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Grande Prairie-hosted Aboriginal Hockey Championship a finalist for Canadian Sport Event of the Year

The Grande Prairie-hosted 2024 National Aboriginal Hockey Championships is a finalist for Sport Tourism Canada's Prestige Awards Canadian Sport Event of the Year in the under $1 million budget category. 

City launches two healthcare attraction and retention projects amid physician shortage in Grande Prairie

Invest GP has launched the Family Physician Attraction Incentive Program under the city council's ongoing Healthcare Attraction and Retention Strategy to support local healthcare workforce shortages. 

GPIA sets the stage for Black History Month events in Grande Prairie

The Grande Prairie Intercultural Association, along with the Grande Prairie Public Library, and several other community partners have announced upcoming celebrations for Black History Month. 

New parental leave policy approved for Grande Prairie councillors

A new policy focused on parental leave for councillors has been approved in Grande Prairie.

City snow clearing crews focus on residential “touch-ups” this week

The City of Grande Prairie's snow-clearing crews are operating in several areas throughout the city this week. 

City of GP’s community sandbox program returns

The City of Grande Prairie is once again offering its free community sandbox to help residents keep their sidewalks and driveways safe during the cold season. 

City of GP exploring options to allow shared e-bikes and scooters in Grande Prairie

The City of Grande Prairie is considering options to open up e-bike and e-scooter rentals to provide more transportation options for residents. 

More than a dozen volunteers recognized during GP-RAVO, City of GP Volunteer Day celebration

The Grande Prairie Regional Association of Volunteer Organizations and the City of Grande Prairie held the annual International Volunteer Day Celebration Breakfast and award ceremony on December 5th. 

Some Grande Prairie neighbourhoods experience snow clearing delays, crews to return December 9th

The City of Grande Prairie's snow crews were unable to finish the residential snow clearing in Week B neighbourhoods originally scheduled for December 3rd, leading to delays in service. 

Volunteer Day Breakfast, award ceremony to spotlight those who give back

The City of Grande Prairie and the Grande Prairie Regional Association of Volunteer Organization's annual International Volunteer Day Celebration Breakfast is scheduled for December 5th. 

Nominations now open for 2025 Passionate Heart Awards

The Family and Community Support Services teams from the City and County of Grande Prairie, along with the towns of Beaverlodge, Sexsmith, and Wembley have announced the call for nominations for the Passionate Heart Awards. 

Parking bans implemented in City and County of GP as snow removal operations ramp up

Snow clearing is underway across the Grande Prairie region, with the city's latest announcement that residential clearing is underway, and the county beginning similar operations in their municipalities.

Parking bans in neighbourhoods begin Monday as residential snow clearing rolls out

Parking bans on permanent snow routes and residential snow clearing will begin in the City of Grande Prairie on November 25th. 

City of GP renames 107th Avenue to Tenille Townes Way

107th Avenue will forever be known as Tenille Townes Way, after the City of Grande Prairie and the GP Sunrise House held a special renaming ceremony on November 19th. 

Snow accumulation has “not yet reached the threshold” for residential clearing, priority road clearing underway

Snow clearing on priority roads in Grande Prairie has begun after the recent dump on the swan city throughout the past week. 

Numerous city facilities to close during Remembrance Day holiday

Several city facilities will either close or operate on reduced hours during the upcoming Remembrance Day holiday weekend. 
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GP-RAVO closing its doors after more than 50 years of volunteer support in Grande Prairie

The Grande Prairie Regional Association of Volunteer Organizations will no longer operate by the end of the month. 

Albertans encouraged to wear pink and stand together during 2025 Pink Shirt Day

Pink Shirt Day is coming up on February 26th, when Canadians across the country will don their pinkest tops to raise awareness about anti-bullying. 

Don’t let the pressure get to you: AMA issues tips for homeowners as Grande Prairie enters freeze-thaw cycle

Grande Prairie is entering its usual freeze-thaw cycle that comes in the late winter and early spring, and the Alberta Motor Association is encouraging homeowners to be mindful of the dangers that come with freezing pipes. 

Peace Regional RCMP thanks community for tips in locating wanted man

The Peace Regional RCMP has located and arrested a man wanted on several outstanding warrants in Peace River. 

PWPSD recognizes class of 2024 top students during Academic Excellence Awards

The Peace Wapiti Public School Division Board of Trustees is honouring 16 Class of 2024 graduates for their academic excellence in their last year of high school. 
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