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Grande Prairie admin to finalize agreement with Jumpstart to support accessible playground installation

GP City Hall Ethan Montague -
Grande Prairie City Council made the decision to direct administration to negotiate and finalize a gift agreement with Canadian Tire's Jumpstart regarding the installation of a new accessible playground structure. 

City of GP expected to finalize Gift Agreement for Jumpstart Inclusive Playground project

GP City Hall Ethan Montague -
Grande Prairie could see a new accessible playground sooner rather than later after city council's Operational Services Committee recommended the council direct administration to finalize a Gift Agreement with Canadian Tire Jumpstart for the new playground. 

City replacing Muskoseepi Park senior children’s playground

News Erica Fisher -
After the Canada Day long weekend, the senior children's playground in Muskoseepi Park will be closed for the rest...

J.C. Mackie Park closed for maintenance

News Erica Fisher -
A park in Westgate will be closed this week. City crews are doing maintenance in J.C. Mackie Park on...

Riverstone playground gets provincial boost

News Erica Fisher -
The finish line is in sight for the Riverstone Playground Society. The provincial government has given the group a...

Feedback needed on new playgrounds

News Erica Fisher -
The City of Grande Prairie is replacing two playgrounds this year and is looking for public input. The senior playground...

Riverstone Playground Society again finalists for Aviva Community Fund

News Erica Fisher -
The Riverstone Playground Society is again in the running for a $50,000 prize. For the second year in a...

Kleskun Hill Campground Playground closed for upgrades

News Erica Fisher -
People using the Kleskun Hill Campground are asked to stay off the playground equipment for the next couple of...

Indoor playground holding off on plans to serve alcohol

News Erica Fisher -
A decision by a local children's play place to serve alcohol has come under criticism. While some people support...

Five playground replacements up for approval

News Erica Fisher -
Four local parks will likely be getting new playgrounds this summer. Pending city council's vote on Monday, replacements have...

City tearing down Swanavon playground

News Erica Fisher -
The playground across from Swanavon School is getting torn down over the next couple of days. Mick Phillips, Maintenance Manager...

Children warned against using unsafe playground

News Erica Fisher -
Despite no trespassing signs and a six foot high fence around it, children are reportedly still using a playground...

Playground zone approved for Clairmont Adventure Park

News Erica Fisher -
The area around the new Clairmont Adventure Park will be a playground zone. County Council has approved reducing the speed...

New accessible playground now open in Avondale

News Erica Fisher -
Grande Prairie families are already enjoying a new playground that is accessible for children with disabilities. The park at 113th...

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CN rail crossing work to result in full closure of 132nd Avenue, delays expected for a week

Traffic & Closures
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Maskwa Medical Centre, Wonder Valley among discussion points during 2025 State of the City event

Community
The City of Grande Prairie is encouraging residents to attend this year's State of the City discussion to learn more about the city's growth, opportunities, an focuses for the future. 

Grande Yellowhead School Division support staffers join growing CUPE strike

Education
The ongoing province-wide CUPE strike has gained even more traction, with the Grande Yellowhead School Division being the latest to join the nine other education support staff groups on strike across Alberta. 

Sections of county roads closed “until further notice” due to warm weather

Traffic & Closures
Grande Prairie's warm weather has resulted in a partial road closure on Range Road 53 in the County of GP. 

Local MP Chris Warkentin speaks on Grande Prairie stabbing involving children

Crime
Grande Prairie MP Chris Warkentin has issued a statement following Alice Michael Attwood's release from custody after stabbing two of their children. 
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