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County crews begin street sweeping, parking restrictions active in some neighbourhoods

Street sweepers are operating throughout the County of Grande Prairie, with a focus on the neighbourhoods of Wedgewood, Taylor Estates, and Maple Ridge in the coming days. 

City crews continue late-season snow clearing operations

While Grande Prairie's winter weather made a brief return last week, accumulation has not quite reached the trigger point for residential clearing. 

Keep the winters on: Environment Canada issues special weather statement for GP area, heavy, wet snow expected

Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for several communities in the Grande Prairie area. 

Residential snow clearing could be completed ahead of schedule as Mother Nature lends a hand

March 20th marks the last day of Week A residential clearing for the City of Grande Prairie. 

Residential snow clearing cycle initiated, parking bans implemented in several neighbourhoods

The City of Grande Prairie has initiated a two-week rotation of residential snow-clearing following the recent snowfall accumulation. 

City council repeals changes to snow-clearing trigger point after “pushback” from residents

Grande Prairie City Council has made the decision to reduce the residential snow-clearing threshold from 13 centimetres of accumulation back to 10 centimetres after significant "pushback" from residents. 

City of GP hopes to finish residential snow clearing by Tuesday

The most recent residential snow-clearing cycle will most likely finish up soon, with the last Week B areas scheduled for Tuesday. 

Residential snow clearing moves into Week B neighbourhoods

The City of Grande Prairie's recent call to clear snow out of residential areas has officially cracked its second week, with clearing set to begin in Week B neighbourhoods today. 

Sections of county roads closed “until further notice” due to warm weather

Grande Prairie's warm weather has resulted in a partial road closure on Range Road 53 in the County of GP. 

City kicks off residential snow clearing as mother nature lends helping hand

The City of Grande Prairie has initiated a two-week residential snow-clearing rotation, despite officials insisting the 13-centimetre threshold has not been reached. 

City snow crews prepare for first springtime melt of the season

City snow and ice control crews are continuing snow clearing and maintenance as the city prepares for a highly anticipated melt in the coming days. 

Grande Prairie among the coldest places on earth, Meteorologist explains dramatic warm to cold switch up

Grande Prairie looked like a certain four-letter word frozen over on the morning of February 4th, with temperatures dipping down as low as minus 38 degrees, making the Grande Prairie region one of the coldest places in Canada, and the world. 

County snow clearing delayed due to extreme weather conditions

Grande Prairie's 40-below temperatures have created a disruption in snow-clearing services in the county. 

City of Grande Prairie reminds residents of snow-clearing policy

Given all of Grande Prairie's recent snowfall, residents might be wondering when their streets will be cleared, and with no sign of slowing down, the city has issued a reminder regarding its residential snow-clearing schedule. 

City crews gearing up in anticipation of snowy weekend in Grande Prairie

Grande Prairie celebrated Dry January in its own way this year, with very little snow all month long; however, the snowless streak came to an end on the 28th, prompting removal crews to begin their work once again. 

Residents reminded to move their cars as snow clearing resumes in two county neighbourhoods

The County of Grande Prairie's snow removal crews will begin residential snow clearing in two areas on January 21st. 
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Pair of Grande Prairie spray parks operating on extended hours to beat the heat

The city has extended the hours of the Muskoseepi Park and Lions Park spray parks to help people cool off from the heat. 

Grande Prairie Public Library launching new library card designs

Grande Prairie Public Library users will have the opportunity to change up their library card with the release of four new library card designs. 

Mobile mammography trailer to provide testing in Hyth in September

The mobile mammography trailer will be in Hythe in September.

American Industrial Partners set to purchase local paper mill

The paper mill in Grande Prairie is set to have new owners by the end of the year.

City set to celebrate Alberta’s 120th anniversary

To celebrate the province’s 120th anniversary, the City of Grande Prairie is offering free access to several recreation facilities in the city. 
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