Tag: pruning

City encourages wintertime tree pruning to reduce elm bark beetle population come spring

Editors' Picks Ethan Montague - January 28, 2025

City crews were hard at work last week pruning elm trees in Jubilee Park as part of their annual winter pruning program, and the city is encouraging residents to prune their own trees and shrubs before the weather warms up.

Street sweeping, tree pruning underway in City

News Erica Fisher - May 1, 2018

The City of Grande Prairie has started its street sweeping program two months later than normal. Work got started...

Work on trees begins May

News Justine Kelsie - March 22, 2016

Starting May 1st, you are going to have to watch for "Tree Work Ahead" signs around the city. The...

Tree pruning in Grande Prairie to start in May

News Erica Fisher - April 23, 2014

Grande Prairie's Poplar, Cherry, Ash and Mayday trees will be getting a trim this summer. The City will starting pruning...

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Teen charged for stabbing incident at the end of June

Crime July 7, 2025

A teenager is facing charges in connection to an incident at the end of June where a taxi driver was stabbed in the stomach.

Special Olympics Alberta Summer Games right around the corner

Community July 7, 2025

The countdown is on for the competitors of the 2025 Special Olympics Alberta Summer Games to make their way to Grande Prairie.

City asking residents to avoid “fish kill” concentration areas on local waterways

Fish & Wildlife July 5, 2025

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

Health Care July 5, 2025

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

Jumpstart inclusive playground set to transform Lion’s Park

Community July 3, 2025

A new playground that is inclusive for all will be built at Lions Park.

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