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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. 

City creates new accessible pass for Canada Day event

A new pass is being included at this year's Canada Day event in Muskoseepi Park to support those with physical or cognitive disabilities waiting in line for carnival rides. 

Free, extended transit use on tap for Canada Day in Grande Prairie

While there will be some impacts on transit Canada Day, the city is hoping to make it as easy as possible to get around with free and extended travel for those looking to enjoy all things Canuck on July 1st.

Grande Prairie anticipating a Goodvin to great Canada Day celebration

Two weeks out from Canada Day, the City of Grande Prairie is releasing the musical lineup in Muskoseepi Park along with other festive events planned. 

City fire ban downgraded to restriction on Wednesday

Those looking to have a backyard fire in the city can do so as of Wednesday afternoon after the...

More construction set to begin on Grande Prairie roads this week

You can expect some construction on 68 Avenue to begin as early as Wednesday, as road rehab work across...

UPDATE: County, City fire ban goes into effect Thursday afternoon

UPDATE: The County of Grande Prairie has also announced a fire ban stretching the entire region, including the towns...

Grande Prairie set to swim into summer

The city is set to celebrate the upcoming summer season with the third annual Here Comes Summer event in Muskoseepi Park. 

Work NW Alberta to hold workforce focused info luncheon

Workforce trends across Northwestern Alberta are being highlighted at an upcoming luncheon being put on by Work NW Alberta. 

Construction season begins in City of Grande Prairie

Road rehabilitation and traffic signal repair work is underway or set to start this month in the City of Grande Prairie. 

Blood bandit management begins as city kicks off mosquito control work

Annual work to manage the mosquito population in the city is set to start on Friday. 

City of Grande Prairie issues fire restriction effective immediately

Following the implementation of a fire restriction in the County of Grande Prairie on Thursday, the city has...

Grande Prairie-hosted Aboriginal Hockey Championship a finalist for Canadian Sport Event of the Year

The Grande Prairie-hosted 2024 National Aboriginal Hockey Championships is a finalist for Sport Tourism Canada's Prestige Awards Canadian Sport Event of the Year in the under $1 million budget category. 

City launches two healthcare attraction and retention projects amid physician shortage in Grande Prairie

Invest GP has launched the Family Physician Attraction Incentive Program under the city council's ongoing Healthcare Attraction and Retention Strategy to support local healthcare workforce shortages. 

GPIA sets the stage for Black History Month events in Grande Prairie

The Grande Prairie Intercultural Association, along with the Grande Prairie Public Library, and several other community partners have announced upcoming celebrations for Black History Month. 

New parental leave policy approved for Grande Prairie councillors

A new policy focused on parental leave for councillors has been approved in Grande Prairie.
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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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