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

GP City Hall Ethan Montague -
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

County of Grande Prairie Ethan Montague -
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

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

2018 municipal census underway

News Erica Fisher -
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

News Erica Fisher -
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

News Erica Fisher -
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

News Erica Fisher -
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

News Erica Fisher -
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

News Erica Fisher -
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

News Erica Fisher -
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

News Erica Fisher -
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

News Erica Fisher -
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

News Erica Fisher -
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

News Erica Fisher -
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

News Jenny Oatway -
A lack of interest in coordinating the city's 2014 municipal census means the process will be delayed until at...

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Enjoy the water but be safe: Water safety tips from GP Technical Search and Rescue

Provincial
As the weather heats up and people look to cool down in the different bodies of water around Alberta, Grande Prairie Technical Search and Rescue is reminding everyone to keep safety in mind. 

All evacuation orders lifted in County of Grande Prairie

Fire
The County of Grande Prairie has lifted all evacuation orders that were in place because of the Kiskatinaw River wildfire. 

St. John Paul II graduate receives prestigious scholarship

Education
A Grande Prairie high school graduate is the recipient of a $100,000 scholarship for the next step in his education at the University of Calgary.

Evacuation area reduced in county, Kiskatinaw River wildfire remains classified as out of control

Fire
The County of Grande Prairie has reduced the Kiskatinaw River wildfire evacuation area, allowing those who live east of Range Road 132 to Range Road 130 between Township Road 710 and Township Road 740 to return home.

Swanavon students stir up community spirit during Lemonade Fundraiser

Community
Ahead of Lemonade Day on Saturday, Grande 1 students...
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