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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

Community Ethan Montague -
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

Community Ethan Montague -
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

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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

Editors' Picks Ethan Montague -
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

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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 Ethan Montague -
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

Municipal News Ethan Montague -
Several city facilities will either close or operate on reduced hours during the upcoming Remembrance Day holiday weekend. 
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County advising drivers of bridge maintenance projects, traffic impacts expected

Construction
The County of Grande Prairie is advising drivers of two bridge projects that will see some impacts on traffic. 

GPREP launches social media accounts to improve communication during emergencies

Community
Grande Prairie residents will have a direct source for emergency updates this summer through GPREP's newly launched social media accounts. 

Residents encouraged to clean up winter litter during annual City Scrub event

Community
The City of Grande Prairie is encouraging residents to take part in this year's community clean-up event to help the city dust off the winter litter. 

GPPS Community Standards Unit traffic stop leads to one arrested on nationwide warrant

Crime
The Grande Prairie Police Service's brand-new Community Standards Unit made a significant arrest on March 26th. 

Earth Day festivities planned across Grande Prairie region

Community
Green thumbs from around the region will have the chance to celebrate their love of nature during the City and County of Grande Prairie's Earth Day festivities on April 26th. 
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