City of Grande Prairie

Residents are invited to share their feedback on Grande Prairie Transit through our upcoming open house and online survey. Whether you’re a transit rider or not, your input will help us improve and enhance our services! 📅 Open House: October 21, 2024 ⏰ Drop in from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. or 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. 📍 Teresa Sargent Hall, Montrose Cultural Centre 💻 Survey: Open until October 27 at https://lnkd.in/gmVqMXet Learn more: https://bit.ly/3NcNaws

Are you a passionate youth aged 14-24 looking to make a real impact in your community? The City of Grande Prairie’s Youth Advisory Council (YAC) is your chance to get involved, share your voice, and shape the future of our city! 🚀 Applications close on October 15, 2024. Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to turn your ideas into action and develop your leadership skills. 🔗 Apply now and make a difference via cityofgp.com/YAC ➡ Read the full details in our latest media release here: https://bit.ly/47Tj7Du

The City of Grande Prairie’s Community Knowledge Campus Advisory Committee is recruiting for five public member positions. 🏊 Do you have a passion for sports, recreation, and the future of Community Knowledge Campus (CKC) facilities? We’re looking for members to help guide the growth of CKC, from advocating for user groups to bringing exciting regional and provincial events to the campus. Be part of shaping CKC’s development and its role in our community!🏢 Want to make a grander impact? Apply today at cityofgp.com/boards. Applications will be accepted until November 29, 2024.

Council attended the Alberta Municipalities conference last week where they were able to connect with Minister Dreeshen , Minister Schulz, Minister Amery, Minister LaGrange and the leadership of the RCMP's K-Division. The City values the opportunity to connect with provincial leaders to relay the City's advocacy priorities. Learn more about these priorities at cityofgp.com/advocacy.

September 30 marks National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, an annual occasion to reflect on the history of residential schools, walk together on a path to reconciliation and deliver on the Truth and Reconciliation Commissions 94 Calls-to-Action. The day also aligns with Orange Shirt Day, which acknowledges the personal and inter-generational impacts of residential schools. Flags at all City facilities are being lowered in observance of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. “As we mark National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we recognize the resilience, strength and courage of residential school survivors, their families and communities. The City of Grande Prairie is proud to have taken steps towards reconciliation and strengthening relationships with Indigenous communities. On behalf of Grande Prairie City Council, we remain committed to reconciliation and encourage all community members to take time to reflect and learn on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.” - Mayor Jackie Clayton Read the full statement and learn about the City's steps towards reconciliation here: https://bit.ly/3ZMvXS9.

🚧 A temporary detour will be in place at the 92 Street and 116 Avenue intersection this Saturday, September 28, for milling and paving. The work will begin at 8 a.m. and is expected to last six hours. Please follow detour signs and plan for minor delays. 🚶♂️Pedestrian access will remain open. Transit Routes 6 and 7 will experience impacts. Thank you for your patience! For more details, please see our latest media release here: https://bit.ly/4gEhPAf

🚧 On Monday, Sept. 30, CN will be upgrading the rail signals at the 108 Avenue crossing. A temporary detour will be in place for the day while the work is completed. Please plan ahead and follow the signs in the area. 🚗 Detour routes: • Eastbound: Use 98 St. to 99 Ave. or 98 St. to 116 Ave. • Westbound: Use 96 St. to 100 Ave. or 96 St. to 116 Ave. 🚶 Pedestrians can still pass through. 🚌 Transit Route 7 will be affected. Thanks for your patience as these important upgrades are completed! For more details, please see our latest media release here: https://bit.ly/3ZBIlUQ

🚧 Starting tomorrow, Sept. 27, 102 St. between 120 Ave. and 121 Ave. will be closed for two to three days as part of stormwater infrastructure upgrades. Southbound traffic will detour at 121 Ave., while northbound traffic can use 117 or 116 Aves. Local traffic will still have access between 117 and 120 Ave. Thanks for your patience while we work to improve our infrastructure! 🚗 More details can be found in our latest media release here: https://bit.ly/3BwJzGI

The City of Grande Prairie’s Community Advisory Committee is recruiting for one public member position. 🎨Are you passionate about recreation, culture, and making our city shine? The Community Advisory Committee is recruiting members to advise on exciting projects like parks, events, beautification, and ways to boost community pride. This is your chance to bring your creativity and ideas to the table and help shape the future of Grande Prairie’s recreational and cultural spaces! 🌳 Want to make a grander impact? Apply today at cityofgp.com/boards. Applications will be accepted until November 29, 2024.

🚧 Traffic and access updates for the 84 Ave and 116 St rehabilitation project starting today: • 84 Ave & 116 St intersection is now closed. • Eastbound truck traffic on 84 Ave is closed. All trucks must use the 100 Ave & 108 St detour. Westbound 84 Ave remains open to trucks. • Southbound traffic on 116 St is closed at 89 Ave, with all traffic detoured. • Local traffic heading to the Kensington area will be maintained on the southbound lane of 116 Avenue. Westbound local access to Kensington is rerouted; please follow the directional signage. Thank you for your patience as we work to improve our roads! 🚜👷♂️ The project is expected to wrap up by the end of October, weather permitting. For more details, please see our latest media release here: https://bit.ly/3ZDGpLl