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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. 

Residents can expect “better, higher level” of service in 2025: GPPS Chief Lakusta

2024 was a year of growth for the Grande Prairie Police Service, with experienced officers and new recruits completing their training throughout the year. 

City of GP wins Canadian Sport Event of the Year Award after hosting first ever NAHC tournament in Alberta

Sport Tourism Canada has announced the long-awaited winner of the Canadian Sport Event of the Year Award. 

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. 

GPPS celebrates another milestone as officers operating out of RCMP detachment reaches 13

The Grande Prairie Police Service's complement of officers assigned to the local RCMP detachment has reached 13. 

New GPPS “Community Standards Unit” to address downtown social, civil disorder

The Grande Prairie Police Service has deployed its new Community Standards Unit to address "social and civil disorder" in the city, particularly in the downtown core. 

Grande Prairie RCMP welcome new Superintendent to support transition to GPPS

McLeod boasts a quarter-century of policing experience in British Columbia, spending a good chunk of his time working in the plain clothes, drug enforcement, and major crimes sectors. 

City of GP implements seasonal weight restrictions on all gravel roads

The City of Grande Prairie is joining the county in implementing seasonal weight restrictions on gravel roads. 

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 of GP will apply for Phase Two FRIAA grant to support wildfire mitigation

Grande Prairie City Council has approved applying for Forest Resource Improvement Association of Alberta Grants for the 2025 wildfire season. 

Speakers, panelists announced for upcoming State of the City event

The City of Grande Prairie has announced the speakers and panelists for its upcoming State of the City event.

City identifies five “Aging Well Together” priorities for residents over 55

The City of Grande Prairie has approved its "Aging Well Together" priorities in an effort to enhance GP's age-friendliness in 2025. 

City of GP expands DIG Program to open up funding for developers and businesses

Grande Prairie City Council has approved several updates to the Development Incentives and Grants Program, hoping businesses and developers will have even more opportunities to invest in the city. 

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. 

CN crews to repair 116th Street crossing after recent traffic collisions

CN crews will be repairing and replacing the rail signals at the 116th Street Crossing between 89th and 95th Avenues after recent vehicle collisions damaged the crossing gates. 

City of GP partners with Primary Care Network for Social Prescribing initiative

The City has announced a new partnership with the Grande Prairie Primary Care Network to introduce a new Social Prescribing initiative for residents 55 and older. 
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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. 

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. 

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. 

Best finish in over a decade lands rookie Storm Head Coach AJHL Coach of the Year

In his very first year of Head Coaching, the Grande Prairie Storm's Chris Schmidt can hold his head high after winning this season's AJHL Coach of the Year award. 

Tiny Hands of Hope invites local moms to attend Bereaved Mother’s Day Brunch

Tiny Hands of Hope is inviting mothers to attend their 2nd Annual Bereaved Mother's Day Brunch to celebrate moms and cherish their children's memories. 
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