City of Grande Prairie

🚧 The City of Grande Prairie begins the Storm Outfall and 106 Avenue Rehabilitation Project on September 3 at Muskoseepi Park. This project will improve storm system functionality and upgrade infrastructure. 💥Impacts: • Trail Impacts: Minor detours around the work site are anticipated. • Access: Pedestrian and vehicle access on 106 Avenue will be impacted, as well as street parking. Learn more about the project timeline, scope of work, and potential impacts in our latest media release here: https://bit.ly/473o7F8

🚧 Service Announcement: TELUS Pole Repair on Resources Road Please be advised that TELUS is conducting an aerial repair on a pole located on Resources Road between 99 Avenue and 100 Avenue. This essential maintenance work requires a temporary road closure on August 28 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Impacts: 🚧Detours: Traffic detours will be in place—please follow all directional signage to ensure a smooth commute. 🚍 Transit: Stop #650 on Route 6 (97 Avenue) will be closed for the duration of the work. Thank you for your cooperation! More details can be found in our latest Service Announcement here: https://bit.ly/475Py18

🌾 From its agricultural roots in the early 1900s to becoming a regional powerhouse, Grande Prairie has steadily grown and diversified its economy. 🌲 Surrounded by abundant natural resources, forestry and oil & gas are integral key pillars. 🏙️ As the largest city north of Edmonton, Grande Prairie is a major hub for retail and services, attracting a regional trade population of nearly 300,000 – some traveling from as far as the Northwest Territories. Endless opportunity. Exceptional growth.

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🎵 Dashing through the snow… with your plow and truck in tow! ❄️🚛 Last call for the City's snow clearing and hauling contracts: ❄️ RFQ-2024-47: Snow clearing in residential neighborhoods (3-year contract) 🚛 RFQ-2024-81: Hauling of snow, including windrows (3-year contract). Bids close Thursday, August 22 at 2 p.m. Clink the link to enter your submission! https://bit.ly/4fOoLdz

🚧 Road Work Update: 84 Ave. and 116 St. 🚧 Starting August 21, road rehabilitation work begins on 84 Ave. (113 St. to 116 St.) followed by 116 St. (68 Ave. to 84 Ave.). The work addresses current and future traffic demands while enhancing road infrastructure quality. Please follow all directional signage and detours. Short-term road closures may occur, and a reduced speed limit of 30 km/h will be enforced. The City appreciates your patience as we work to improve our infrastructure for a safer, more efficient roadway system. More details and traffic impacts can be found in our latest media release here: https://bit.ly/3MdJEBs

Local artist Matthew Dalen is featured in the latest edition of Opera Canada on newsstands now. You can check out a quick profile of him online here: https://lnkd.in/gy2DGij8 The Grande Prairie Boys' Choir and Northwestern Polytechnic alumni and current Peace Region Music Series Artistic Director shares his outlook on the arts and culture scene in the Peace Region and why he returned home from Vancouver, Montreal and several stops in between. We're proud to be a city that fosters local artists who represents us vibrantly on a national stage.

🚧 Construction Update: Road Rehabilitation Program 🚧 The City’s 2024 Road Rehabilitation Program will soon be underway on two access lanes east of 100 St.: • Between 121 Ave. and 124 Ave. • Between 111 Ave. and 112 Ave. The work involves asphalt milling, pavement structure replacement, concrete repairs, and minor storm sewer upgrades. While construction is ongoing, please note that all businesses in these areas remain open and accessible. Your continued support for local businesses during this period is appreciated. Thank you for your patience as we work to improve our roadways. #GrandePrairie #ShopLocal

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