The town of Grande Prairie was incorporated as a city in 1958. At that time, its population was approximately 7,600. The opening of the Procter & Gamble kraft pulp mill in 1972 and the discovery of the Elmworth deep basin gas field spurred an economic boom.

Is Grande Prairie a good place to live?

The Grande Prairie region has made a massive jump in the annual rankings of Canadas Best Places to Live. The County of Grande Prairie is considered the 10th most affordable place to live in Canada, based on discretionary income, real estate value, home price to income ratio, rent affordability, and rent price growth.

How bad is Grande Prairie?

Grande Prairie had been listed as the countrys most dangerous city for 2016, based on 2015 statistics. Last year, Grande Prairie had 37 robberies, 521 drug violations, 1,675 mischief incidents, 5,414 property crime incidents, 375 break-and-enters, 563 assaults, 56 sexual assaults and one homicide.

What is the population of Grande Prairie 2021?

In 2020 2021, the population of the city of Grande Prairie, Canada is - 47 076 people.

What is Grande Prairie named after?

Grande Prairie, AB, incorporated as a city in 1958, population 63,166 (2016 census), 55,655 (2011 census). The city of Grande Prairie is located 456 km northwest of Edmonton and takes its name from the large prairie that lies to the east, north and west of it.

Is Grand Prairie growing?

Grand Prairie has seen the job market increase by 3.1% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 43.6%, which is higher than the US average of 33.5%. - The Sales Tax Rate for Grand Prairie is 8.3%. - The Income Tax Rate for Grand Prairie is 0.0%.

What is the cost of living in Grand Prairie Texas?

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Who owns the Grande Prairie Airport?

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