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County raises municipal tax rate by 2.4 per cent, citing “increased demand” for services

The County of Grande Prairie has approved the 2025 budget, which includes a 2.4 per cent municipal tax hike. 

City of GP’s new “Community Enhancement Fund” to support beautification without tax hikes

The City of Grande Prairie is implementing a new method to support beautification and community enhancement, without raising taxes. 

City of Grande Prairie reminding residents of property tax deadline

Grande Prairie property owners are being advised to square away any outstanding payments as the income tax deadline is quickly approaching. 

2.28 per cent property tax increase included in City of GP’s 2025 budget

Grande Prairie City Council has arrived at a tentative 2.28 per cent property tax increase on residents after all three days of budget deliberations. 

Snow-clearing changes could save City of GP $250K annually, council wraps up day two of 2025 budget talks

Day two of the City of Grande Prairie's 2025 Budget Deliberations wrapped up on Thursday, with several changes that will be up for finalization by the end of the budget talks. 

Tentative property tax increase set at 4.75 per cent after day one of budget deliberations

Grande Prairie property owners are looking at a 4.75 per cent property tax increase after City Council's first day of budget deliberations. 

County eyeing two per cent tax increase

County of Grande Prairie residents could be looking at a two per cent tax increase next year. That's what's...

Grande Prairie couple fined $486K for tax evasion

A Grande Prairie couple has been fined nearly half a million dollars for tax evasion. Back in December 2015,...

Grande Prairie in buyer’s market

There is a surplus of houses on the market but not a lot of people buying homes in Grande...

Property taxes due by the end of the day

Both the City and County have extended hours for residents to pay their property taxes by the end of...

Grande Prairie municipal property tax increase set at 2.25 per cent

The average household in Grande Prairie will be looking at paying an extra $144 in property taxes this year....

Education levy increase to impact Grande Prairie tax bills

When the provincial budget was released last week, Alberta municipalities also learned how much the government expects them to...

Economy and Taxes highlights at State of the City Address

Mayor Bill Given gave his State of the City Address Thursday afternoon. He spoke on past, present, and future...

Tax scams to increase with filing season

People across Canada are still being targeted by a tax scam. According to RCMP and the Canada Revenue Service,...

Grande Prairie looking at 4.2 per cent tax increase

Pending approval at a council meeting later this month, next year's tax increase in Grande Prairie will be four-point-two...

Local oilfield company director fined for not filing taxes

A Grande Prairie man and his oilfield company have been fined a total of $8,000 by the Canada Revenue Agency....
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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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