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County raises municipal tax rate by 2.4 per cent, citing “increased demand” for services

County of Grande Prairie Ethan Montague -
The County of Grande Prairie has approved the 2025 budget, which includes a 2.4 per cent municipal tax hike. 

Province of Alberta indicates more infrastructure projects on the way for numerous communities, Grande Prairie

Provincial Ethan Montague -
The Province of Alberta completed and began construction on hundreds of infrastructure projects across the province in 2024, including some in Grande Prairie. 

2.28 per cent property tax increase included in City of GP’s 2025 budget

GP City Hall Ethan Montague -
Grande Prairie City Council has arrived at a tentative 2.28 per cent property tax increase on residents after all three days of budget deliberations. 

Snow-clearing changes could save City of GP $250K annually, council wraps up day two of 2025 budget talks

GP City Hall Ethan Montague -
Day two of the City of Grande Prairie's 2025 Budget Deliberations wrapped up on Thursday, with several changes that will be up for finalization by the end of the budget talks. 

Grande Prairie City Council “not interested in anything anywhere close” to double digit tax hike during budget talks

GP City Hall Ethan Montague -
Grande Prairie City Council's 2025 Budget Deliberations are less than one week away, and city officials have indicated they are confident administration has done their due diligence to avoid a less-than-desirable tax hike. 

Tax cut approved in 2019 city budget

News Erica Fisher -
The City of Grande Prairie is moving forward with a tax cut. The 2019 property tax rate will go...

Maskwôtêh Bridge project may move ahead as planned

News Emma Mason -
A pedestrian bridge expected to link Maskwôtêh Park to the grounds of the new hospital may move ahead as...

City likely to continue driveway windrow clearing program

News Emma Mason -
It looks like the City of Grande Prairie's driveway windrow clearing program may be sticking around. On day two...

Tax increase to cover County’s loss in linear revenue

News Erica Fisher -
The County has had to up property taxes to balance its budget. The average residential owner is looking at...

County to finalize budget

News Erica Fisher -
The County of Grande Prairie will be finalizing its budget over the next two days. It will be making...

Premier hints at new school for Grande Prairie

News Tricia Kindleman -
During her recent visit to the area Rachel Notley hinted there could be a new school in the budget...

MP Warkentin laments lack of pipelines in federal budget speech

News Erica Fisher -
Grande Prairie - Mackenzie MP Chris Warkentin is disappointed the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion was left out of the...

County awards almost $2.5 million in community grants

News Erica Fisher -
As part of its preliminary budget for next year, County of Grande Prairie council has approved nearly $2.5 million...

County approves interim 2018 budget

News Erica Fisher -
County of Grande Prairie council has approved an interim budget for 2018. It won't be finalized until the spring,...

County budget deliberations start Monday

News Tricia Kindleman -
The County of Grande Prairie is getting ready to put together its budget for 2018. Its total expenditures for...

Budget deliberations begin this week at City Hall

News Tricia Kindleman -
The city of Grande Prairie's new city council is set to face their first major task, assessing the current...
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Eyes on the road: Tips for safe holiday travel as snow in forecast for parts of Alberta

Community
The first snowfall of the final stretch of the year is in the forecast for some communities, including parts of the Peace Country, which could impact holiday travel over the coming Thanksgiving long weekend. 

Wembley Wildcats receive RONA Rookies program support

Community
The Wembley Wildcats are among 150 minor hockey teams across Canada receiving support through the RONA Rookies program this season.

Rotary Clubs of Grande Prairie launches annual Dignity Drive

Community
The Rotary Clubs of Grande Prairie's Dignity Drive has kicked off for another year. 

Legion showcases two new veteran memorial crosswalks

Community
The Grande Prairie Legion has unveiled two brand-new veteran memorial crosswalks in the city.

NWP Wolves women’s hockey team ready to take bite out of ACAC

Community
Northwestern Polytechnic's Wolves women's hockey team is hoping the community can come together to pack the rink at their inaugural home game in the Alberta Colleges Athletics Conference on Friday.
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