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July 18, 2024
Municipal Affairs Minister Rick McIver says it is difficult to include Grande Prairie area municipalities' critical infrastructure in the province’s current funding model because they are “seeking to make a profit.”  The response comes after the shareholders of Aquatera - City of Grande Prairie, County of Grande Prairie and the towns of Sexsmith and Wembley […]

Search and Rescue items stolen while training 

July 18, 2024

While out on life-saving training, the Grande Prairie Technical Search and Rescue (GPTSR) team was the victim of the theft of “multiple items essential for emergency response.” The theft occurred at the 17.5 KM Canfor Bridge Wednesday, July 10, between 7:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. "It is truly disheartening to have items stolen from an […]

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County prepares for drought

July 18, 2024

The County of Grande Prairie has a new bylaw that will allow it to restrict water usage in cases of extreme dryness and low water levels.  Water Restriction Bylaw 3234 was passed Monday and will allow the municipality to implement water restrictions for customers connected to the it’s water systems. It applies to users serviced […]

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PHOTOS: Grande Con returns

July 18, 2024
The Grande Con entertainment expo brought celebrities from film and television and sports to the city over the weekend. GrandeCon is also a fundraiser for Odyssey House, which provides a safe, secure and supportive accommodation for women and their children who are victims of domestic violence, are in crisis or in need of a housing […]

PHOTOS: The Horses at Evergreen Park

July 18, 2024

Horse racing has returned to Evergreen Park. The races go all summer on Saturday and Sunday starting at 1 p.m. (Photo by Jesse Boily) (Photo by Jesse Boily) (Photo by Jesse Boily) (Photo by Jesse Boily) (Photo by Jesse Boily)

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City to continue RRS as neighbours put it on pause

July 11, 2024
The City of Grande Prairie is continuing with the Rural Renewal Stream (RRS) even as surrounding communities pause the program.  The RRS is meant to attract workers to rural areas where workforce shortages exist; the program recruits workers across Canada and internationally.  “From our perspective, we are pretty proud to be the second community and […]

GPPS joins RCMP as part of municipal police transition

July 11, 2024

The first two Grande Prairie Police Service officers will join the RCMP as part of the city’s transition to a municipal police service. The GPPS officers will work alongside RCMP officers on frontline teams.  “Regardless of the uniform, all of the officers at the detachment are dedicated to ensuring the safety of the citizens we […]

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City encourages camouflaging cell towers

July 11, 2024

City of Grande Prairie council amended its Land Use Bylaw (C-1260-181) to encourage telecom providers to camouflage cell towers in high visibility areas or near residences. A cell tower in Grande Prairie, Alta. on Saturday, July 6, 2024. City of Grande Prairie council amended its Land Use Bylaw (C-1260-181) to encourage telecom providers to camouflage […]

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