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GRANDE PRAIRIE

RELOCATIONGUIDE 2015

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WELCOME!We trust you will LOVE Grande Prairie as your new home!

• It is a welcoming community

• It is easy to be involved

• Contributing to our community is rewarding

• There are many family events and activities

• There is theatre, music, arts, sports

• It has excellent schools and health care

• You can practice many faiths

• It is a youthful and growing community

• People are enthusiastic and positive

• It has an entrepreneurial spirit

• There are many cultural communities

• You can buy everything you need

• It is a great place to invest

WHY WE LOVE GRANDE PRAIRIE:HOW WE CAN HELP YOU:• Buying a new home for your family

• Buying your �rst home

• Selling your existing home

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• Selling your home if you transfer away

• Referring you to other professional services

• Buying and managing your investment property

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06 General Overview

08 Business Advantage

10 Business Resources

12 Demographics

17 Housing

20 Key Contacts

22 City Map

30 History of Grande Prairie

33 Education

36 Exploring Grande Prairie

39 Health Services

40 Cultural & Spiritual

42 City Parks

44 City Facilities

46 Events

48 Environment

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Grande Prairie is the vibrant regional hub of the Peace Country with

a trading area that encompasses more than 260,000 people. The

region has a wealth of natural resources including oil, natural gas,

coal, and lumber. Many major corporations, from Canfor to EnCana,

have operated in the region for decades, providing jobs and growth

to the City and its residents. As the world’s need for resources con-

tinues to expand, Grande Prairie is well-positioned to serve markets

at home and abroad.

Situated on the southern edge of the Peace River Region, Grande

Prairie is aptly named for the vast and fertile prairie surrounding

the City. Fur trading opened up the area, and Grande Prairie quickly

became an agricultural settlement after the turn of the 20th cen-

tury. In less than 100 years, this small farming community has

grown to become the bustling hub of the north with a population

over 60,000.

The City offers many indoor and otutdoor recreation opportunities.

During spring and summer, you can take advantage of late night

golfing, the largest slo-pitch league in Alberta, and hundreds of

kilometres of City and regional trails for biking, hiking and quading.

There is also an abundance of lakes, streams and rivers to fish, boat

and raft the day away. When summer fades to fall you can laugh

the winter away while you go surfing at the 250,000 sq. ft. Eastlink

GENERAL OVERVIEW

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Centre. It boasts an indoor water park complete with slides, lazy river

and Olympic-sized swimming pool. After warming up in the water,

enjoy a game of squash, volleyball, basketball, or one of the other

various activities and classes available free to members. The com-

munity has numerous other facilities that include the Bear Creek

Outdoor Pool, Coca-Cola Centre, Golden Age Centre, Grande Prairie

Museum, Heritage Discovery Centre, Indoor Soccer Pitch, among

other arenas, fields and leisure venues. There are a variety of attrac-

tions around the region for all ages and interests.

The City has more to offer than sporting activities. World-class

acts like Elton John, Keith Urban and Rihanna, have all graced the

Revolution Place stage. The Grande Prairie Live Theatre produ-

ces seven plays each season, as well as concerts, movies and other

events. You can curl up with a good book and latte at the state-of-

the-art Grande Prairie Public Library or tour an art exhibit at the

newly expanded Art Gallery of Grande Prairie. For those looking for

a hands-on experience, sign up for a pottery class at the Centre for

Creative Arts. Shoppers in the family will have their needs met with

the presence of major retailers like Costco, Best Buy, and Wal-Mart

or boutique shops such as Sole Addiction, David’s Tea and RW &

Co, to name a few. In the last year, HomeSense, Bed Bath & Beyond,

the Gap, Old Navy, Pier 1 Imports, Bouclair and many others have

opened their doors to Grande Prairie shoppers.

Grande Prairie is strategically located at the heart of a regional

transportation network. It is linked to Dawson Creek, the start of

the Alaska Highway, and Fort St. John via Highway 43. For those

looking for a mountain adventure, untamed Rockies and rapids

await them in Grande Cache; while Jasper National Park offers

visitors world-class skiing, hot springs, restaurants and more via

Highway 40 south of the City. To the north, along Highway 2, you’ll

encounter the majestic Peace River Valley while crossing the his-

toric Dunvegan Bridge.

Although Grande Prairie has rapidly evolved, it has not forgotten its

roots as agriculture remains an economic pillar of the region. This

sector produces millions of tonnes of barley, canola and wheat; as

well as world-renowned red fescue used in turf grass and the largest

share of Canada’s honey production. The regional industry continues

to strengthen with the construction of Viterra’s new high-throughput

grain terminal and the designation of the Beaverlodge Research Farm

as the National Honey Bee Diagnostic Laboratory.

Thanks to modern amenities from a recently renovated art gallery,

new library, contemporary schools along with a spectacular park

that runs through the community, Grande Prairie is a great place to

call home and raise a family.

ECONOMIC PROFILEGrande Prairie’s vibrant economy

has developed with years of steady

growth. Within the Economic Profile,

you will find demographics, develop-

ment and transportation information,

sector profiles, and much more.www.cityofgp.com/livehere

HOTEL & EVENTFACILITIES GUIDE You’ll want to refer to this publication

when you are planning your next event,

meeting or conference. Find room

dimensions, photos, facility amenities,

and accommodation information for

every space in Grande Prairie. www.cityofgp.com/livehere

SPORTS FACILITIES GUIDE When you’re planning to host a sport-

ing event, competition or tourna-

ment, this is your one-stop guide for

information on all Grande Prairie and

surrounding area sport facilities, their

amenities, map locations, and photos. www.cityofgp.com/livehere

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PROFILE

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Oil & Gas Industry With abundant conventional reserves and largely untapped uncon-

ventional reserves, the region’s oil and gas industry has huge growth

potential. As a regional service hub, Grande Prairie-based companies

service oil and natural gas activities in northwestern Alberta, north-

eastern British Columbia and into the Northwest Territories. This

massive market aids in economic stability, keeping companies and

employees working during periods of world economic uncertainty.

Grande Prairie is well-positioned to capitalize on the opportunities

offered as world energy demand continues to grow.

BUSINESS ADVANTAGE

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Retail & Market Access

Grande Prairie has an estimated population of over 60,000 people

and a trading area of more than 260,000 people. This results in the

City having major chain stores like Costco, Bed Bath and Beyond,

and HomeSense, outlets that usually only locate in major urban

centres. Having no provincial sales tax, Grande Prairie attracts

shoppers from British Columbia and as far away as the Northwest

Territories and Yukon. Grande Prairie’s success continues to attract

national and international retailers, with the opening of many new

stores each year.

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reserves, as well as increased production of the Peace River oil sands.

With worldwide demand for energy increasing and proposals to

carry resources to the west coast in progress, the future prospects of

the region look increasingly bright.

Complementing our industrial assets, our location on the route to

the Alaska Highway and having numerous shopping and recrea-

tional centres, Grande Prairie is a hub for shoppers and tourists alike.

Shoppers are satisfied by a strong retail sector with representation

from Costco, Bath & Body Works, Carter’s, HomeSense, Wholesale

Sports, Winners, The Body Shop and many more. New facilities like

the Eastlink Centre, Art Gallery of Grande Prairie and the Philip J.

Currie Dinosaur Museum west of the City, add to the already robust

regional tourism capacity.

Quick Points

• Rich in natural resources, including oil, natural gas, coal, lumber

and agriculture

• Presence of major multi-national corporations such as

ConocoPhillips and Shell

• Regional service centre for the oil and gas industry

• A diverse economic portfolio with many pillars supporting

robust growth

• Young population with a median age of 30.3, growing at more

than 5% annually

• Retail centre for a regional market in excess of 260,000 people,

forecasted to grow by 26,500 over the next decade

• $3.5 billion spent in retail spending in the total trading area

• Affluent local population; average household income $126,877

(2012 est.), 48% above national average

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Young & Growing Population

Grande Prairie is a young and vibrant community with a median

age of 30.3, making it the youngest City in Canada, 10.3 years below

the national average of 40.6. As the seventh fastest growing City in

Canada, the city’s population expanded 16.8% between the 2006

and 2011 Federal censuses by attracting talented young men and

women for the growing opportunities available here. When you

arrive in Grande Prairie, you can feel the energy.

A Diverse Economic Portfolio

The Grande Prairie region is often noted for its oil and gas activity,

but we are also home to a wide range of industries, including agri-

culture, forestry, retail, and manufacturing. In addition, tourism is

becoming an increasingly important factor with new attractions

like the Eastlink Centre and the Philip J. Currie Dinosaur Museum,

adding to the draw of the region’s natural beauty. As well, our

business-savvy community has been recognized by the Canadian

Federation of Independent Business as the Most Entrepreneurial

Community in Canada three times.

Forestry has long been a pillar of Grande Prairie’s economy and

an important source of employment. During the 2008 recession,

forestry companies across Canada were hard hit, but all three mod-

ern mill operations in Grande Prairie – Weyerhaeuser, Canfor, and

Ainsworth – remained in business with no layoffs.

Agriculture remains an important component to the Grande Prairie

region some 100 years after the fertile land attracted the first wave

of settlers. There are almost four million hectares of farmland in the

Peace Country producing wheat, barley, hay, canola, and alfalfa. Our

world-renowned creeping red fescue helps keep lawns, parks and

golf courses green across North America.

The oil and gas industry has fueled growth in recent years with

increased exploration, the development of shale and tight gas


Business Support Aboriginal Business CanadaAboriginal Business Canada is a program of Indian and Northern

Affairs Canada which provides services and support to promote the

growth of the Aboriginal business sector. It helps First Nations busi-

ness start-ups with the development of business plans, accessing

lenders and providing some financing.

780.495.2954 www.ainc-inac.gc.ca

BizPaL BizPaL is an online service that simplifies the business permit and

licence process for entrepreneurs, governments, and third-party

business service providers. Launched in 2005, it is managed by a

partnership involving federal, provincial, territorial, and munici-

pal governments. The website provides a one-stop destination to

obtain permits and licenses needed to start and grow your business.

www.bizpal.ca

The Centre for Research & InnovationStarted by Grande Prairie Regional College and Peace Region

Economic Development Alliance, the Centre links entrepreneurs,

innovators and business leaders to researchers, scientists, business

development specialists, mentors and market development spe-

cialists in the Peace Region. It cultivates innovative ideas from the

drawing board to the real world.

780.539.2807 www.gprc.ab.ca/community/cri/index.htm

Community FuturesCommunity Future Grande Prairie & Region is a non-profit organ-

ization that helps to develop and implement community-based

economic development strategies. The organization offers business

counselling, business loans and programs, self-employment and

entrepreneur training, along with community economic develop-

ment programs.

780.814.5340 www.grandeprairie.albertacf.com

Grande Prairie & District Chamber of CommerceThe Chamber of Commerce connects business by creating oppor-

tunities for networking, business promotion, advocacy, and policy

development. The Chamber makes services accessible to busi-

nesses of all sizes, types, and industries. The Grande Prairie & District

Chamber of Commerce is the third largest in Alberta though Grande

Prairie is the seventh largest city.

780.532.5340 www.grandeprairiechamber.com

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Local BanksBANK ADDRESS PHONE

ATB Financial11507 – 99 Street, T8V 2H66801 Kateri Drive, T8W 0H19907 – 106A Street, T8V 8E9

780.538.5225780.538.8000780.539.7450

Bank of Montreal 705 West Side Drive, T8V 8E6 780.538.8150

Business Development Bank of Canada #203 10625 West Side Drive, T8V 8E6 780.532.8875

Canadian Western Bank 11226 – 100 Avenue, T8V 7L2 780.831.1888

CIBC 9933 – 100 Avenue, T8V 0V19825 – 116 Street, T8W 0C7

780.538.8300780.538.8363

RBC 9815 – 98 Street, T8V 2E410720 – 80 Avenue, T8W 0G9

780.538.6500780.538.8288

Scotiabank 9834 – 100 Avenue, T8V 0T89829 – 116 Street, T8V 8J6

780.532.9250780.833.1660

Servus Credit Union9930 – 99 Avenue, T8V 0R5

#18 9701 – 84 Avenue, T8V 4Z810130 – 117 Avenue, T8V 7S4

780.831.2928780.402.2928780.532.8866

TD Bank Financial Group 10704 West Side Drive, T8V 8E69940 – 92 Street, T8X 0E7

780.538.8100780.538.8144

Business Support ContactORGANIZATION WEB ADDRESS PHONE

Aboriginal Business Canada www.ainc-inac.gc.ca 780.495.2954

BizPal www.bizpal.ca

Centre for Research & Innovation www.gprc.ab.ca/community/cri/index.htm 780.539.2807

Community Futures www.grandeprairie.albertacf.com 780.814.5340

Grande Prairie & District Chamber of Commerce www.grandeprairiechamber.com 780.532.5340

CENTRE 2000 | CITY OF GRANDE PRAIRIE


BUSINESS ADVANTAGE

Whether it’s parents pushing a stroller, children filling the Eastlink

Centre, or families biking one of the many trails, there are signs

of youth everywhere you turn. Grande Prairie is an exception-

ally young City, with a median age of 30.3 years compared to the

national median of 40.6. Grande Prairie’s youthfulness is a result of

the growing opportunities presented by development of our nat-

ural resources. Grande Prairie’s population increased 16.8% between

2006 and 2011, almost tripling the national growth of 5.9%.

Grande Prairie rewards those who come seeking opportunities.

Economic conditions in Grande Prairie have remained positive

despite difficulties presented by the global economic recession from

2008-2010. Since then, our economy has roared back to life. The

unemployment rate in Grande Prairie averaged 3.3% in 2014, com-

pared to the national average of 6.9% and the provincial average of

4.6%. The many opportunities for jobs in Grande Prairie enables new

post-secondary and trade school grads to gain valuable experience

they would otherwise not receive in some of Canada’s other major

centres. Grande Prairie’s reach is not limited to the immediate area.

Our close proximity to northeastern British Columbia, the Yukon,

and Northwest Territories, makes us the hub of a regional trading

area comprising more than 260,000 people. Residents from across

the region visit for shopping, entertainment, as well as education

and health services.

Cost of Living

Being a city in west-central Alberta, it is often believed that our

cost of living is high relative to the rest of Canada, or even the prov-

ince. However, the cost of living is very comparable with the rest of

Alberta. With a high average household income in Grande Prairie and

discretionary income that is double the national average, Grande

Prairie residents are accustomed to a comfortable lifestyle.

DEMOGRAPHICS

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DEMOGRAPHICS13

Grande Prairie is the youngest city in Canada and one of the fastest growing in North America.

Population55,032

Projected Population of 64,000

The city has more residents under the age of 5 than over 65

The median age of the community is a youthful 30.3

Continuing trend of young families and increasing births

AGE RANGE CITY OF GP COUNTY OF GP

< 5 4,840 1,465

5 to 9 3,600 1,525

10 to 14 3,225 1,505

15 to 19 3,675 1,610

20 to 24 5,255 1,005

25 to 29 6,545 1,200

30 to 34 5,225 1,295

35 to 39 4,265 1,485

40 to 44 3,585 1,415

45 to 49 3,760 1,810

50 to 54 3,390 1,825

55 to 59 2,565 1,530

60 to 64 1,680 1,015

65 to 69 1,035 645

70 to 74 790 460

75 to 79 610 300

80 to 84 490 160

85 + 495 85

TOTAL 55,032 20,335

Several smaller communities bring the total primary trading area population

to over 260,000 people.

Population increase2006 2011 16.8%Population growth2000 2013 >4.0%Unemployment rate2014 3.3%

67.1% City of Grande Prairie

24.8% County of Grande Prairie #1

2.9% Beaverlodge

2.6% Sexsmith

1.7% Wembley

1.1% Hythe

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Investors Group Financial Services Inc. Suite 109, 11012-100th Street, Grande Prairie, AB

Insurance products and services distributed through I.G. Insurance Services Inc. Insurance license sponsored by The Great-West Life Assurance Company. Investors Group Trust Co. Ltd. is a federally regulated trust company and the mortgagee. Mortgages are offered through I.G. Investment Management, Ltd. Inquiries will be referred to a Mortgage Planning (Agent) Specialist. Mortgage Brokerage Licence #10809, Mortgage Administrator Licence #11256. Commissions, fees and expenses may be associated with mutual fund investments. Read the prospectus before investing. Mutual funds are not guaranteed, values change frequently and past performance may not be repeated. Banking products and services are distributed through Solutions Banking TM. Solutions Banking products and services are provided by National Bank of Canada. TM Solutions Banking is a trademark of Power Financial Corporation. National Bank of Canada is a licensed user of these trademarks.

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COMPREHENSIVE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, A PERSONAL TOUCH

Wealth management is much more than a sound financial portfolio. Taking care of wealth includes anticipating and planning for opportunities, milestones and unexpected events during the course of your life. It means understanding your goals and priorities during your working years, your retirement, and for your estate. True wealth management is an evolving, long-term process that requires specialized expertise.

Hunt Group Private Wealth brings a high level of expertise to financial planning and wealth management. With us, you will gain access to experts, specialized knowledge, and a full suite of product solutions. Whether you are an individual or family, business owner or professional, currently working or already retired, we can help you plan and execute your financial goals by taking the time to understand your circumstances. We’ll meet with you on a regular basis to review those goals, navigate a few milestones, and help you build and realize a fulfilling future.

We live and work in this community, so your wealth stays here and grows here.

Well-managed investments can build a sense of financial well being, but we know that managing wealth means more than just managing your investments.

PLANS, PRIORITIES & PORTFOLIOSUnderstanding and adapting to change – or sometimes doing nothing – is an important aspect of any wealth management strategy. Change can mean a shift in the economy, regulatory changes, a market correction, or a change in your personal situation. Through regular reviews and analysis, we’ll work hard to stay on top of life’s variables and adjust our strategies to maximize your plan.

EFFECTIVE WEALTH PLANNING REQUIRES SPECIALIZED SERVICES.

Let us help you:

• Build wealth • Minimize tax • Manage risks • Optimize your estate

WE PROVIDE FINANCIAL SERVICES WITH A DEDICATED, PERSONAL TOUCH.

Ask us about these services:

Live for Today, Plan for Tomorrow

Jessie BuchananAdministrative Assistant

Dean Hunt, CFPSenior Financial Consultant

Nicole MarkinAssociate Consultant

INVESTMENTS YOUR PLAN INSURANCE

Retirement Savings Plans

Tax-Free Savings Accounts

Education Plans

Strategic Investment Plans

Tax Advantaged Funds

Lifetime Income Benefits

Mutual Funds

Estate Planning

Tax Planning

Risk Management

Financial Planning

Philanthropic Planning

Integrated Banking & Mortgages

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

Long-term Care

Personal Health and Dental

Group Insurance

Call 1-888-428-7778 and book your FREE NO OBLIGATION consultation today!

EMAIL: [email protected] [email protected]

Investors Group Financial Services Inc. Suite 109, 11012-100th Street, Grande Prairie, AB

Insurance products and services distributed through I.G. Insurance Services Inc. Insurance license sponsored by The Great-West Life Assurance Company. Investors Group Trust Co. Ltd. is a federally regulated trust company and the mortgagee. Mortgages are offered through I.G. Investment Management, Ltd. Inquiries will be referred to a Mortgage Planning (Agent) Specialist. Mortgage Brokerage Licence #10809, Mortgage Administrator Licence #11256. Commissions, fees and expenses may be associated with mutual fund investments. Read the prospectus before investing. Mutual funds are not guaranteed, values change frequently and past performance may not be repeated. Banking products and services are distributed through Solutions Banking TM. Solutions Banking products and services are provided by National Bank of Canada. TM Solutions Banking is a trademark of Power Financial Corporation. National Bank of Canada is a licensed user of these trademarks.

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HOUSING & REAL ESTATE STATS AT A GLANCE – 2014

Average Residential Home Price $317,468

Average rent 2 bedroom suite $1,1552

Apartment vacancy rate 1.3%2

HOUSING

HOUSES | CITY OF GRANDE PRAIRIE


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City MattersORGANIZATION WEB ADDRESS PHONE

City of Grande Prairie www.cityofgp.com 780.538.0300

Grande Prairie Fire Department 780.538.0393

Grande Prairie RCMP 24 hr: 780.830.5700780.830.5701

KEY CONTACTS

Key ServicesORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION CONTACT

A1 License & Registry Provides driver licensing and other license and registry services

780.539.5009www.a1registry.ca

Alberta Motor Association Provides driver licensing, insurance and roadsideassistance services

866.989.6370www.ama.ab.ca

Grande Prairie Centre for Newcomers

Helps newcomers to Canada integrate intothe community

780.538.4452www.gpcn.ca

Grande Prairie Greyhound Long distance bus service to Edmonton, Calgary,and other Canadian cities

780.539.1111www.greyhound.ca

The License CentreDriver licensing and vehicle registration, corporate registry, birth,

death, marriage, land title, personal property, health care, and Canadian Boating License

780.532.4033www.thelicencecentre.ca

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ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION CONTACT

Bell Mobile Phone, Internet & TV780.833.7020www.bell.ca

Eastlink Internet, TV & Phone1.888.345.1111

www.eastlink.ca/west.aspx

Fido Mobile Phone1.888.481.3436www.fido.ca

Galaxy Broadband Satellite Internet Service

1.877.463.9728www.galaxybroadband.ca

Koodo Mobile Phone1.866.995.6636

www.koodomobile.com

Telus Mobile Phone, Internet, TV & Phone310.2255

www.telus.ca

Xplornet Internet 1.866.841.6001


2day FM Local radio station780.357.3733

www.2dayfm.ca

Big Country XX Local radio station780.532.0840

www.bigcountryxx.com

Daily Herald-Tribune Local daily newspaper780.532.1110

www.dailyheraldtribune.com

Eastlink Channel 7 Community TV Channel 780.513.7647

Q99 Local radio station780.882.6612

www.q99live.com

Shine FM Reach FM Local radio station780.830.7640

www.reachfm.ca

Rock 97.7 Local radio station780.539.9700

www.rock977.ca

Utilities

Communication Service Providers

Local Media


Aquatera Provider of water, wastewater, solid waste and recycling services780.538.0348

www.aquatera.ca

ATCO Electric Electricity provider1.800.668.2248

www.atcoelectric.com

ATCO Gas Natural gas provider780.539.2400

www.atcogas.com

Utilities Consumer Advocate Find information on your electricity and natural gas options

310.4.UCAwww.ucahelps.alberta.ca

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Grande Prairie is renowned as one of Canada’s youngest

and most entrepreneurial communities. It continues to

be one of the easiest places in the country to �nd

employment.

That would be no secret to local residents in this north-

west Alberta city about 64,000 people call home. The

population has grown by an average of four per cent a

year for more than a decade.

Many people arrive here every year for career

opportunities. Before long, they �nd Grande Prairie

has become their permanent address.

New residents and visitors quickly learn that you can

readily �nd everything you want in this modern, urban

centre – whether it’s shopping, recreational or cultural

amenities. It’s all within minutes of the home you can

easily a�ord.

It doesn’t matter if you’re from the East Coast, the Prairies or

one of the many countries around the globe represented

here. Grande Prairie is a multicultural mecca, with at least

100 distinct cultures represented in the City.

Grande Prairie will top your list of choices for relocation if

you’re attracted by a vibrant, four seasons playground.

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The Montrose Cultural Centre is located in the heart of Grande Prairie and is home to the Grande Prairie Public Library, the Art Gallery of Grande Prairie, Esquires Coffee House, and the bright, beautiful Teresa Sargent Hall. The 5,000 square foot Teresa Sargent Hall is available to rent and is an ideal location to host special events, such as weddings, holiday parties, and business meetings. Stop by for a visit or a cup of coffee, and enjoy the warm, welcome space of the Montrose Cultural Centre.

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• Room Rentals• Summer Day Camps• Preschool Programs• Spray Park

• Playground & Climbing Wall• Grassed Areas for Activities• Miniature Golf• Fishing (Summer)

• Hiking Trails (Map available)• Lawn Bowling & Horseshoes• Basketball/Tennis Courts• Skateboard Park

MUSKOSEEPI PARKEntrance on 102 St. and 102 Ave. 780-538-0451 OPEN YEAR-ROUNDWeb: cityofgp.com/muskoseepi Facebook: facebook.com/muskopark

GRANDE PRAIRIE MUSEUMMain entrance on 102 St. and 102 Ave.

Muskoseepi Park 780-830-7090OPEN DAILY, YEAR-ROUND

• Exhibits and artefacts from the Region• Replica archaeological dig site

HERITAGE VILLAGEOPEN IN SUMMER

HERITAGE DISCOVERY CENTRE11330-106 St (Lower Level Centre 2000)

780-532-5790OPEN DAILY, YEAR-ROUND

• Life size, animatronic Pachyrhinosaurus • Natural history displays• Interactive games• Mini theatre

THE BRIDGE TO RECREATION, CULTURE & HERITAGE

FORBES HOMESTEAD PROVINCIAL HISTORIC RESOURCE

10424-96 St. OPEN IN SUMMER

Contact the Museum for information

• One of the oldest log buildings in Grande Prairie• Housed the City’s �rst hospital

• Ball Diamonds• Beach Volleyball• Pavilion & Picnic Area• Walking trails• Off Leash Dog Park• Disc Golf Course

Web: cityofgp.com/gpmuseumFacebook: facebook.com/g.p.museumFREE ADMISSION


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Community Garage Sales

Spring Clean Up & Recycling

Block Parties & BBQs

Neighbourhood Gardens

Seasonal Events

Community Safety

Clubs & Groups

GRANDE PRAIRIE & AREA COUNCIL ON AGING

Your one stop shop for information and assistance on any need a senior may have.

Outreach ProgramSENIORS

OUTREACH OFFICE

#102, 9905 101 AvenueGrande Prairie, AB T8V 0X7

Monday to Friday 9am - 4:30pmAppointments preferred

P: 780-539-6255 F: 780-538-1115E: [email protected]

www.GPCouncilOnAging.com

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HISTORY OF GRANDE PRAIRIE

Grande Prairie is located in Alberta’s Peace Country, so named for

the Peace River which flows through the area. Before the arrival of

European settlers, the prairie was home to the Beaver First Nation,

with bands of Cree sometimes traveling through the region as well.

Since the 17th century, the fur trade brought European explor-

ers further and further west, and in 1793, Alexander Mackenzie

became the first European to travel through the Peace River

Region. In 1805, the initial fur trade post was established in the

region on behalf of the North West Company.

A Hudson’s Bay trading post was established near Grande Prairie in

1881. The beginning of the 20th century saw more settlers in search

of farmland, and in 1910 the town site was laid out by the Argonaut

Company. In 1911, a two-story store was erected on the corner of

what is now 100th Avenue and 100th Street, and soon after, much

of the Grande Prairie town site began to be taken up by various

businesses, ready to serve the incoming settlers. Grande Prairie was

incorporated as a village in 1914.

During the Great Depression, more settlers arrived from the

drought-stricken southern prairies. They came north to farm the

moist, fertile soils of the Peace. The Depression was difficult for

people on the prairie, but thanks to the favourable weather con-

ditions of the Peace River Region residents fared relatively well.

Agriculture built the foundation of Grande Prairie in the early 20th

century, and it remains important today. The region produces more

grain than the entire province of Manitoba, as well as the largest

share of the Canadian honey supply.

The discovery of oil at Leduc, Alberta in 1947 ignited a series of

explorations leading to the discovery of bountiful reserves of oil

and natural gas in the Peace Region. Though some exploration and

drilling occurred in the early parts of 20th century, it was the post-

war explorations that spurred the oil and gas industry in the area. As

more and more reserves were discovered, the economy expanded

and the region’s population increased dramatically. Today, the oil

and natural gas industry has become integral to Grande Prairie’s

economic growth.

GRAIN SILOS, 1951 | 2002.54.32 SOUTH PEACE REGIONAL ARCHIVES

RICHMOND (100TH) AVENUE, 1914 | NC-6-725 GLENBOW ARCHIVES

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The second half of the 20th century was the beginning of an era

of prosperity for Grande Prairie. The rapid economic and popula-

tion growth in the town and region led to Grande Prairie becoming

a City in 1958. This growth quickly drove up demand for infra-

structure and workforce development. To the address the region’s

growing need for post-secondary education; the Grande Prairie

Junior College was established in 1965, becoming the Grande

Prairie Regional College in 1974. The modern structure bordering

Muskoseepi Park was designed by world-renowned architect

Douglas J. Cardinal. Following the construction of the college was

the opening of the Prairie Mall, attracting international stores and

shoppers to the City.

Grande Prairie’s role as a regional hub was enhanced in 1982 with

the opening of the new Courthouse and Provincial Building to ser-

vice the region’s need for Alberta Government services. The opening

of Crystal Park School in 1983 brought Grande Prairie the first inte-

grated school in Alberta combining regular school with programs

traditionally only found in hospitals. Building on the region’s success,

a modern 450-bed hospital was opened in 1984 to accommodate a

growing population base.

We warmly welcome all individuals and businesses to Grande Prairie

to become part of this growth. In the past, the constant stream of

talented and hard-working individuals coming to Grande Prairie

brought prosperity and vitality. We are eager to see this trend con-

tinue to shape an even brighter future.

GRANDE PRAIRIE, 1918 | 1991.9.2 SOUTH PEACE REGIONAL ARCHIVES


Regular KindergartenPrograms at

All District Schools

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St. Clement Catholic SchoolGrades Pre-K - 8

9636-109 Ave., Grande Prairie, AB T8V 1R2(780) 532-4698 | www.stclement.gpcsd.ca

St. Patrick Catholic SchoolGrades Pre-K - 8

St F X Sports Academy Grade 4-87810 Poplar Dr., Grande Prairie, AB T8V 4T8

(780) 539-7434 | www.stpatrick.gpcsd.ca

Holy Cross Catholic School Grades Pre-K - 8

11011-90 St., Grande Prairie, AB T8X 1J7(780) 538-0077 | www.holycross.gpcsd.ca

St. Kateri Catholic School Grades Pre-K - 8

7906 Mission Heights Dr.Grande Prairie, AB T8W 1H3

(780) 538-2883 | www.kateri.gpcsd.ca

Mother Teresa Catholic School Grades K - 8

Montessori Pre-K - 47501 Willow Dr., Grande Prairie, AB T8W 0H7(780) 814-9732 | www.motherteresa.gpcsd.ca

École St. Gérard Catholic School French Immersion Pre-K - 9

9724-88 Ave., Grande Prairie, AB T8V 0B7(780)532-5398 | www.stgerard.gpcsd.ca

BEAVERLODGE

St. Mary Catholic SchoolGrades Pre-K - 9

1117 - 1 Ave. West, Beaverlodge, AB T0H 0C0(780) 354-2944 | www.stmarybv.gpcsd.ca

SEXSMITH

St. Mary’s Catholic SchoolGrades Pre-K - 12

9001 - 103 Street, Sexsmith, AB T0H 3C0(780) 568-3631 | www.stmarys.gpcsd.ca

SPIRIT RIVER

Ste. Marie Catholic SchoolGrades Pre-K - 8

4910 - 44 Ave., Spirit River, AB T0H 3G0(780) 864-3585 | www.stemarie.gpcsd.ca

FAIRVIEW

St. Thomas More Catholic SchoolGrades K - 12

10208 -114 St., Fairview, AB T0H 1L0(780) 835-2245 | www.stm.gpcsd.ca

VISIT US AT

780.532.3013 | 9902-101 STREET, GRANDE PRAIRIE, AB T8V 2P4

District Schools offeringKindergarten Programs

County families can attend and receive bussing to:

• St. Kateri • Mother Teresa • Holy Cross • St. Gerard or more information on bussing call: 780.513.1220

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EDUCATION

Education Facilities

Daycare Facilities

ORGANIZATION WEB ADDRESS PHONE

Conseil Scolaire du Nord-ouest No. 1 www.csno.ab.ca 780.624.8855

Grande Prairie Catholic School District No. 28 www.gpcsd.ca 780.532.3013

Grande Prairie Public School District No. 2357 www.gppsd.ab.ca 780.532.4491

Grande Prairie Regional College www.gprc.ab.ca 780.539.2911

Peace Wapiti Public School Division No. 76 www.pwsd76.ab.ca 780.532.8133


A Bright Beginning Child Care Centre goguild.com/grandeprairie/a-bright-beginning-child-care-c 780.532.9170

Building Blocks Daycare www.gprc.ab.ca/community/daycare 780.539.2781

Ivy Lake Out of School Program 780.513.0695

Kateria Mission YMCA Childcare www.northernalberta.ymca.com 780.539.4280

Kid’s Place Pre-School & Kids Day Care Centre www.cityofgp.com/davebar 780.538.0469

Patterson Children’s Centre www.northernalberta.ymca.com 780.532.9656

Queen Elizabeth II Hospital Child Care Centre www.albertahealthservices.ca 780.538.7100

Stepping Stones Day Care & Family Day Home Program 780.532.9684

Watch Me Grow Family Child Care Program www.watchmegrow.ab.ca 780.814.7050

Wee Care Drop In Centre www.wecaredaycaregp.com 780.357.0030

GRANDE PRAIRIE REGIONAL COLLEGE | ANGIE PATTERSON


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Grande Prairie Public School District 2357 �e Grande Prairie Public School District is proud to have a history of over 100 years of helping to ensure

every student succeeds. Our schools o�er a wide range of programming and high quality core instruction in

inclusive and caring environments. Refer to the maps below for attendance boundaries for the 2015–2016

school year, and please call any of our schools, or District O�ce at 780-532-4491 if you have any questions.

10213-99 Street, Grande Prairie, AB T8V 2H3 | T: 780-532-4491 | W: gppsd.ab.ca

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ELEMENTARY & JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOLSAlexander Forbes 780-539-9345• Kindergarten to Grade 8• Academy Sports Programming

Avondale Elementary School 780-532-3230• Preschool to Grade 6

Aspen Grove School 780-538-3009• Kindergarten to Grade 5

Crystal Park School 780-539-0333• Preschool to Grade 8

Derek Taylor School 780-357-9174• Kindergarten to Grade 8

École Montrose School 780-532-8861• Grade 5 to Grade 8• Dual-Track French/English Instruction• Grades 5–8 French Immersion• Grades 6–8 English Instruction• Late-Entry French Immersion in Grade 5• Immersion students may attend from any boundary area

École Parkside School 780-532-7429• Preschool to Grade 4• Single-Track French Immersion• Immersion students may attend from any boundary area

Grande Prairie Christian School 780-539-4566• Kindergarten to Grade 8• Christian-based school environment and programming• Students may attend from any boundary area

Hillside Community School 780-532-0743• Kindergarten to Grade 6

I.V. Macklin Public School 780-513-3391• Kindergarten to Grade 8

Maude Cli�ord Public School 780-357-3500• Kindergarten to Grade 6

Swanavon Elementary School 780-532-8885• Preschool to Grade 5• Dual-Track Montessori and Traditional Programming

HIGH SCHOOLS�e Bridge Network 780-539-0950• Grade 7 to Grade 12• Alternative and Outreach Programming

Grande Prairie Composite High School 780-532-7721• Grade 9 to Grade 12• International Baccalaureate Diploma Program• Senior Trades• Christian Strand Programming Opportunities

Charles Spencer High School 780-513-3200• Grade 9 to Grade 12• French Immersion Programming• Academy Sports Programming• Immersion students may attend from any boundary area.

SUNRISE AT KLESKUN HILLS | LLOYD DYKSTRA


EXPLORING GRANDE PRAIRIE

Visitor Information Drop by our Visitor Information Centre at Centre 2000 on Highway

43. It is your one-stop information centre for things to do around

Grande Prairie and area. You will find brochures on accommoda-

tions and attractions, maps, souvenirs, and knowledgeable, friendly

staff, who will help organize your perfect trip. The Centre is open

from 8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the summer and from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30

p.m. between the Labour Day weekend and Victoria Day weekend

in May.

Camping Grande Prairie residents love camping. There are numerous RV

parks and campgrounds around the City, at nearby Pipestone Creek,

Dunvegan, and many other locations. You can also camp in the heart

of the City at the Rotary campground located next to Muskoseepi

TOBOGGANING | LLOYD DYKSTRA

Park. Here, you can enjoy the beautiful natural scenery while staying

close to all City amenities. Check out the Visitor Information Centre

or go to www.gptourism.ca to find a directory of camping sites.

Downtown Shopping Downtown is the financial, commercial and cultural centre of

Grande Prairie. This bright and colourful block of cityscape has

more than 500 establishments, ranging from branches of major

banking institutions to quaint old book shops and art stores, to

bustling bars. Visit Downtown and shop to your heart’s content!

The Farmers’ Market is open every Friday and Saturday, as well as

on Wednesday during the summer, bringing you the region’s fresh

produce and other specialties. There are also frequent parades,

shows and other events in Downtown. For detailed information on

Downtown businesses and events, go to gpdowntown.com

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Golfing There are several golf courses within the City and surrounding area

to satisfy your golfing needs with the summer sun shining until after

11p.m. Some golf clubs also offer camping, RV parking, and winter

activities. Go to gptourism.ca for a directory of local golf courses.

Indoor Sports Indoor running, swimming, soccer, squash, fitness areas and ice

rinks—we have them all. Drop by the Eastlink Centre or Dave Barr

Community Centre for a relaxing swim or skate.

Rotary Bus Tour

Check out this fun way of getting to know the Grande Prairie region.

Enjoy a guided bus tour that introduces you to local attractions,

industries, events, and facilities. We know the tour will inspire you to

do some exploring in the area afterwards. Bus tours operate every

Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from June to August, departing from

Centre 2000 at 7 p.m. On Wednesdays from 4-6 p.m. the Regional

Tourism association also hosts a Visitor Barbeque, free to anyone

interested in attending.

Around the RegionDinosaur Exploration More than 70 million years ago, a herd of Pachyrhinosaurus lakustai

tried to cross the flooded river in what is today’s Pipestone Creek

area. Most of them could not cross the swollen river and drowned,

leaving behind a dense dinosaur bone bed, first uncovered by a

school teacher in 1974. The dinosaur bones discovered at Pipestone

Creek belong to a distinct, and as of yet, little known species of

dinosaurs. The Philip J. Currie Dinosaur Museum is set for its grand

opening September 2015. Visit the Pipestone Creek dinosaur bone

bed to have a paleontological adventure! curriemuseum.ca

Outdoor Adventures Numerous companies offer exciting adventures in the region!

You can try a wild river tour, exploring nature in all its untamed

glory, sign up for an off-road race, hunt or fish, or try downhill or

cross-country skiing and mountain biking. Go to gptourism.ca for a

complete directory of regional outdoor attractions.

SNOWMOBILING | JON PLETT

BIKING ON A TRAIL | SHARON STANICH


Over 500 BusinessesA hometown marketplace

atmosphere with everything from menus to venues

Exciting Events

Concerts, sports events, parades, and much more

throughout the year

Plenty ofParking

Over 2000 public parking spots

WWW.GPDOWNTOWN.COM

With more than 500 stores and

services, Downtown is Grande

Prairie’s cultural and retail hub.

Experience the exhilarating

atmosphere of our City’s core!

Grande Prairie DownTown Association

Enjoy LifeNETWORKING FORTHE VISUAL ARTIST

artofthepeace.ca

KirenNiki Sangra

BITS AND BOBS

OF BRILLIANCE

FALL 2014 ISSUE 23

A PUBLICATION FOR THE VISUAL ARTIST

INSPIRATION IN VENICE

THREE STUDIO VISITS

GRIFFITH AARON BAKER

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CONSTRUCTION OF THE GRANDE PRAIRIE REGIONAL HOSPITAL | WILLIAM VAVREK

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Alberta Health Services www.albertahealthservices.ca 866.408.5465

Canadian Mental Health Association www.cmha.ca 780.539.4681

Canadian National Institute for the Blind www.cnib.ca 780.539.4719

College & Community Health Centre www.gprc.ab.ca/community/health_centre 780.814.5800

Grande Prairie Public Health Centre 780.513.7500

HIV North Society www.hivnorth.org 780.538.3388

Queen Elizabeth II Hospital 780.538.7100

HEALTH SERVICES

QUEEN ELIZABETH II HOSPITAL | WILLIAM VAVREK


CULTURAL & SPIRITUAL

Cultural AssociationsORGANIZATION WEB ADDRESS PHONE

Association Canadienne Francaise de l’Alberta www.acfa.ab.ca 780.532.6335

Chinese Association of Grande Prairie

Grande Prairie Friendship Centre www.gpfriendshipcenter.wordpress.com 780.532.5722

Islamic Association of GP & District www.gpislamicassociation.com 780.513.6486

Metis Local #1990 facebook.com/mnalocal1990 780.538.9333

Native Counselling Services of Alberta www.ncsa.ca 780.532.9359

Troyanda Society of Ukrainian Culture & Heritage www.troyandagp.com 780.512.3231

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Places of WorshipORGANIZATION WEB ADDRESS PHONE

Abundant Life Church of Grande Prairie www.abundantgp.com 780.532.0649

Anglican Church of Canada www.christchurchanglicangp.org 780.532.2093

Baha’i Faith 780.532.4789

Believers Full Gospel Assembly 780.532.0444

Christ Community Church www.cccgp.ca 780.538.9452

Christian Fellowship Assembly www.cfachurch.ca 780.538.1350

Church of Christ www.gpchurchofchrist.com 780.538.0444

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 780.624.4639

Coram Deo Baptist Church www.coramdeogp.com 780.532.0445

Covenant Reform Church grandeprairieurc.org 780.539.1159

Covenant Reformed Church www.grandeprairieurc.org 250.300.6513

Faith Lutheran Church www.faithgp.com 780.532.7612

Forbes Presbyterian Church www.forbespresbyterian.com 780. 839.5125

Generations Church www.genchurch.ca 780.538.4611

Grande Prairie Alliance Church www.gpalliance.ca 780.532.8836

Harvest Baptist Church www.harvestbaptist.ca 780.830.3010

Hillcrest Mennonite Church 780.532.1164

Islamic Association of Grande Prairie www.gpislamicassociation.com 780.513.6486

Lighthouse Seventh-Day Adventist Church www.lighthousesdachurch.com 780.876.2006

Lutheran Church of Canada www.lutheranchurch-canada.ca 780.532.7612

McLaurin Baptist Church www.homewardjourney.ca 780.532.2823

Native Bible Fellowship 780.532.9001

North Country Community Church Of The Nazarene www.northccc.ca 780.532.0704

People’s Church www.peopleschurchgp.com 780.539.0572

Redeemed Christian Church of God www.rccgcanada.org 780.532.7727

Salvation Army www.salvationarmygp.ca 780.532.3720

St. Joseph Catholic Church www.saintjoseph.ca 780.532.2351

St. Paul’s United Church www.stpaulsuc.ca 780.532.2415

The Oasis Fellowship www.theoasisministries.ca 780.539.6179

Trinity Lutheran Church www.trinitylutherangp.ca 780.532.4978

Victory Church on the Rock www.victorygp.com 780.803.0254

Westpointe Community Church www.westpointecc.com 780.532.4296


CITY PARKS

MUSKOSEEPI PARK | ANGIE PATTERSON

Muskoseepi ParkMuskoseepi Park is the jewel of the community, running through the

centre of the City. Along with both paved and natural trails through

the urban forest for walking, biking and cross-country skiing, park

facilities also include a large playground, all-season pond for fishing

and skating, outdoor basketball, tennis and lawn bowling courts,

mini-golf, bird watching facilities, and quiet places to just sit and

enjoy the solitude.

Muskoseepi Park is the place to be for entertainment during the

summer. The outdoor Amphitheatre, with its hillside seating,

provides the stage for shows throughout the season. Stop by the

Pavilion for a bite to eat during the summer. The Park also offers fun

and educational programs for adults and children of all ages.

Crystal Lake Waterfowl RefugeLocated in the northeastern corner of the City, Crystal Lake is a sanc-

tuary for nature in the midst of the community. Many species of

waterfowl, including Grande Prairie’s signature trumpeter swans, call

Crystal Lake home. It is a great place to walk the dog, hike, or simply

relax and watch nature’s beauty unfold.

100 ParksThe City of Grande Prairie contains over 600 acres of park area. As

a legacy project for the City of Grande Prairie’s 100th Anniversary

in 2014, 100 City parks were offically named after people who have

assisted in the growth and development of Grande Prairie. These are

people who, through their commitment to the community and belief

in the opportunities it offered, started their businesses, raised their

families and worked hard at their jobs.

Nominations were submitted by city residents, and the 100th Anniver-

sary Committee selected a cross section of people who had played a

part in making Grande Prairie the Greatest Place to Be!

See the map for all 100 named parks, walking trails, and the many

other green spaces within the City.

ORGANIZATION CONTACT

Crystal Lake Waterfowl Refuge 780.538.0451

Muskoseepi Park 780.538.0451www.cityofgp.com/muskoseepi

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CITY FACILITIESART GALLERY OF GRANDE PRAIRIE | TEEPLE ARCHITECTS

Art Gallery of Grande Prairie The Art Gallery of Grande Prairie has expanded! The gallery’s pre-

vious home of 22 years, the historic 1929 Grande Prairie High

School which partially collapsed in 2007, is now fully restored and

connected to its location in the Montrose Cultural Centre. The Art

Gallery has free admission and is a public, non-commercial environ-

ment dedicated to assisting you in your enjoyment of visual arts.

Several art exhibitions are on view each year which showcase the

diversity found in art with various mediums from local artists as well

as national and international artists.

Coca-Cola Centre

Opened in September 2003, the Coca-Cola Centre has two ice sur-

faces. Seven-hundred and fifty Grande Prairie Minor Hockey players

practice and play at the centre. The facility is also well used by

Grande Prairie’s figure skaters. The Coca-Cola Centre hosts old-timer

and recreational hockey leagues and is available for private book-

ings and public events. The north surface has seating for 1,000 with

room for an additional 600 seats. The south surface can accommo-

date 350.

Dave Barr Community Centre

Dave Barr Community Centre offers hockey and skating in the win-

ter months, and lacrosse and ball hockey in the summer. The Kid’s

Place, a City-run playschool, is also housed in this building.

Eastlink Centre

Opened in December 2011, the Eastlink Centre is an exciting addi-

tion to the City of Grande Prairie. One of the largest adventure

and fitness aquatic venues in Canada, the Eastlink Centre boasts

an Olympic-size 54m competition pool, diving towers, a surfing

simulator, water slides and play area, indoor basketball, volleyball,

badminton and squash courts, as well as an indoor track. The facility

also has a variety of vendors and health and wellness merchants.

Visit this great facility to stay fit and have fun!

Grande Prairie Museum

The Grande Prairie Museum is situated in Muskoseepi Park. Here,

educational programs are developed, tours are organized and inter-

pretive displays and temporary exhibits are designed and offered to

Museum visitors. The goal of the Grande Prairie Museum is to pur-

sue excellence in the collection and protection of objects that tell

the story of Grande Prairie’s heritage.

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Grande Prairie Public Library

Situated in the modern and sleek Montrose Cultural Centre,

opened June 2009, the Grande Prairie Public Library is a community

focal point. It offers Grande Prairie residents a fully equipped com-

puter training area, expanded computer stations, spaces to study

and rooms to accommodate meetings or programs, as well as a

wide array of books, magazines, multimedia and internet resources.

The Grande Prairie Public Library is a learning centre for children

and adults alike. It is a resource for information and recreation, and a

gathering point for those who want to partake in learning and com-

munity building.

Heritage Discovery Centre The Heritage Discovery Centre, located in the lower level of Centre

2000, is a family-friendly hands-on museum depicting the history of

the Peace River Country from the Ice Age to the present day. Its fea-

tured attraction is a life size animatronic dinosaur named Piper. It

has a Rotary Learning Centre which is used for school programs and

birthday parties. The Kin Gallery always has an exciting travelling

exhibit showing, and the many interactive computer games and

hands-on displays are a delight to children of all ages.

Revolution Place & Bowes Family Crystal Gardens

Revolution Place is the premiere entertainment and sport venue

of the northwest. It houses the Canada Games Arena and the

Bowes Family Crystal Garden, a large hall for events and concerts.

Revolution Place hosts sports, concerts, shows and entertainment

for the whole family and is the home of our Grande Prairie Storm of

the Alberta Junior Hockey League.


Art Gallery of Grande Prairie aggp.ca 780.532.8111

Eastlink Centre www.eastlinkcentre.ca 780.830.5000

Coca-Cola Centre ccc.cityofgp.com 780.513.5252

Dave Barr Community Centre www.cityofgp.com/davebarr 780.538.0469

Grande Prairie Museum www.cityofgp.com/heritage 780.532.5482

Grande Prairie Public Library www.gppl.ab.ca 780.532.3580

Heritage Discovery Centre www.cityofgp.com/heritage 780.532.5790

Revolution Place www. revolutionplace.com 780.538.0387

GRANDE PRAIRIE PUBLIC LIBRARY | TEEPLE ARCHITECTS


EVENTS2015 SPECIAL OLYMPICS | WILLIAM VAVREK

2015 Grande Prairie Ongoing Events

— Art ExhibitsCentre for Creative Arts

—Farmers’ MarketDowntown Grande Prairie 10032 – 101 Avenue

— Motor Speedway RacesHythe

— Storm HockeyRevolution Place

March 2015

15 Lynryd SkynrydRevolution Place

16–17 Vitaemo FestivalGrande Prairie Regional College

20 Xcessive Force MMA ‘Proving Ground’ENTREC Centre

20–22 Women’s Show – Spring EditionRevolution Place

26 High School Basketball All Star GameGPRC Gym

27 The Celtic TenorsRevolution Place

27–29 Grande Prairie Home & Garden Show ENTREC Centre

April 2015

4 Easter EggstravaganzaMuskoseepi Park

10–12 Grande Prairie Sports ExpoENTREC Centre

1228th Annual Fiddler’s JamboreeDouglas J. Cardinal Performing Arts Centre, Grande Prairie Regional College

24–26 Monster Truck ThrowdownRevolution Place

25–26Saskatoon Island Swan FestivalThe Golden Age Centre & Saskatoon Island Provincial Park

May 2015

1 VolbeatRevolution Arena

1–9 Hot Tub ExpoRevolution Place

5–10 Reel Shorts Film Festivalreelshorts.ca for venues

10 Brian Harms Memorial Racewww.gprunwalk.com for more information

13–14 Peace Region Petroleum ShowEvergreen Park

16 Zulu ChallengeNitehawk Ski Hill

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May 2015

23 DHT Press Run/Walk

27–31 Grande Prairie StompedeENTREC Centre

28 Dora the ExplorerRevolution Place

30 MS WalkMuskoseepi Park

August 2015

16 South Peace Historical Cemetery Walking TourGrande Prairie

September 2015

2 Tour of AlbertaDowntown Grande Prairie

3 Tour of AlbertaCounty of Grande Prairie

12Shoot for the HouseRonald McDonald House Northern Alberta, Wapiti Shooter’s Club

October 2015

2–4 Fall Home & Leisure ShowEvergreen Park

14 Halloween SpooktacularMuskoseepi Park

16–18 Women’s Show – Fall EditionRevolution Place

31 Halloween PartyDowntown Grande Prairie

November 2015

13 Vegas NightDowntown Grande Prairie

15 Film and Story Tea (SPRA)Grande Prairie

26–28 Farmers Market Christmas Show & SaleRevolution Place

December 2015

1–31 Northern Spirit Light ShowEvergreen Park

2 2015 Home Hardware Canada CupRevolution Place

6 Santa ParadeDowntown Grande Prairie

31 First Footings New Year’s Eve CelebrationsMuskoseepi Park

1–31 Northern Spirit Light ShowEvergreen Park, Grande Prairie

June 2015

12 Relay for LifeEvergreen Park

13 Highland GamesMacklin Field

17 Historical Cemetery Walking TourGrande Prairie Cemetery

20Sizzling Summer Sidewalk SaleDowntown Grande Prairie99 – 100 Street & 100 Avenue

18–21 Pomeroy Guitars and Wagons WeekendENTREC Centre

26–28 Bud Country FeverEvergreen Park

30 Canada Day Kick Off and FireworksMuskoseepi Park

July 2015

1 Canada Day ParadeDowntown Grande Prairie

1 Canada Day CelebrationMuskoseepi Park

9–12 Teepee Creek StampedeTeepee Creek

15–252015 World Jet Boat ChampionshipVarious locations, Grande Prairie Class, July 17th – O’Brien Park

17–19Street Performers FestivalDowntown Grande Prairie99 - 100 Street & 100 Avenue

19 South Peace Historical Cemetery Walking TourGrande Prairie

24–25 East Coast Garden PartySouth Bear Creek


ENVIRONMENT

City Environmental InitiativesAnnual Tree PlantingSince 2005, community groups have partnered with the City to plant

trees in our urban parks. The goal is to plant 2,000 trees in one day

so community groups need to guarantee a minimum 25 volunteers

aged 15 years and older, with their own shovels to get involved.

Participation in the Tree Planting is a great opportunity for commun-

ity groups to fundraise and collect pledges towards their causes.

Groups are eligible to receive a $1,000 honorarium from the City.

City ScrubThe annual City Scrub program started in the spring of 2005.

Schools, businesses, residents and community groups volunteer

20 minutes of their time to pick up garbage in and around the City.

City Scrub occurs in the second week of May, and has more than

5,000 participants helping to make our City a cleaner place.

Community GardenThe City has started a pilot community garden at the corner of 101

Avenue and 98 Street with the support of Grande Prairie Garden

Club and TD Friends of the Environment Foundation. If residents are

interested in starting a community garden in their neighbourhood:

• They can work with their community association, if it exists, to

see how much interest there is and/or

• Spend a summer volunteering at the community garden off of

98 Street.

Rotary Green-a-thonEvery year, for the past 40 years, the City’s Rotary Clubs organize a

clean-up! Today, around 100 volunteers and 350 Grade 4-6 students

go out, typically on the first Saturday in May. So watch for them on

the City’s boulevards, ditches, and green areas. Rotary Green-a-thon

and City Scrub coincide and help rid winter grime!

Yard Makeover ContestThe contest started in 2010, offering City residents an opportunity

to win a green yard makeover. Winners receive products and ser-

vices such as landscape design, materials, and labour. The goals of

this initiative are to increase awareness of alternative landscaping

methods, promote unconventional ground covers such as mulch

and rock, the use of native and zone appropriate plant species, and

to decrease the dependence on grass as a single or primary land-

scape cover, and lower water consumption.

IVY LAKE | SHARON STANICH

ENVIRONMENT


Alliance Disposal www.alliancedisposal.com 780.567.2467

Aquatera www.aquatera.ca 780.538.0452

County Disposal 2000 Ltd. www.countydisposal.ca 780.532.3086

Prairie Disposal Ltd www.prairiedisposal.com 780.539.5950

Waste Management Canada www.wm.com 877.784.7336

Service Providers Alliance DisposalAlliance Disposal is a full service garbage removal and bin rental

company serving Grande Prairie and area. Alliance Disposal also

offers recycling services and roll off bins available for construction,

agricultural and residential.

Aquatera Curb-side RecyclingAquatera offers recycling pick-up services alongside residential

solid waste collection. Just clean and bag your recyclables and

leave them at the curb—it’s that easy! There is also no limit to your

recycling, so leave out as many bags of recyclables as you like. Visit

Aquatera’s website for details.

Aquatera Grande Prairie Eco CentreOperated by Aquatera, the Eco Centre is the largest recycling depot

in Grande Prairie. You can recycle everything from plastic bottles

to light bulbs, TVs and computers to propane tanks and liquid

chemical waste. Staff are available at the Centre to help with your

recycling needs.

County Disposal 2000 Ltd. County Disposal provides waste and recycling services in Grande

Prairie and surrounding areas, as well as into isolated businesses and

oil field operations. County Disposal offers waste collection, paper

shredding and recycling, cardboard recycling, and also collects hard-

to-dispose material such as dead animals, batteries, and paint.

Prairie Disposal Ltd.Prairie Disposal provides solid waste collection services across the

Peace Region, with customers from a single residential home to

large industrial customers such as an oil field. Prairie Disposal also

provides recycling services and is the largest hauler of cardboard in

the Peace region.

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Recycle PlusYou can recycle cardboard, mixed paper, glass, plastic and cans at

these recycling depots conveniently located at stores, schools, and

other spots near your neighbourhood. Recycle Plus offers office

paper pick-up and large-volume recycling for commercial customers.

Waste Management Canada

Waste Management is the leading provider of comprehensive waste

services across North America. It operates 20 recycling recovery

facilities and 18 landfills in Canada, serving 4.5 million residential cus-

tomers and 170,000 industrial and commercial customers.


Connecting Business. Creating Opportunity.

The Grande Prairie & District Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to connecting business by creating opportunities through:

• Networking • Advocacy• Value Added Benefits • Promotion • Community Events

The Chamber is celebrating one hundred years of

Connecting Business and Creating Opportunity in 2015!

For more information call 780-532-5340

or visit us at GrandePrairieChamber.com

Grande Prairie & DistrictChamber of Commerce

GRPRChamber

11330-106 Street inside Centre 2000 1-866-202-2202

Follow us: Facebook.com/GPRegionTourism Twitter @gptourism

GPTOURISM.CA

Explore, indulge & appreciate the many things that makeour Region Grande.

• Welcome Wednesdays: Free snacks and beverages all day for visitors | June–August

• Free Rotary Bus Tours of the City: Every Tues, Wed and Thurs at 7 pm | June–August

• Free information and maps, gift shop, road side sundial, museum | Year Round

VISITING OR RELOCATING? Make your first stop the

VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE IN CENTRE 2000


Visit us atwww.gprc.ab.ca

A great college helps you go up when others give up!

Grande Prairie Regional College


On average, bottled water costs 2500x more than tap waterThe cost of tap water is $0.001 per litre where bottled water costs $2.78 per litre

Rethink what you drink!

Find us on:

BOTTLED TAP WATER VSTested for e.coli

Required to provide source

Required to produce quality reports

Can still be distributed when tapwater standards are not met

The average Canadian purchases 43 BOTTLES of water per year. Meaning over 2.3 million bottles of water are consumed in Grande Prairie each year.

40% of all bottled water is taken from municipal water sources.2 of the 3 most popular brands in North America come from tap water.

On average, 88% of plastic bottles end in a land�ll.Over 2 million water bottles will end up in Grande Prairie’s land�ll each year.With a 500ml bottle weighing 20.3g that means over 40,000kg.

Tap it! CLEAN, SAFE, LOCAL WATER

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