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Grande Prairie admin to finalize agreement with Jumpstart to support accessible playground installation

Grande Prairie City Council made the decision to direct administration to negotiate and finalize a gift agreement with Canadian Tire's Jumpstart regarding the installation of a new accessible playground structure. 

City of GP expected to finalize Gift Agreement for Jumpstart Inclusive Playground project

Grande Prairie could see a new accessible playground sooner rather than later after city council's Operational Services Committee recommended the council direct administration to finalize a Gift Agreement with Canadian Tire Jumpstart for the new playground. 

City replacing Muskoseepi Park senior children’s playground

After the Canada Day long weekend, the senior children's playground in Muskoseepi Park will be closed for the rest...

J.C. Mackie Park closed for maintenance

A park in Westgate will be closed this week. City crews are doing maintenance in J.C. Mackie Park on...

Riverstone playground gets provincial boost

The finish line is in sight for the Riverstone Playground Society. The provincial government has given the group a...

Feedback needed on new playgrounds

The City of Grande Prairie is replacing two playgrounds this year and is looking for public input. The senior playground...

Riverstone Playground Society again finalists for Aviva Community Fund

The Riverstone Playground Society is again in the running for a $50,000 prize. For the second year in a...

Kleskun Hill Campground Playground closed for upgrades

People using the Kleskun Hill Campground are asked to stay off the playground equipment for the next couple of...

Indoor playground holding off on plans to serve alcohol

A decision by a local children's play place to serve alcohol has come under criticism. While some people support...

Five playground replacements up for approval

Four local parks will likely be getting new playgrounds this summer. Pending city council's vote on Monday, replacements have...

City tearing down Swanavon playground

The playground across from Swanavon School is getting torn down over the next couple of days. Mick Phillips, Maintenance Manager...

Children warned against using unsafe playground

Despite no trespassing signs and a six foot high fence around it, children are reportedly still using a playground...

Playground zone approved for Clairmont Adventure Park

The area around the new Clairmont Adventure Park will be a playground zone. County Council has approved reducing the speed...

New accessible playground now open in Avondale

Grande Prairie families are already enjoying a new playground that is accessible for children with disabilities. The park at 113th...
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Enjoy the water but be safe: Water safety tips from GP Technical Search and Rescue

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

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

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

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

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