Several city facilities will be free to use for one day this weekend. The City of Grande Prairie announced they are celebrating Alberta Day on August 31st by offering free access to recreation facilities, including Bonnetts Energy Centre and Eastlink Centre.
Mayor Jackie Clayton says that celebrating Alberta Day with these free activities is a way to commemorate the province’s anniversary.
“Alberta Day is a fun way to celebrate culture and growth of our province,” Clayton says. “We’re excited to provide free access to various recreational and cultural facilities and encourage everyone to come out and make the most of the day recognizing Alberta’s 119 year as a province.”
Activities, including free swimming and public skating will be available throughout the day. The municipality says various facilities will be open on Saturday for the following hours:
Eastlink Centre from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Activity & Reception Centre from 11 a.m.to 3 p.m.
Bonnetts Energy Centre public skate from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., with Grande Prairie Storm joining at 11 a.m.
Grande Prairie Museum from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Reverend Forbes Homestead from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
