Tag: accessible

Matching grants support neighbourhood enhancement projects

News Erica Fisher - July 14, 2015

Picnic tables, accessible fitness equipment, and welcome banners are among some of the projects most recently funded through the...

Raising awareness of accessibility challenges in Grande Prairie

News Erica Fisher - July 2, 2015

July has been proclaimed Accessibility Awareness Month in Grande Prairie, aimed at helping residents understand what life is like...

City again looking to add accessible taxi service

News Erica Fisher - June 10, 2015

Grande Prairie is giving accessible taxis another shot. Enforcement Services Manager Chris Manuel says in the past, attempts at...

New accessible playground now open in Avondale

News Erica Fisher - August 4, 2014

Grande Prairie families are already enjoying a new playground that is accessible for children with disabilities. The park at 113th...

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22-year-old charged with alleged hit and run

Crime June 30, 2025

One person is facing charges in connection to a pedestrian hit and run over the weekend.

City looking for municipal election staff

Elections June 30, 2025

The City of Grande Prairie is looking for help at voting stations for the municipal election on October 20th.

UPDATE: Evacuation alert lifted for County residents near BC border

Fire June 30, 2025

The County of Grande Prairie has issued an evacuation alert for everyone located north of Township Road 714 to Township Road 734, east of the British Columbia/Alberta border to Range Road 131 due to a wildfire near the BC border.

Police seize 4 kilograms of meth following Clairmont traffic stop

Crime June 27, 2025

A traffic stop in Clairmont led Rural Grande Prairie RCMP to a significant drug seizure.

Handgun, drugs seized during Grande Prairie traffic stop

Crime June 27, 2025

A 33-year-old Grande Prairie man is facing several charges after police allegedly seized a loaded handgun, drugs and unstamped tobacco from a vehicle in the city earlier this month.

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