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Grande Prairie population surpasses 70,000 according to 2024 census data

The numbers are in, following the City of Grande Prairie's 2024 Municipal Census, which shows a significant increase in population. 

A “strong trend of homeownership” among the highlights of 2024 County of GP census

The results are in from the County of Grande Prairie's 2024 Municipal Census, showing significant growth throughout the region. 

MD of Greenview population passes 6,000

The population of the Municipal District of Greenview is growing faster than expected. Based on a municipal census done...

2018 municipal census underway

The City of Grande Prairie's 2018 municipal census is now open to the public. From April 16th to May...

City set to take 2018 municipal census

Another municipal census is right around the corner. The City of Grande Prairie will be looking to get an...

Grande Prairie home to most millennials in Canada

Despite having the highest percentage of millennials in Canada, Grande Prairie isn't high on the list of hot spots...

Post-secondary degrees less common in Grande Prairie: census

More than half of Grande Prairie residents aged 25 to 64 have a post-secondary education. The latest census data...

Grande Prairie immigrant population doubles since 2006

Grande Prairie's immigrant population has more than doubled over the past 10 years. According to the 2016 census, an...

Grande Prairie’s Aboriginal population tops 10 per cent

The Aboriginal population of Grande Prairie is more than twice what's seen across Canada. An estimated 6,550 people in...

Men’s incomes double women’s in Grande Prairie region

Grande Prairie's median household income went up more than 15 per cent over the past ten years. It sat...

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...

Grande Prairie’s average age now 33.5 years

While seniors now outnumber children in Canada for the first time ever, that's still not the case in Grande...

City surprised by census results, County not so much

In just one year, the official population count in Grande Prairie went down by more than 5,300 people. While...

2016 census pegs Grande Prairie’s population at 63,000

Statistics Canada has released its first batch of data from last year's census, which it says shows Grande Prairie's...

Municipal census delayed until at least 2015

A lack of interest in coordinating the city's 2014 municipal census means the process will be delayed until at...
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Travel not recommended as several north end intersections flooded: RCMP

The Grande Prairie RCMP are asking you to put your plans on hold for a little while as several intersections in the city's north end are impacting by flooding. 

Beaverlodge RCMP search for alleged reckless ATV users

Beaverlodge RCMP is asking for the public's help in tracking down a trio of men believed to be driving recklessly on ATVs through town.

Municipal facility hours adjusted Monday for Heritage Day

Grande Prairie residents are being reminded several facilities will either be closed or operating on adjusted hours on Monday.

Beaverlodge without physician coverage overnight

Due to a lack of physician coverage, the Beaverlodge Municipal Hospital emergency department will be without physician coverage overnight.

AHS warns of possible measles exposure location in Grande Prairie

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