Community

Multiple programs in place to help combat the opioid crisis in Grande Prairie

The City is hosting free Opioid crisis education sessions put on by the Grande Prairie Community Opioid Response Task Force. The sessions, planned for held on May 29 and June 10, are meant to educate ...

May 23, 2019

New school site approved for the developing Kensington area

City Council approved a request from the school districts to designate a new school site in the future Kensington area at a Council meeting Tuesday evening."Its great that we were able to accomplish t...

May 22, 2019 Kensington Outline Plan Development Concept. Photo/ City of Grande Prairie

Changes coming to Grande Prairie Transit service

City Council has approved changes to public transit aimed at improving transit efficiency and ridership demands. Smaller busses will be implemented for select evening and weekend service and some rout...

May 22, 2019 Photo/ Curtis Galbraith

Fire Advisory Issued for Grande Prairie Forest Management Area

A fire advisory is now in place for the entire Grande Prairie Forest Management area, as the wildfire hazard here has moved to very high due to dry conditions, rising temperatures and gusty winds. All...

May 20, 2019

Applications open for International Paper Foundation grant funding worth $80,000

International Paper Grande Prairie Mill has announced that in 2019 they will be once again awarding $80,000 worth of grant funding to community organizations through the International Paper Foundation...

May 20, 2019 Photo/ International Paper/ Facebook

Area Redevelopment Plan to come for facilities in the Avondale neighbourhood

The City is in the process of creating an Area Redevelopment Plan for the Avondale neighbourhood. The plan assesses the land containing the Composite High School, Peace Wapiti Academy, the Leisure Cen...

May 16, 2019 The redevelopment plan will engage will all landowners (pictured) along with the Avondale Neighbourhood Association. Photo/ City of Grande Prairie

Trader Properties Inc. asks City Hall to defer taxes

A developer is looking for a nearly $2-million tax break from City Hall. At a Corporate Services Committee meeting today, the developer of the Trader Ridge subdivision in the north end of the city ask...

May 14, 2019 Trader Ridge parcels. Photo/City of Grande Prairie

Fire Advisory issued for the County of Grande Prairie

The County of Grande Prairie Regional Fire Service has issued a Fire Advisory, effective immediately.The Advisory is in place for the entire County, which includes Beaverlodge, Sexsmith, Wembley and H...

May 13, 2019

Aquatera issues advisory to protect water infrastructure

Aquatera is asking boaters and ATV motorists for help to protect the current infrastructure in place next to the Wapiti River. The river acts as a main water source within the region and provides drin...

May 13, 2019 Wapiti River bank stabilization construction. Photo/Aquatera/Web

Youth Engagement Awards handed out to local businesses

Local businesses, individuals and community agencies that play a role in positive youth development were recently recognized with Grande Prairie Youth Engagement Awards. The Youth Employer Award was p...

May 12, 2019 Photo courtesy GP Youth Council Facebook page