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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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Energy authorities looking for public feedback regarding Peace River Nuclear Power project

Energy Alberta is looking to construct a new nuclear power plant north of the Town of Peace River, and is looking for feedback from the public.

Northern Alberta Kidney Foundation hosting inaugural Kidney and Transplant Health Forum in GP

The Kidney Foundation in Northern Alberta and the Territories is hosting its first-ever Grande Prairie Kidney & Transplant Health Forum for patients, families, potential donors, and the community on April 26th. 

GP Composite celebrates provincial funding bump, enters design phase for new expansion

The Grande Prairie Public School Division has announced a significant funding dump from the Government of Alberta to facilitate the design phase of a "major addition" to Grande Prairie Composite Highschool. 

Grande Prairie RCMP CRU arrests two, seizes more than $2K in cash, drugs during traffic stop

The Grande Prairie Crime Reduction Unit made two arrests last week following a traffic stop in the city. 
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