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Census shows young workers left during downturn: Mayor Given

Grande Prairie's mayor says the results of the 2016 census give the city a better idea of who left...

Mayor Given wants to see multiple 2018 budget scenarios

After October 16th, Grande Prairie will have a new city council, and that could mean several fresh faces. Within...

Mayor Bill Given looks back on 2015 in Grande Prairie

2015 was a year of adapting to growth and growing pains in Grande Prairie, according to Mayor Bill Given....

Annexation decision gives landowners “certainty”: Given

The province has approved the city's request to annex 6,316 hectares of land from the County of Grande Prairie....

Throne speech opportunity for Mayor Given to network

Mayor Bill Given was in Edmonton Monday for what he called a "historic day" as Premier Rachel Notley made...

City’s perspective on NDP majority government

For the first time in 44 years Alberta has welcomed a new government into the Provincial Legislature. Mayor Bill...

Given apologizes for Eastlink Centre oversight

A painful, disappointing, and embarrassing lesson. That was how Mayor Bill Given referred to the discovery of a multi-million dollar...

Mayor and council promoting investment opportunities in Grande Prairie

A trip to the capital city last week gave Grande Prairie's Mayor and Councillors an opportunity to pitch the...

City hopes to follow up on resident concerns about annexation

City Council is making sure that following the conclusion of the annexation merit hearing, they have an opportunity to...

Mayor delivers State of City address during chamber sponsored luncheon

Mayor Bill Given talked to city residents this afternoon about the current state of Grande Prairie, and what's on...

Mayor Given to give State of the City Address

The Grande Prairie Chamber of Commerce is playing host to Mayor Bill Given's State of the City address tomorrow...

City reacts to provincial budget

The city is pleased overall with the provincial budget, though Mayor Bill Given notes a decrease in funding available...
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City asking residents to avoid “fish kill” concentration areas on local waterways

The city has put out a public advisory warning of what is known as a “fish kill,” currently taking place in sections of Bear Creek.

AHS warns of possible measles exposure locations in Grande Prairie

A confirmed measles case has prompted an exposure warning in Grande Prairie.

Jumpstart inclusive playground set to transform Lion’s Park

A new playground that is inclusive for all will be built at Lions Park.

Council increases funding to rebate program with surge in housing construction

For the first time in a decade, the City of Grande Prairie is experiencing a surge in housing construction with $55.1 million in residential building permits recorded by the end of June. 

Road construction kicks off in Crystal Lake

Drivers in Crystal Lake can expect to see construction in their neck of the woods for the next little while as crews have kicked off several projects in the area.
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