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

GP City Hall Ethan Montague -
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. 

52 continuing care home spaces available to Spirit River seniors after Pleasant View Lodge reopens

Community Ethan Montague -
Spirit River's new supportive living spaces have officially opened at Pleasant View Lodge, allowing even more community members to receive a high level of care, close to home. 

More than 3,000 pairs of socks donated to Wapiti House during 2025 2Day FM Sock Drive

Non-profit Ethan Montague -
2Day FM's fourth annual Sock Drive finished up on February 5th, with a record-setting 3,010 pairs donated directly to Wapiti House in Grande Prairie. 

2Day FM annual sock drive approaches 1,000 pairs, Northreach officials call on community for support

Non-profit Ethan Montague -
2Day FM's annual sock drive is underway until the end of January, and with its lofty 3,000-pair goal, the station, and the Northreach Society, are asking for your help to finish this year's drive strong. 

Rising Above Ministries breaks ground on highly anticipated facility expansion

Editors' Picks Ethan Montague -
Rising Above has officially broken ground on their planned facility expansion after reaching 65 per cent of their fundraising goal. 

Grande Prairie City Council pushes backyard suites discussions back by at least two weeks

GP City Hall Ethan Montague -
Grande Prairie homeowners could soon get their backyard suite projects underway as City Council gave two readings to a new set of regulations regarding the issue. 

City rezones vacant land to be used as apartment building development

GP City Hall Ethan Montague -
Grande Prairie City Council has approved some zoning changes that would allow the construction of up to two apartment buildings in a portion of currently vacant land in the Trader Ridge area. 

Infill strategy proposed for older neighbourhoods

News Erica Fisher -
The City could be looking at ways to get new homes built in older neighbourhoods. Grande Prairie's Corporate Services...

Grande Prairie ranked 3rd most affordable housing market in Alberta

News Erica Fisher -
A new report has pegged Grande Prairie as the third most affordable housing market in Alberta. Real estate company...

City weighing land/development corporation

News Tricia Kindleman -
The city is looking at launching a land or housing development corporation. The idea was brought up at a...

Grande Prairie housing market stabilizing with economy: CMHC

News Erica Fisher -
In a report released last week, the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation says housing markets across Alberta are stabilizing...

Berwyn seniors lodge closing

News Erica Fisher -
The seniors lodge in Berwyn is being closed down. The Autumn Lodge was built in 1959 and it's estimated...

$971K invested in Grande Prairie seniors and affordable housing upgrades

Uncategorized Erica Fisher -
The federal and provincial governments have invested nearly a million dollars into upgrades for local affordable, seniors and special...

After slow 2016, Grande Prairie housing market set to stabilize

News Erica Fisher -
2016 was a tough year for the local housing market. Home prices are down, vacancy rates nearly doubled, and...

Alberta seniors want to age in their own communities: Minister

News Erica Fisher -
The new affordable housing development for seniors in Clairmont has been under construction for almost a year now, and...

Grande Prairie in buyer’s market

News Justine Kelsie -
There is a surplus of houses on the market but not a lot of people buying homes in Grande...
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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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