to celebrate Canada Day, presented by New Horizon Co-op, with the City of Grande Prairie on Saturday, July 1. “Canada Day is an opportunity for us to celebrate diversity, community and unity at one of the City’s time-honoured annual events,” said Mayor Jackie…
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City Council Highlights for the meeting held on May 29, 2023: Declaration of Petition City Manager Robert Nicolay declared a petition related to municipal policing received by the City to be insufficient, as per the requirements of the Municipal Government Act. Alberta…
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The City of Grande Prairie would like to inform residents and commuters about upcoming repaving work at the intersection of 84 Avenue and 108 Street. The repaving occurs on the evenings of May 26 and May 27, between 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM on both days. "Our priority is to provide…
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The City of Grande Prairie is pleased to announce that the Fire and Off Highway Vehicle (OHV) ban within the municipal boundaries has been lifted as of May 26, 2023. This decision has been made in consideration of improved conditions and recent rainfall, reducing the fire hazard…