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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 beginning pest control operations in May

The City of Grande Prairie will begin annual pest control operations this May, with a focus on controlling noxious weeds, insects, and plant diseases. 

County kicks off final budget deliberations Tuesday

County of Grande Prairie councillors will be back around the table Monday as they kick off up to three...

Council provides $50K in sponsorship for Bear Creek Folk Festival

Grande Prairie City Council made the decision to provide the Bear Creek Folk Festival a cash sponsorship of $50K during their recent Monday night meeting. 

City of GP opens up dust suppression applications for residents, businesses near gravel roads

Settle down- the City of Grande Prairie has opened up dust suppression applications for properties next to gravel roads. 

Pinnacle Ridge residents asked for feedback on water feature levy

Pinnacle Ridge residents will have the chance to provide some feedback to the city regarding the neighbourhood's water feature levy. 

City, County of GP to provide letters of support, backing AFPA’s efforts to push against American tariffs

Grande Prairie City Council has directed Mayor Jackie Clayton to write a letter of support indicating the city's desire to back the Alberta Forest Products Association in its efforts to push against American tariffs on Canadian lumber. 

City continues advocacy to take the shock out of electricity distribution costs

Grande Prairie City Council will continue advocating for "more equitable" electricity distribution in 2025. 

County, City of Grande Prairie’s weight limits on gravel roads now in place 24/7

The County of Grande Prairie's road ban, reducing all gravel roads to 75 per cent axle weight has been updated to be in place for 24 hours a day, instead of the previous 12-hour ban. 

County recognizes nearly 60 Fire Service and Enforcement members

The County of Grande Prairie recognized the achievements of the Regional Fire Service and Enforcement members during the 2024 graduation and service award ceremony. 

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. 
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