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G RAND E P R A I R I E
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GRANDE PRAIRIE GUIDE 2022LIFESTYLE - City of Grande Prairie
A Blend of
Urban Vibe and
Historical Pride
Downtown is Grande
Prairie’s centre for dining,
shopping, health and
wellness, arts, business,
and entertainment!
Experience more than 400
stores and services plus
concerts, sports events,
parades, and much more
throughout the year.

                               gpdowntown    Experience the atmosphere of Grande Prairie's
                            gpdowntown.com   urban marketplace – WHERE YOU WANT TO BE!
GRANDE PRAIRIE GUIDE 2022LIFESTYLE - City of Grande Prairie
We love Grande Prairie!
WELCOME TO OUR THRIVING COMMUNITY
Let us help you settle into the City! We can assist in:
• Buying a new home for your family        • Transitioning from renting to buying        • Managing your investment property
• Buying your first home                   • Referring you to professional services      • Renting an apartment
• Selling your existing home               • Selling your home if you transfer away      • Renting a house

Angie 780 532 3400                                                  John 780 814 1589
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                                      2021 Corporate Volunteer of the Year            2019 Philanthropists of the Year
                                      Grande Prairie Regional Association of          Royal LePage Canada
                                      Volunteer Organizations
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GRANDE PRAIRIE GUIDE 2022LIFESTYLE - City of Grande Prairie
OVERVIEW

OVERVIEW                                                                             LIFESTYLE

05         A THRIVING CITY                                                           24      OUR COMMUNITY

06         WHAT'S AROUND                                                             26      ARTS & CULTURE

07         TRANSPORTATION                                                            39      INDOOR RECREATION

08         CITY MAP                                                                  42      EXPLORE THE OUTDOORS

10         POPULATION                                                                48      PARKS

SETTLING IN                                                                          BUSINESS

12         KEY CONTACTS                                                              50      BUSINESS ADVANTAGE

14         HOUSING                                                                   53      BUSINESS RESOURCES

16         ENVIRONMENT                                                               54      SHOPPING

18         EDUCATION

22         HEALTH CARE

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                                      explore, discover, live

                                     A T HRIVING CIT Y
Home to endless skies and opportunities, Grande                       In Grande Prairie it’s easy to get out and get active: you can
Prairie is a city with a population of just over                      walk the trails in Muskoseepi Park, play a round of golf at one
64,000. The community offers an intriguing mix of                     of the local courses, or even surf at the state-of-the-art Eastlink
small city community and big-city amenities. The                      Centre. There are also parks and spectacular green spaces for
city’s advantage in attracting businesses, jobs, and                  outdoor enjoyment right in the city. In the foothills just south of
people comes from its agricultural industry, strategic                Grande Prairie you can find year-round entertainment and great
location, and diverse wealth of natural resources—                    camping opportunities.
including oil, natural gas, coal, and lumber.
                                                                      If you’re a fan of sports you can cheer on the Grande Prairie
As the largest commercial centre north of Edmonton, Grande            Storm at an AJHL game or catch one of the major local, national,
Prairie is Northwestern Alberta’s urban hub, drawing people           or international sporting events that Grande Prairie has gained
from all over the world to work and live. The city serves             a reputation for hosting. Recent events include: 2022 Grande
residents from northeastern British Columbia and northwestern         North Winter Festival (Alberta’s newest winter celebration), 2022
Alberta to as far away as the Yukon and Northwest Territories         Men’s and Women’s Provincial Curling Championships, 2021 and
creating a total trade area of nearly 300,000 people. The city’s      2020 PBR Canada Finals, 2018 Alberta Summer Games, 2016
impressive draw from the surrounding area allows residents and        Scotties Tournament of Hearts, the 2015 Tour of Alberta, and
visitors alike to enjoy a wide variety of shopping, recreation, and   2015 Canada Cup of Curling.
services that support growing business.
                                                                      Lovers of art and culture will have no trouble finding enter-
The abundance of jobs and Grande Prairie’s status as the Most         tainment in the city. Bonnetts Energy Centre hosts world-class
Entrepreneurial Community in Canada for three consecutive             acts like Larry the Cable Guy, Bryan Adams, Johnny Reid, The
years has made it the perfect place for young people to start         Offspring, and Aqua. On a typical year, events for the whole
their careers and families. Grande Prairie is one of the youngest     family take place throughout the city, including the Bear Creek
cities in Canada, boasting more children entering kindergarten        Folk Festival, Children's Festival, Stompede and Vegas Night to
than adults heading into retirement. To allow this population         name a few.
to thrive, the city has developed a wide range of activities and
amenities for residents of all ages, from children to the elderly.    The Grande Prairie Live Theatre regularly showcases local talent
                                                                      and produces plays, concerts, film festivals, and other events.
Grande Prairie is a four-season playground with so much, both         Those looking for inspiration can visit the Art Gallery of Grande
indoors and outdoors, to entertain visitors, newcomers, and long      Prairie, which houses the largest public art collection in the
term-residents. Whether you like adventure, learning, or relaxa-      region. For the hands-on experience, the Centre for Creative
tion Grande Prairie has something for everyone.                       Arts offers a range of classes to learn new skills.

                                                                      With something for everyone, Grande Prairie is the perfect
                                                                      place to thrive.

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centre of the peace river country

WH AT ’ S A ROUND
Grande Prairie's ideal location means it not only
serves as a hub for attracting visitors from the
                                                                                  GETTING TO GRANDE PRAIRIE
surrounding area but also, as the heart of a
thriving region.                                                                  CALGARY                                     750 km

                                                                                  EDMONTON                                    456 km
The city has easy access to markets and major ports by
Highways 2, 40, 43, rail, and air, providing an ideal location                    FORT MCMURRAY                               749 km
with an enviable mix of accessibility.
                                                                                  FORT ST. JOHN                               207 km

If you like to explore, hike, or camp, there are numerous                         JASPER                                      397 km

provincial parks in practically every direction from the city.                    PEACE RIVER                                 197 km
Travel to Jasper National Park, just four hours south, to enjoy
                                                                                  RED DEER                                    608 km
the breathtaking beauty of nature in comfort, as well as world-
class skiing, hot springs, and restaurants.                                       35
                                                                                                                        FORT MCMURRAY

Across the city, there are many ways to immerse yourself in the                           PEACE RIVER

experience of Grande Prairie's culture and heritage. Visit one         2

of our many historic exhibits, check out a significant landmark
or one of many other opportunities to explore the city in new     43       GRANDE PRAIRIE                2

ways today!                                                                                                                        63
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From stunning natural landscapes and outdoor adventures to a
wealth of history and discovery, the region surrounding Grande
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Prairie is yours to explore.
                                                                            40                  16

                                                                                                             EDMONTON                   16

                                                                                 JASPER

                                                                                                                        2

                                                                                                                        RED DEER

                                                                                                                        CALGARY
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          MUSKOSEEPI PARK | BEAUCHAMP PHOTOGRAPHY                                                                                            1
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connecting our community

TRA N S P O RTATION
Grande Prairie is strategically located on the                 GRANDE PRAIRIE AIRPORT

CANAMEX Highway, connecting residents to                       The Grande Prairie Airport is the gateway to the Alberta

the Rocky Mountains, British Columbia, and the                 and British Columbia Peace Region. With daily direct flights

Northwest Territories.                                         to Edmonton and Calgary it offers one stop connections to
                                                               the rest of the world. Maintaining a friendly and comfortable
Meanwhile, the Grande Prairie Airport connects the             atmosphere, Grande Prairie Airport has many of the
region to Alberta's major cities by air, where you’ll          conveniences and amenities of larger airports. Check-in to
be connected to the rest of the world.                         your flight early and enjoy breakfast, lunch, or dinner at the
                                                               Viewpoint Restaurant and Lounge on the second floor.
HIGHWAYS                                                       grandeprairieairport.com
Three major highways link the City of Grande Prairie to the
rest of Alberta, Canada and the world. The city is connected   PUBLIC TRANSIT
to Edmonton and British Columbia via Highway 43, the           The City of Grande Prairie provides scheduled transit service
Northwest Territories via Highway 2, and the Rocky Mountains   using a fleet of modern buses. All buses are GPS tracked
via Highway 40.                                                meaning riders can see exactly when their bus will arrive. The
                                                               Where’s My Ride tool provides up to the minute tracking and
                                                               can be accessed from your computer or mobile device.
                                                               cityofgp.com/transit

                                                                           4 MILE CORNER OVERPASS | WILLIAM VAVREK

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a young, fast-growing community

PO P UL AT I ON

                     CRYSTAL LAKE ESTATES | WILLIAM VAVREK

With a median age of 31.9, well below the national average of                      Grande Prairie’s youthfulness is a result of the growing oppor-
40.8 Grande Prairie is an exceptionally young city. Whether it is                  tunities presented by its role as a regional hub as well as the
parents pushing a stroller, children filling the Eastlink Centre or                area’s many natural resources. Grande Prairie’s population grew
families biking one of the many trails, there are signs of youth                   73.4% between 2001 and 2021 as people flocked to the area
everywhere you turn.                                                               for job opportunities.

              7000
                                                         POPULATION DISTRIBUTION BY AGE                                POPULATION

                                                                                                                    64,141
              6000
                                                                             2016 Federal Census
              5000
 Population

                                                                                                                    2021 Federal Census
              4000
                                                                                                            Several smaller communities bring
              3000                                                                                          the total trading area population
              2000                                                                                          to approximately 290,000 people.

              1000

                0
                           5           9 14 19 24 29 34 39 44 49 54 59 64 69 74 79 84 +
                       <           −     − − − − − − − − − − − − − − − 85
                               5
                                       10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80                             The median age of the
                                                                                                              community is a youthful 31.9
                                       City of Grande Prairie   County of Grande Prairie
                                                                                                                     2016 Federal Census

73.4% POPULATION
      INCREASE 2001–2021 2.79% RATE 2001–2021
                               POPULATION GROWTH
                                                                                                                8.4%         UNEMPLOYMENT
                                                                                                                             RATE (2021 average)
                        2021 Federal Census                                2021 Federal Census

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Enjoy a unique array of first-class
amenities to perfectly suit your needs...
• Swimming pool, whirlpool and steam-room

• 11,000 sq.ft. of meeting and banquet space

• Complimentary hot continental breakfast

• Grande Prairie’s only all women’s floor featuring a
  private lounge, fitness centre, and more

• Ideal location situated next to the Prairie Mall

• Complimentary parking

                          11633 100 Street, Grande Prairie, AB T8V 3Y4
                        pomeroyhotel.com/grande-prairie Tel: 780.532.5221
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resources to get you started

K E Y C O N TACTS

                  CITY HALL | WILLIAM VAVREK

CITY MATTERS

ORGANIZATION                     DESCRIPTION                                                                CONTACT

                                  The Citizen Contact Centre is your central point of contact for
                                  general City of Grande Prairie inquiries including Enforcement            780-538-0300
City of Grande Prairie
                                  Services, Transportation Services, GP Transit, Environmental              cityofgp.com
                                  Stewardship, and the Mayor/City Manager's Office

                                  The Grande Prairie Fire Department serves the citizens of Grande          780-538-0393
Grande Prairie Fire Department
                                  Prairie with the goal of protecting life, property, and the environment   cityofgp.com/fire

                                                                                                            24 hr. non-emergency:
                                                                                                            780-830-5700
Grande Prairie RCMP               Grande Prairie is served by the local RCMP detachment
                                                                                                            General enquiries:
                                                                                                            780-830-5701

UTILITIES

ORGANIZATION                     DESCRIPTION                                                                CONTACT
                                                                                                            780-538-0348
Aquatera                          Provider of water, wastewater, solid waste, and recycling services
                                                                                                            aquatera.ca
                                                                                                            1-800-668-2248
ATCO Electric                     Electricity provider
                                                                                                            atcoelectric.com
                                                                                                            780-539-2400
ATCO Gas                          Natural gas provider
                                                                                                            atcogas.com
                                                                                                            310-4822
Utilities Consumer Advocate       Find information on your electricity and natural gas options
                                                                                                            ucahelps.alberta.ca

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KEY SERVICES

ORGANIZATION                DESCRIPTION                                                              CONTACT
                                                                                                     780-539-5009
A1 License & Registry       Provides driver licensing and other license and registry services
                                                                                                     a1registry.ca
                                                                                                     866-989-6370
Alberta Motor Association   Provides driver licensing, insurance, and roadside assistance services
                                                                                                     ama.ab.ca
                                                                                                     780-538-4452
Centre for Newcomers        Helps newcomers to Canada integrate into the community
                                                                                                     gpcn.ca
                            Driver licensing and vehicle registration, corporate registry, birth,
                                                                                                     780-532-4033
The License Centre          death, marriage, land title, personal property, health care, and
                                                                                                     thelicencecentre.ca
                            Canadian Boating License
                            Employment and career services, programs, and resources for job          780-539-5477
The Work Place
                            seekers and employers                                                    gpworkplace.ca

COMMUNICATION SERVICE PROVIDERS
ORGANIZATION                DESCRIPTION                                                              CONTACT
                                                                                                     780-833-7020
Bell                        Mobile phone, internet, and TV
                                                                                                     bell.ca
                                                                                                     1-888-345-1111
Eastlink                    Phone, internet, and TV
                                                                                                     eastlink.ca
                                                                                                     1-888-481-3436
Fido                        Mobile phone
                                                                                                     fido.ca
                                                                                                     1-877-463-9728
Galaxy Broadband            Satellite internet service
                                                                                                     galaxybroadband.ca
                                                                                                     1-866-995-6636
Koodo                       Mobile phone
                                                                                                     koodomobile.com
                                                                                                     780-513-2355
Rogers                      Mobile Phone
                                                                                                     rogers.com
                                                                                                     310-2225
Telus                       Mobile phone, phone, internet, and TV
                                                                                                     telus.ca
                                                                                                     1-877-959-5717
Xplornet                    Internet
                                                                                                     xplornet.com

LOCAL MEDIA
ORGANIZATION                DESCRIPTION                                                              CONTACT
                                                                                                     780-357-3733
2day FM                     Local radio station
                                                                                                     mygrandeprairienow.com
                                                                                                     780-532-0840
Big Country XX              Local radio station
                                                                                                     bigcountryxx.com
                                                                                                     780-532-1110
Daily Herald-Tribune        Local daily newspaper
                                                                                                     dailyheraldtribune.com
Eastlink Channel 7          Community TV channel                                                     780-513-7647
                                                                                                     780-882-6612
989 Rewind Radio            Local radio station
                                                                                                     989rewindradio.com
                                                                                                     780-830-7640
Reach FM                    Local radio station
                                                                                                     reachfm.ca
                                                                                                     780-539-9700
97.7 Rock                   Local radio station
                                                                                                     977rock.ca

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  moving in

HO US I NG

     GRANDE PRAIRIE NEIGHBOURHOOD | BEAUCHAMP PHOTOGRAPHY

 Being a city in northwestern Alberta, it is often                                                           city’s construction remains busy with Building and Inspection
 believed that the cost of living in Grande Prairie is high                                                  Services issuing a total of 639 permits in 2021. The annual
 relative to the rest of Canada or even the Province.                                                        average home price in Grande Prairie rose to $318,509 slight
                                                                                                             increase from 2020, yet significantly lower than the provincial
 However, the cost of living is very comparable with the rest                                                average of $388,568 and national average of $567,637.
 of Alberta. With a high average household income and a
 discretionary income that is double the national average,                                                   The average rent for a two bedroom suite in Grande Prairie
 Grande Prairie residents are accustomed to a comfortable                                                    remained affordable in 2021 at $1,118 per month, compared to
 lifestyle. The local real estate market remains affordable. The                                             the province wide average of $1,248.

         140,000                                                                                                               30%                       INCOME TO RENT
                                                                                                                                     Percent of Income

         120,000                                                                                                                                         COMPARISON
                                                                                                                               25%
Income

         100,000
                                                                                                                               20%
                                                                                                                                                           Median Family Income
          80,000
                                                                                                                               15%                         Median Household Income
          60,000
                                                                                                                               10%                         Average 2 Bedroom Rental
          40,000
                                                                                                                                                           (% of income)
          20,000                                                                                                               5%

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RENTING
With the affordability of rentals, renting a house or apartment is a viable option for singles, couples or families. Many of
Grande Prairie’s hotels also offer long-term options that can serve as a comfortable place to stay while searching for more
permanent accommodations.

 ORGANIZATION                                  WEB ADDRESS                                                                 PHONE

 Advantage Property Management                 advantagepropertygp.com                                                     780-357-0336

 Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate          rentgp.managebuilding.com                                                   780-532-3388

 Boardwalk                                     bwalk.com                                                                   780-513-5040

 Emerald Manor Apartments                      kelsongroup.com                                                             587-803-8011

 Equity Rentals                                equity.rentals                                                              780-357-3338

 Grassroots Property Management                grassrootsrealtygroup.ca                                                    780-380-4776

 Northview Apartment REIT                      northviewreit.com                                                           780-532-9369

 Prime Property Management                     gpprime.net                                                                 780-831-1089

 Quality Property Management                   gpmrentals.com                                                              780-539-7131

 Real Property Management                      rcpmsolutions.ca                                                            780-532-4900

 Royal LePage Property Management              rentrlp.ca                                                                  780-532-3400

The above list is intended to be inclusive of housing rental services in Grande Prairie, however it is not exhaustive.

SENIOR LIVING
With activities and amenities for all ages, Grande Prairie provides a comfortable lifestyle for those seeking retirement living and
supportive housing.

 ORGANIZATION                                   WEB ADDRESS                                                                 PHONE

 Grande Spirit Foundation                       grandespirit.org                                                            780-532-2905

 Park Place Seniors Living                      parkplaceseniorsliving.com                                                  780-357-5700

 Points West Living                             pointswestliving.com                                                        780-539-4956

The above list is intended to be inclusive of organizations providing senior living services in Grande Prairie, however it is not exhaustive.

                                                                                      CRYSTAL LAKE | BEAUCHAMP PHOTOGRAPHY

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keeping our city clean

EN V I R O NMENT

  FRUIT TREES AT MAMAWE CONCOURSE | CITY OF GRANDE PRAIRIE

Grande Prairie takes care of the environment by                SERVICE PROVIDERS
implementing a combination of standard practices               AQUATERA CURBSIDE RECYCLING
and community initiatives.                                     Aquatera offers recycling pick-up services alongside residential
                                                               solid waste collection. Just clean and bag your recyclables and
Residents have the advantage of Aquatera’s services and        leave them at the curb – it’s that easy! There is no limit to your
facilities, such as curbside recycling and the Eco Centre –    recycling, so leave out as many bags of recyclables as you like.
Grande Prairie’s largest recycling depot. The City of Grande   aquatera.ca | 780-538-0452
Prairie also offers several community-based initiatives to
inform, educate and involve residents.                         AQUATERA GRANDE PRAIRIE ECO CENTRE
                                                               Operated by Aquatera, the Eco Centre is the largest recycling
                                                               depot in Grande Prairie. You can recycle everything from
                                                               plastics and Styrofoam 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.
                                                               aquatera.ca | 780-538-0452

                                                               RURAL SERVICE AREA
                                                               Residents living in the rural service area should contact Energy
                                                               Management and Environmental Services to learn about services
           AQUATERA CURBSIDE RECYCLING | AQUATERA
                                                               in their area. 780-538-0300

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CITY ENVIRONMENTAL
INITIATIVES
CITY SCRUB
                                                                                                 BEAUTY CAREER
Every year schools, businesses,
residents, and community groups                                                                  STARTS HERE
volunteer 20 minutes of their time
to pick up garbage in and around
the city.

City Scrub occurs in the spring
and has more than 8,000 participants
helping to make our city a
cleaner place.

                                         Lily Gray is a unique beauty school with a wide range of
COMMUNITY
                                         educational experience and knowledge within the
ENHANCEMENT GRANTS
                                         industry. Our highly qualified faculty with small class sizes
Each year the city supports a number
                                         allow our students to surpass their career goals in a
of community environmental and
                                         supportive and success- orientated environment.
beautification initiatives through the
community enhancement grants.
                                              780.357.1777             lilygrayacademy.com

To find out if your community                 #201 11706 104 Avenue, Grande Prairie, Alberta T8V 6K3
project is eligible, visit:
cityofgp.com/communityimprovement

EDIBLE PLANTING
The city has an edible planting policy
that increases the number of planted
fruit trees and shrubs throughout the
community. Edible trees and shrubs                              780.532.5340 | grandeprairiechamber.com
are planted in parks throughout the
city and residents are encouraged to     MEMBER BENEFITS                                            GET A FREE
enjoy the harvest.                                                                                    DIGITAL
                                                 Business Growth & Promotions                       ASSESSMENT
VERMICOMPOSTING
The city offers sessions several times
                                                 Networking & Advocacy
a year on composting indoor worm
organic waste in order to decrease
                                                 Group Benefits & Staffing
waste being sent to the landfill. This
type of composting can be done year      Let’s help you thrive!
round and is a great way to repurpose
                                             ChamberGP           GrPrChamber
your organic waste.
                                             Grande Prairie Chamber of Commerce
                                             Grande Prairie & District Chamber of Commerce

                                         Connecting Business. Creating Opportunity.

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SETTLING IN

for all
    all ages,
        ages,young
              youngand
                    & old
                       old

ED
EDUUCC AT I O N

     CONSTRUCTION OF O'BRIEN LAKE SCHOOL | WILLIAM VAVREK

Grande Prairie is fortunate to be served by a                     Programming is available through the Catholic school system
world-class education system with a wide variety of               to students from Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12 and the
exciting program options for students at any stage.               Celtic Academy, a multi-sport based program is offered to
                                                                  students in Grades 4–12 and is based on the Long-Term
From pre-kindergarten right through to post-secondary,            Athlete Development program.
choice is abundant with many daycare and dayhome facilities,      gpcsd.ca | 780-532-3013
approximately 32 schools at four districts and Northwestern
Polytechnic, Alberta’s newest polytechnic institution. Each       THE GRANDE PRAIRIE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT (GPPSD)
school district offers a wide variety of unique and specialized   The Grande Prairie Public School District (GPPSD) offers French

possibilities, including French Immersion, Francophone            Immersion programming for students from pre-kindergarten

Education and Montessori programming while the Polytechnic        to Grade 12, Montessori programming for preschool to Grade

offers a range of post secondary options from trades              6 and International Baccalaureate programming for Grades

and diplomas to university-transfer programs. Whichever           10–12. GPPSD also includes the Academy, a performance driven

educational path you decide to take, you’ll be set up for         academic and athletic training program for students in hockey,

success starting in Grande Prairie.                               dance, soccer, and golf. Additionally, GPPSD students have
                                                                  the opportunity to earn credits towards their post-secondary

THE GRANDE PRAIRIE AND DISTRICT CATHOLIC SCHOOLS                  studies thanks to dual credit partnerships with the Northwestern

The Grande Prairie and District Catholic School districts serve   Polytechnic and the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology.

students of all faiths and backgrounds. French Immersion          gppsd.ab.ca | 780-532-4491

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SETTLING IN

                  NORTHWESTERN POLYTECHNIC                                        JEAN PAUL II CATHOLIC SCHOOL | WILLIAM VAVREK

NORTHWESTERN POLYTECHNIC                                                the abilities developed during their francophone schooling,
Northwestern Polytechnic is Alberta’s newest polytechnic                increases their opportunities for post-secondary education
institution. Formerly known as Grande Prairie Regional                  and employment.
College (GPRC), the transition from comprehensive community             csno.ab.ca | 780-624-8855
institution to polytechnic means increasing education
opportunities at home in Grande Prairie. With new course                THE PEACE WAPITI PUBLIC SCHOOL DIVISION
listings to be made available soon, the institution will offer          Peace Wapiti Public School Division (PWPSD) provides service
expanded degree, apprenticeship and skilled trade programs.             to more than 6,000 Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 12 students in 36
nwpolytech.ca | 780-539-2911                                            schools, including eight Hutterite colony schools, two outreach
                                                                        schools, an online school, and educational programming at a
THE NORTHWEST FRANCOPHONE EDUCATION REGION                              group home facility. The City of Grande Prairie is home to Harry
The NorthWest Francophone Education Region No 1                         Balfour School, offering Kindergarten to Grade 8 and Peace
(Conseil scolaire du Nord-Ouest No 1 - CSNO) offers preschool           Wapiti Academy, a Grades 9–12 high school.
to Grade 12 students high quality Francophone education
at École Nouvelle Frontière, Grande Prairie’s only                      Peace Wapiti Enterprise Centre located in Royal Oaks
Francophone school.                                                     subdivision provides alternative education options and teacher
                                                                        support for junior and senior high academic programming.
École Nouvelle Frontière offers Alberta Education’s                     PWPSD offers full-day and half-day Kindergarten options.
curriculum, along with a rich cultural programming which                High school students may earn post-secondary credit through
supports a sense of belonging to the francophone community.             dual credit partnerships with Northwestern Polytechnic and
The CSNO’s graduates’ high level of bilingualism, as well as            Northern Lakes College.
                                                                        pwsd76.ab.ca | 780-532-8133
DAYCARE & DAYHOME FACILITIES

ORGANIZATION                                                     WEB ADDRESS                                            PHONE

A Bright Beginning Child Care Centre                             abrightbeginningchildcare.ca                           780-532-9170

Building Blocks Daycare                                          nwpolytech.ca/community/daycare                        780-539-2781
                                                                 nouvellefrontiere.csno.ab.ca/parents/
Garderie Les Petits boucs Daycare (ELCC)                                                                                780-532-3196
                                                                 garderie-les-petits-boucs
Queen Elizabeth II Child Care Centre                             bit.ly/qeii-child-care                                 780-538-7100

Stepping Stones Day Care & Family Day Home Program               ssdcs.ca                                               780-532-9684

Watch Me Grow Family Child Care Program                          watchmegrow.ab.ca                                      780-814-7050

Wee Care Drop In Centre                                                                                                 780-357-0030

YMCA Childcare                                                   northernalberta.ymca.ca                                780-539-9622

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           Kindergarten and New Student                                                                           OUR SCHOOLS
                     ONLINE REGISTRATION                                                                          BEAVERLODGE
                                                                                                                  Beaverlodge
                                                                                                                                           RIDGEVALLEY
                                                                                                                                           Ridgevalley School  
                         IS NOW OPEN                                                                              Elementary School 
                                                                                                                  (780) 354-2446
                                                                                                                                           (780) 957-3995

                                                                                                                                            RYCROFT
                                                                                                                  Beaverlodge Regional      Rycroft School 
                                                                                                                  High School              (780) 765-3830
                                                                                                                  (780) 354-2189
                                                                                                                                            SAVANNA
                                                                                                                  BEZANSON                  Savanna School  
                                                                                                                  Bezanson School 
                                                                                                                  (780) 532-6490
                                                                                                                                            SEXSMITH
                                                                                                                  BONANZA                   Robert W.
                                                                                                                  Bonanza School           Zahara School
                                                                                                                  (780) 353-3788            (780) 568-3823

                                                                                                                  CLAIRMONT                 Sexsmith Secondary
                                                                                                                  Clairmont                 School 
                                                                                                                  Community School         (780) 568-3642
                                                                                                                  (780) 567-4698
                                                                                                                                            SPIRIT RIVER
Register online at www.pwpsd.ca/registration                                                                      EAGLESHAM                 Spirit River Regional
                                                                                                                  Eaglesham School        Academy  
                                                                                                                  (780) 359-3792
Parents of returning students will be emailed a Snap Code in September to update existing information on file.
                                                                                                                  ELMWORTH                  TEEPEE CREEK
                                                                                                                  Elmworth School          Teepee Creek School 
                                                                                                                  (780) 354-8375            (780) 568-2265
OUR SCHOOLS ARE RATED                                      OUR SCHOOLS OFFER
‘VERY HIGH’ AND ‘HIGH’ IN:
                                                           A VARIETY OF                                           GRANDE PRAIRIE            WEMBLEY
• SAFE & CARING                                                                                                   Harry Balfour School     Helen E. Taylor School
• WELCOMING, RESPECTFUL AND
                                                           KINDERGARTEN OPTIONS                                   (780) 532-9276            (Grades 4-9)
                                                           Contact your school about playschool and                                         (780) 766-9103
  SAFE LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS                                                                                      Peace Wapiti
                                                           Junior Kindergarten programming.                       Academy 
• CITIZENSHIP                                                                                                                               Wembley Elementary
                                                                                                                  (780) 513-9504
• WORK PREPARATION                                                                                                                          School 
                                                                                                                  Whispering Ridge          (780) 766-2294
• PROGRAM OF STUDIES                                                                                              Community School 
• SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT                                       LEARN MORE ABOUT                                       (587) 771-2180            ALTERNATIVE
• QUALITY OF EDUCATION                                     KINDERGARTEN:                                          GROVEDALE
                                                                                                                                            EDUCATION
                                                                                                                                            (587) 771-2179
• PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT                                     www.pwpsd.ca/kindergarten                              Penson School 
                                                                                                                  (780) 532-6390            Peace Academy of
• HIGH SCHOOL COMPLETION                                   • What to pack                                                                   Virtual Education
2021 Assurance Measure Results
                                                           • A typical day in Kindergarten                        HYTHE                     (PAVE), online 
                                                           • What most five-year-olds can do                      Hythe Regional
                                                                                                                  School                   Peace Wapiti Outreach
FREE TRANSPORTATION                                                                                                                         School, Spirit River 
is provided to students who qualify due                    SPEECH & LANGUAGE CONCERNS?                            (780) 356-3934
to distance from their designated school.                   Children identified with a severe disability or       LA GLACE                  Peace Wapiti
Before the first day of school, bus drivers                 language delay may be eligible for up to two          La Glace School          Enterprise Centre,
call parents to provide the bus route                       years of pre-Kindergarten programming.                (780) 568-2430            Grande Prairie 
number, along with pick-up and                              Contact Karen Chrenek, District Principal,
drop-off times.                                             (780) 532-8133.
                                                                                                                   Kindergarten is offered at 18 schools.
                                                                                                                   High school is offered at 10 schools.

Kindergarten registration is open to                                                                              Families without Internet access should contact
                                                                                                                  their school for assistance with registration.
children turning five by December 31.                                                                             A birth certificate and proof of residency are
                                                                                                                  required for in-person or online registration.

                                                                                   WWW.PWPSD.CA                  @PWPSD
SETTLING IN

a hub for health

HE A LT H C ARE

              STARS AIR AMBULANCE | WILLIAM VAVREK

As the major urban centre, Grande Prairie is the                            as a regional referral centre, the new hospital provides health
regional hub for health and medical services in                             services to residents from all over northwestern Alberta.
Northwestern Alberta.
                                                                            Grande Prairie Regional Hospital includes:
Grande Prairie is home to many health services including the                •   An increase in the ICU spaces that allows for growth
new Grande Prairie Regional Hospital, cancer care, community                    to the emergency department. The new site has 239
programs and family physicians. Our healthcare teams work                       inpatient beds.
hard to care for residents of the northwest part of the province
and beyond.                                                                 •   A state-of-the-art cancer centre with two radiation vaults,
                                                                                for the first time bringing radiation therapy services to the
GRANDE PRAIRIE REGIONAL HOSPITAL                                                community and the surrounding region. Grande Prairie
The new regional hospital and cancer centre in Grande Prairie                   is the fifth city in the province to offer radiation therapy.
helps more northern patients receive specialized and complex
care, closer to home and with shorter wait times. Functioning               •   Eleven operating rooms including an operating room in the
                                                                                obstetrical suite specifically for caesarian sections.

 ORGANIZATION                                                      WEB ADDRESS                                                PHONE

 Alberta Health Services                                           ahs.ca                                                     866-408-5465

 Canadian Mental Health Association                                cmha.ca                                                    780-539-4681

 Canadian National Institute for the Blind                         cnib.ca                                                    780-539-4719

 College & Community Health Centre                                 nwpolytech.ca/community/health_centre                      780-814-5800

 Grande Prairie Public Health Centre                               bit.ly/gpab-public-health                                  780-513-7500

 Northreach Society                                                northreach.ca                                              780-538-3388

 Queen Elizabeth II Ambulatory Care Centre                                                                                    780-538-7100

 STARS Air Ambulance                                               stars.ca                                                   780-830-7000

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FAMILY PHYSICIANS                                                   PEACE AREA RIDING FOR THE DISABLED SOCIETY (PARDS)
Grande Prairie is currently served by 48 General Practitioners      PARDS specializes in equine therapy to help people feel
through 23 medical clinics. For more information on health          healthy and whole. They have a wide range of programs that
services in Grande Prairie, including family physicians accepting   seek to impact lives in many positive ways. PARDS offers
new patients, visit grandeprairiepcn.com                            several programs that include riding horses and programming
                                                                    without sitting in a saddle, that bring their clients in close
HEALTHLINK AND MYHEALTH.ALBERTA.CA                                  contact with horses. pards.ca
Information on how to access health services and programs is
available 24/7 by calling HealthLink toll-free at 811. A            COMMUNITY PROGRAMS

registered nurse is also available around the clock to provide      Various community based health programs are available in

health advice and guidance. Visit MyHealth.Alberta.ca for           Grande Prairie such as immunizations and chronic disease

information on a variety of health care concerns.                   management programs, home care, addiction and mental
                                                                    health services including child and youth mental health services

QUEEN ELIZABETH II AMBULATORY CARE CENTRE                           and opioid dependency, among many others. Additional

(FORMERLY THE QUEEN ELIZABETH II HOSPITAL)                          information can be found at ahs.ca

The Queen Elizabeth Ambulatory Care Centre provides
                                                                    STARS AIR AMBULANCE
out-patient and ambulatory health-care services such as dialysis,
                                                                    Grande Prairie is served by the Shock Trauma Air Rescue
community-based rehabilitation services and continuing care
                                                                    Society (STARS), a non-profit, community-based organization
services through Mackenzie Place.
                                                                    that provides airborne intensive care to critically ill and injured
                                                                    patients. stars.ca

                                                                     COME ON IN AND FEEL LIKE
                                                                     PART OF THE FAMILY
                                                                     We strive to create an inviting and comfortable atmosphere
                                                                     while providing you with the highest quality dental care. We
                                                                     believe it’s important for you to know all of your options while
                                                                     supporting you to make the decision that works best for you.
                                                                     So stop by, say hi, have a laugh and let’s look after your oral
                                                                     health needs!

                                                                                     NORTHERNDENTALCENTRE.CA
                                                                                                  780-532-1786

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LIFESTYLE

welcoming & diverse

O UR C O M M UNITY

     CULTURE DAYS | CARIBBEAN ASSOCIATION OF GRANDE PRAIRIE

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LIFESTYLE

In Grande Prairie, we believe in supporting our                          SENIORS

residents by creating healthy, welcoming, and                            Seniors in Grande Prairie are served by Seniors Outreach, a

vibrant communities to enhance the quality of life                       non-profit, non-government agency designed to ensure seniors

for all individuals. The city has grown into a place                     have continued participation in family and community life,

with something for everyone, attracting people                           maximum independence, and choice and are involved in the

from all over the world. Discover a place where you                      development of services for seniors.

belong in Grande Prairie.                                                gpcouncilonaging.com | 780-539-6255

CULTURE                                                                      CULTURAL ASSOCIATIONS
Residents have come from across Canada and around the
world to Grande Prairie in search of new opportunities. As                   ACFA Regionale de Grande Prairie               780-532-6335

the population has grown, the city has developed a diverse                   Caribbean Association of Grande Prairie
cultural landscape. Grande Prairie is home to a wide range of
cultural associations, places of worship, and well-established               Chinese Association of Grande Prairie

francophone community.
                                                                             Grande Prairie Filipino Association

NEIGHBOURHOOD ASSOCIATIONS                                                   Grande Prairie Friendship Centre               780-532-5722
Neighbourhood Associations provide an opportunity for neigh-
                                                                             Grande Prairie Hindu Association
bours to come together as a unified voice for their community
and to support initiatives that improve quality of life and provide          Grande Prairie Society of German Canadians     780-532-0935
a sense of place. Grande Prairie is fortunate to have a network of
                                                                             Islamic Association of Grande Prairie          780-513-6486
19 Neighbourhood Associations supported by the city.
cityofgp.com/neighbourhoods | 780-357-4999                                   Metis Local #1990                              780-538-9333

                                                                             Troyanda Society of Ukrainian
                                                                                                                            780-512-3231
                                                                             Culture & Heritage

 PLACES OF WORSHIP

 Abundant Life Church of Grande Prairie            Generations Church                            Redeemed Christian Church of God

 Anglican Church of Canada                         Grande Prairie Alliance Church                Salvation Army

 Baha’i Faith                                      Gurudwara Sikh Temple                         Seventh Day Adventist Church

 Believers Full Gospel Assembly                    Harvest Baptist Church                        St. Joseph Catholic Church

 Christ Community Church                           Hillcrest Mennonite Church                    St. Paul’s United Church

 Christian Fellowship Assembly                     Islamic Association of Grande Prairie         The Oasis Fellowship

 Church of Christ                                  Ivy Lake Baptist Church                       The Worship Center

 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints       Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witness             Trinity Lutheran Church

 Coram Deo Baptist Church                          McLaurin Baptist Church                       Ukranian Catholic Church

 Covenant Reformed Church                          Native Fellowship                             Victory Church on the Rock

                                                   North Country Community
 Faith Lutheran Church                                                                           Westpointe Community Church
                                                   Church of the Nazarene

 Forbes Presbyterian Church                        People’s Church

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experience, create & celebrate

AR T S & C ULTURE

      CANADA DAY CELEBRATION | BEAUCHAMP PHOTOGRAPHY

Grande Prairie is a hub of art and culture in the region drawing residents from near and far to be
entertained and inspired.

Whether you love music or comedy, you can catch one                  ART GALLERY OF GRANDE PRAIRIE
of the many shows the city hosts with local, national, and           One of the largest cultural organizations in Alberta, the Art
international artists.                                               Gallery of Grande Prairie works to preserve, inspire, and share
                                                                     the world of art with the community and the region. Located
If art is your passion, you can take in the latest exhibit on dis-   within the Montrose Cultural Centre, the gallery offers free
play at one of the largest Free Admission galleries in Western       admission, art exhibitions, guided tours, educational programs,
Canada, the Art Gallery of Grande Prairie. If you want to try        and activities for all ages. The Art Gallery features the Carlstrom
your own hand at making art, the Centre for Creative Arts has        Family Green Space, an interactive gallery, and self-directed stu-
classes to help beginners get started and experienced artists        dio space where visitors of all ages can participate in free
sharpen their skills. And that's just the beginning- there is so     art activities.
much more to explore!                                                aggp.ca | 780-532-8111

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BONNETT'S ENERGY CENTRE                                             GRANDE PRAIRIE MUSEUM
Bonnett's Energy Centre is Grande Prairie's premiere enter-         Situated in Muskoseepi Park, the Grande Prairie Museum
tainment and sport venue. It houses Bonnett's Energy Arena          develops and hosts educational programs, tours, interactive
and The Bowes Event Centre. The venue hosts a variety               displays, and temporary exhibits to tell the story of the
of sporting events, concerts, shows, private functions and          region’s history. The adjoining Heritage Village is open May
entertainment for the whole family, and is home to the AJHL         through September and consists of 14 historical buildings from
Hockey team, the Grande Prairie Storm.                              the Grande Prairie area.
bonnettsenergycentre.com | 10017 99 Avenue                          cityofgp.com/gpmuseum | 780-830-7090

CENTRE FOR CREATIVE ARTS                                            GRANDE PRAIRIE PUBLIC LIBRARY
The Centre for Creative Arts offers workspace and affordable        Located in the Montrose Cultural Centre, the Grande Prairie
fine art, craft, and cultural classes for aspiring artists of all   Public Library has served the Grande Prairie area since 1939.
ages. The centre is home to a gallery and gift shop that fea-       It is the largest library north of Edmonton and is a resource
ture 100% locally made fine art and craft items.                    centre for the Peace Country. Each year, close to 250,000
creativecentre.ca | 780-814-6080                                    people visit the Library and borrow 460,000 items. The Grande
                                                                    Prairie Public Library is pleased to offer free memberships.
DOUGLAS J. CARDINAL THEATRE                                         gppl.ca | 780-532-3580
Northwestern Polytechnic's 508 seat Douglas J. Cardinal
Performing Arts Centre hosts a wide variety of local community      HERITAGE DISCOVERY CENTRE
groups, keynote speakers, musical performances, theatrical          Located in the lower level of Centre 2000, this family-friendly,
productions, and recitals.                                          hands-on museum offers visitors a look into our past with exhib-
nwpolytech.ca/theatre                                               its that showcase the natural and social history of the Peace
                                                                    Country from prehistoric times to the present. It is home to
FORBES HOMESTEAD                                                    Piper, the life-sized Pachyrhinosaurus, the Bickell Theatre and
The Forbes Homestead is one of the oldest buildings still           the Kin Gallery which hosts many travelling exhibits each year.
standing in Grande Prairie. It contains the original log struc-     cityofgp.com/hdc | 780-532-5790
ture built in 1911, used as the first hospital in Grande Prairie,
as well as the two storey add-on used by the Forbes family as       MONTROSE CULTURAL CENTRE
their residence. The homestead was restored to its original         The Montrose Culture Centre is home to the Grande Prairie
form to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the arrival of         Public Library, the Art Gallery of Grande Prairie, Jeffrey's Cafe
the Forbes family and was opened to the public in 2010.             and the Teresa Sargent Hall. It is a place for the community to
cityofgp.com/revforbes | 780-830-7090                               gather in support of the arts and literacy in Grande Prairie.
                                                                    cityofgp.com/mcc | 780-357-4987
GRANDE PRAIRIE LIVE THEATRE
Grande Prairie Live Theatre operates the 167-seat Second            PHILIP J. CURRIE DINOSAUR MUSEUM
Street Theatre downtown, one of Canada’s largest non-profit         20 kilometres west of Grande Prairie is the Pipestone Creek
community theatres. The facility offers an exciting enter-          Bonebed, one of the densest accumulations of fossils in the
tainment venue for date night, family outings, and cultural         world and home to the Philip J. Currie Dinosaur Museum. This
enrichment. The theatre offers the opportunity to experience        new world-class facility uses animation, CTI scans, 3D printers,
the talent of local and visiting artists as well as award-winning   and other technologies to give visitors a unique interactive
Canadian and foreign films.                                         dinosaur experience.
gplt.ca | 780-538-1616                                              dinomuseum.ca | 587-771-0662

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              ART CLASS | THE CENTRE FOR CREATIVE ARTS                                GRANDE PRAIRIE BOYS' CHOIR | TOM GORMAN

 ARTS COURSES & LEARNING                                                LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
If you’re interested in learning how to create art, or just want        Grande Prairie hosts a variety of live entertainment options,
to perfect abilities Grande Prairie has a variety of classes and        including theatre, music, and comedy. Not only are there the-
courses for various skill levels.                                       atres with spectacular entertainment, but you can also attend
                                                                        live music or comedy nights at one of the city’s fine restaurants.
 Grande Prairie Public Library
                                                             gppl.ca
 Event & Group Bulletin, Programs, Resources

 Grande Prairie Live Theatre                                             Douglas J. Cardinal
                                                              gplt.ca
 Drama                                                                                                                        nwpolytech.ca/
                                                                         Performing Arts Centre
 Michaels                                                                Comedy, Concerts, Dance, Film Festivals,         theatre/djc_theatre
 Cake Decorating, Crochet, Fine Arts, Floral,          michaels.com      Plays, Musicals
 Jewellery, Knitting, Papercraft
                                                                         Grande Prairie Boys Choir                           gpboyschoir.org
 Northwestern Polytechnic                             nwpolytech.ca/
 Fine Arts Program                              departments/finearts/    Grande Prairie Live Theatre
                                                                                                                                      gplt.ca
                                                                         Concerts, Film Festival, Musicals, Plays
 The Centre for Creative Arts
                                                                         Grande Prairie Marching Band                   gpmarchingband.com
 Drawing, Kiln-Formed Glass, Mixed Media,           creativecentre.ca
 Painting, Pottery, Sculpture, Soapstone                                 Bonnett's Energy Centre
                                                                                                                    bonnettsenergycentre.com
                                                                         Comedy, Concerts, Musicals, Plays

     ART GALLERY OF GRANDE PRAIRIE | BEAUCHAMP PHOTOGRAPHY                        GRANDE PRAIRIE MUSEUM | CITY OF GRANDE PRAIRIE

 ART GALLERIES                                                          MUSEUMS
There is no end to inspiration in Grande Prairie: the Art               If you want to learn more about the history of the region, there
Gallery of Grande Prairie hosts twelve annual exhibitions a             are many great museums in the area showcasing everything
year, the Centre for Creative Arts exhibits two shows a month,          from dinosaurs to the development of local, natural resources.
and the Grant Berg Gallery hosts up to fifty-five artists at any
                                                                         Grande Prairie Museum and
given time.                                                                                                          cityofgp.com/gpmuseum
                                                                         Historical Village
                                                                         Heritage Discovery Centre                          cityofgp.com/hdc
 Art Gallery of Grande Prairie                               aggp.ca
                                                                         Kleskun Hill Museum                             discoverbezanson.ca
 Centre for Creative Arts                           creativecentre.ca
                                                                         Philip J. Currie Dinosaur Museum                     dinomuseum.ca
 Grant Berg Gallery                             grantberggallery.com
                                                                         South Peace Regional Archives                 southpeacearchives.org

                                                                         The Forbes Homestead                          cityofgp.com/revforbes

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                                                       #4, 9907 - 100 Avenue, Grande Prairie, AB
                                                       Visit us online at: justbeachyshop.com

     Swimsuits for the whole family! Locally owned and operated, Just Beachy houses the largest
     selection of swimwear in Western Canada, with Kids sizes from 3 months to size 16, Ladies sizes from
     4 to 26, and Men's sizes from 26 to 44. Not just a swimwear store, Just Beachy also carries seasonal
     apparel from top-tier brands like Wanakome, Blonde Ambition, Billabong, Roxy, Quiksilver and more.

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                                  CELEBRATING 60 YEARS OF ENTERTAINING THE PEACE COUNTRY AND IT’S VISITORS.
                                  From September 2022 to June 2023 enjoy laughter and good times! Featuring comedies,
                                  musicals, concerts and dance in two modern live entertainment theatres.

                                  FOR TICKETS AND INFORMATION: 780.538.1616 | box.office@gplt.ca | gplt.ca

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GREAT FOOD AND DRINKS,
      WITH GREAT PEOPLE.

               780.513.6640
    9805 100 Street, Grande Prairie, AB

  Grande Prairie’s first workspace
   designed with women in mind.
   Featuring a locally owned collective
 boutique featuring small shops + brands
along with office, home, travel + gift ideas.

10020 100 Avenue | theglowcollective.ca

            TAKE IT HOME TODAY!

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            DOWNTOWN GRANDE PRAIRIE

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For all your bookkeeping needs
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            MIDWEST                 YOUR FURNITURE & APPLIANCE STORE IN CITY CENTRE
                ON MAIN             780.532.4940 | 10012 – 100 Avenue | www.midwestonmain.ca

                                         170, 10130 99 Avenue
                                         Grande Prairie, AB T8V 2V4
                                         780.814.5340 | gpinfo@albertacf.com
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     Community Futures is your one stop shop for entrepreneurs. For over
     30 years CF has been helping businesses grow in rural Alberta. We
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     We love helping entrepreneurs like you so connect with us today!

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At Fashionista, we provide an unparalleled fashion experience. Our goal is
                                to help you step into your best self, looking and feeling like the gorgeous
                                woman you are. We carry the largest selection of top-quality ladies career
                                and casual wear in Northern Alberta. And, with inclusive sizes ranging from
                                  2-22, we have fashion to fit every body. Let our team of highly trained
                                   Fashion Consultants find you that perfect outfit for your next event.

                                Call, click, or come in to enjoy the Fashionista experience today!

                                      Visit us online at: fashionistagp.com
                                780-532-4550 | #5, 9907 - 100 Avenue, Grande Prairie, AB

                                                               Grande Prairie Live Theatre is excited
                                                               to be entering their 60th season in
                                                               2022-2023! This season focuses on
                                                               light hearted fun and joy that we've all
                                                               grown to love. Come for a visit to enjoy
                                                               some laughter and good company!

                                                               FOR TICKETS AND INFORMATION:
                                                               780.538.1616
                                                               box.office@gplt.ca | gplt.ca

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                                                                              9918 100 Avenue
                                                                              Grande Prairie AB, T8V 0T9

                               Love meaningful gifts that tell a story?
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