The Town of Jasper has released a map of the initial damage assessment of the town.

The map, which was released Saturday, June 28th, shows which structures have been destroyed by the wildfire, which structures have been damaged by the wildfire, and which have not been touched. According to officials, the map is preliminary and only based on the damage that is visible from the street.

Jasper Mayor Richard Ireland says the pain those in Jasper feel is “beyond comprehension.”

“Our homes were full of memories and hubs for family, friendships and community,” Ireland says. “We have rallied many times in the past to support each other. I know this will be the darkest week in our community’s history; I am confident that together we will see brighter days are ahead.”

Jasper Field Unit Superintendent for Parks Canada Alan Fehr made a statement shortly after saying he has never been prouder of Parks Canada and the Municipality of Jasperthan now in “response to the most devastating wildfire in a Canadian national park’s history.”

“I want to extend my heartfelt condolences to everyone who experienced losses. We are here to support the entire community of Jasper. Our thoughts are with you, your families, and all residents and business operators during this incredibly difficult time,” Fehr says.

Today Federal Minister of Emergency Preparedness Harjit S. Sajjan and the Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Services for Alberta Mike Ellis announced a donation-matching initiative with the Canadian Red Cross that will support wildfire disaster relief in the province, including Jasper. According to the announcement both the federal and provincial governments will match all donations made to the 2024 Alberta Wildfires Appeal. This will result in every $1 donated being equal to $3.

According to the announcement “The donation matching will be for 30 days, retroactive to when it first opened on July 25, 2024.”

In a statement, Ellis says the loss seen in Jasper has touched the hearts of not just Canadians but those around the world who have spent time in the community.

“Alberta’s government stands firmly behind the Jasper community and every Albertan who has been affected by these wildfires, and matching donations to the Red Cross demonstrates our shared commitment to support Jasperites and Albertans throughout their recovery,” Ellis says.

As of Saturday night’s update visible structural hot spots within the town have been extinguished and firefighters continue to patrol the community for any fire activity. An infrared scan of the town was scheduled for this morning to provide firefighters with the location of any hidden hot spots and the structural protection sprinklers were moved to the active fire perimeter to protect outlying structures in these areas; including Lake Edith and businesses north of the town of Jasper. Parks Canada also has requested a night vision helicopter from Alberta Wildfire so bucketing could be overnight while the wildfire activity is lower.

“Bulldozers are preparing to put protection lines around the north end of the community and to help reduce spread west of the community on the lower slopes of Whistler mountain. Areas under consideration also include widening existing fire guards to ensure no further damage to the community,” the update reads.

According to officials many evacuees were forced to leave pets behind because of how quickly the wildfire spread to the town and with the help of the Hinton and District SPCA donating their van 15 pets have been rescued so far from the community. These pets have been taken to the Hinton and District SPCA and will be provided for and taken care of there until their owners can be reunited with them.

As of 8 p.m. Saturday, the Jasper Complex wildfire remains out-of-control and because of the warmer temperatures forecasted in the coming days is expected to increase in activity.

The wildfires that make up the Jasper Wildfire Complex make up the largest wildfire in the area in over 100 years according to Parks Canada’s latest update.

According to Parks Canada, this morning all remaining fires in the town are expected to be put out today as firefighters continue the fire suppression work. Damage to infrastructure has also begun and parts of Jasper’s downtown core and critical infrastructure will have power restored today.

According to the Parks Canada update, reports of people violating the closure of Jasper National Park along the Icefields Parkway have also increased. Officials say even though there is no wildfire risk in these areas at this time it is “critical that visitors do not enter the park at this time.”

On Monday the provincial government will be hosting a Telephone Online town hall for those across the province who have been evacuated, during this town hall there will be updates given on the wildfire situation and evacuees can have their questions answered. Additionally, teams are working on a plan to help evacuees looking to travel through the park from the Valemount area to Hinton to reunite with friends and family. That information will be released when it is available.

Crews were able to do an aerial survey yesterday and reduced the complex’s size to 32,000 hectares. The wildfires in the complex are still classified as out of control and crews are working to create a containment line on the perimeter closest to the town and are putting out spot fires in priority areas.

“Bucketing will be taking place near Marmot Basin today,” the update reads. “We do not have a current assessment of the impact to Marmot Basin Infrastructure.”

Fire activity has been low according to the update but slightly warmer and drier weather along with some areas not receiving rain has officials anticipating an increase in fire behaviour in the coming days.

With the current situation all front and backcountry camping reservations in the park have been cancelled up until August 6th and the date will be reassessed once crews complete assessments of the Jasper townsite and outlying infrastructure. The status of Parks Canada campgrounds as of this morning is still unknown.

As fire risk continues to cool off in the Grande Prairie region, the City of Grande Prairie is urging residents to remain aware of wildfire prevention measures in the municipality.

Currently, the City and County remain under a fire ban, and residents are asked to exercise extreme caution.

Despite the recent rainfall and higher humidity in the region, the city suggests that there are still many areas that remain hot and dry, and the continued cooperation between residents is essential in preventing wildfires during the riskiest time of the year.

“With over 170 fires burning across Alberta, everyone needs to do their part to prevent new fires.”

Smoke is expected to become more of a concern in the coming weeks as wildfires across the province continue to burn. As a result, air quality advisories have been put into effect for some areas including in the Peace Country. Health officials say that even in low concentrations, wildfire smoke can harm your health.

Anyone in an affected area is encouraged to limit outdoor activities and take action based on current conditions and any observable symptoms.

A team of Grande Prairie Fire Department firefighters have arrived in Jasper to assist the inter-agency firefighting operations in bringing the blaze ravaging the townsite under control.

As of 11:45 p.m. on July 24th, the GPFD deployed three emergency response vehicles and seven firefighters to assist the Town of Jasper. Grande Prairie Fire Marshall and Acting Fire Chief for the GPFD Chris Renyk says the decision comes due to the simple fact that the municipality is in need.

“Wildfire is a prominent risk in present days, across the province, across Canada, and any neighbouring jurisdictions or municipalities, we try to assist, it’s what we do,” he says. “In recent years it’s been very taxing for Alberta Wildfire, so a lot of municipalities have collectively come together.”

“We are in a good distance to be able to provide resources, and adequately as well.”

Renyk says decisions like deploying resources to communities outside of Grande Prairie are not taken lightly, and the choice in this case was only made after a thorough analysis of the availability.

“When the request goes out, generally, from across the region, and into neighbouring provinces, we take a look and evaluate what we have for the capacity to provide resources, especially in the early, initial onset of any kind of incident,” he says. “Right now in the municipality of Grande Prairie, we have favourable conditions for the short term where we’ve got some rain which increases our relative humidity, drastically reducing our wildfire risk at least for the short term.”

The Fire Marshall suggests that the process now is the coordination of the amount of resources available in Jasper. He adds that due to the sensitivity of the subject, specific operational updates are unavailable at this time in the interest of avoiding false information spreading as the situation is constantly changing.

“We are directly involved as a dispatched resource, I can confirm that, and the guys are working extensively and they are going to be deployed for quite a few hours over quite a few days, and we hope that the inter-agency cooperation works out well,” he says.

According to the most recent update, the fire is estimated to be around 36,000 hectares in size, and some homes and businesses in Jasper have been lost as a result.

Infrastructure damage assessments in the Town of Jasper are ongoing and firefighters continue to put out hotspots along the outskirts of the community and in the trees surrounding it.

Parks Canada reported that as of 12:40 p.m. on Friday, July 26, 358 structures in the community have been destroyed, which is about 30 per cent of the 1,113 structures in the town. The update reinforced that all critical infrastructure in the community was able to be saved, including the hospital, schools and wastewater treatment facility.

“We understand that this is an incredibly difficult and challenging time but our priorities remain addressing the active fire and assessing structural damage in the community,” the update reads.

“We are grateful to our wildfire teams’ efforts to contain the fire and minimize the damage. We appreciate how hard it is to wait for confirmation about your homes.”

There are reported to be 154 firefighters in Jasper, continuing to fight the fire and working toward making it safe for those evacuated from the area to return home.

Fire activity is said to have been reduced thanks to cooler temperatures and overnight showers, but could increase with forecasted winds up to 30 km/h.

The area within the estimated perimeter of the Jasper wildfire complex covers 36,000 hectares. Within that perimeter, officials say there will be areas that are completely burned, partially burned and others that have not been burned at all. This estimated map will be refined by air in the future.

Earlier Friday, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith toured the Hinton Command Centre and training centre, alongside federal Minister of Emergency Preparedness Harjit Sajjan, Alberta Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Services Mike Ellis, Alberta Minister of Forestry and Parks Todd Loewen, Minister of Forestry and Parks, and Jasper’s mayor Richard Ireland. A visit to Jasper was also on the agenda for the day.

The Fairview Health Complex Emergency Department will be without an onsite physician several times at the beginning of August.

From 7:00 a.m. July 29th to 7:00 a.m. August 1st and again from 7:00 a.m. August 3rd to 7:00 a.m. August 7th, the ED will not have a doctor available for residents due to the inability to secure coverage.

AHS says nursing staff will remain on-site to provide triage, assessments, and referrals for patients to alternate emergency departments in surrounding communities.

Residents are asked to call 9-1-1 in case of emergency as EMS will remain available to the community and will be re-routed to surrounding healthcare centers. For non-emergencies residents are asked to call Health Link at 8-1-1, for 24/7 inquiries.

The most significant damage from the wildfires in the Town of Jasper is said to be on the west side, southwest of Miette Avenue.

According to Parks Canada, as of 4:30 p.m. yesterday, all critical infrastructure in the community has been protected including the hospital, emergency services building, the schools, the activity centre and the wastewater treatment plant. However, some homes and businesses have been lost.

“Firefighting efforts have prevented significant damage to much of the infrastructure in the east end of town. Our priority remains protecting structures that have not yet been impacted by fire,” says Parks Canada.

According to the update, access to Maligne Lake and Highway 93 will see delays, as several bridges throughout the Town and park have been damaged, including The Moberly Bridge and the Old Fort Point Bridge. Structural damage on the bridges on the Icefields Parkway will also need to be assessed.

The Jasper Fire Complex is estimated to span roughly 36,000 hectares. Parks Canada has released a map showing what they estimate to be the perimeter of the complex, which is made up of multiple fires in the area, including what was originally named the North and South wildfires and the Utopia wildfire near Miette Hot Springs.

Even though an estimated perimeter has been released, those looking at the map are being reminded wildfire activity throughout the 36,000 hectares varies and does not represent any damage that has happened or what the level of damage is to property or infrastructure.

According to officials, the perimeter shown on the map is a reference because it is a best estimate based on satellite imaging and what crews have been able to see from the ground.

“Aircraft have not been able to fly safely and today satellite imaging was obscured by thick cloud cover,” the Thursday night update reports. “Future maps will change when we can map the perimeter from the air.”

According to the update, Thursday there was minimal fire activity or spread, with officials crediting the 10-15 mm of rainfall that fell the previous night. It is anticipated this moisture will keep fire behaviour low for the next 72 hours, time which crews will be taking advantage of to suppress the wildfire and reduce further spread.

Today, officials will be reassessing the Utopia fire, which is said to have been close to being held before the North and South fires started.

As crews continue to battle the fires in the Jasper Complex, Albertans continue to support those who have been evacuated by the fire.

During Thursday’s update from the province, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Services Mike Ellis said, “we are bearing witness” to the power of community in the province. While communities like Calgary, Edmonton and Grande Prairie host those evacuated by the wildfires, others are looking for ways to offer support.

Two ways Albertans can support evacuees include donating to either the Canadian Red Cross or the Jasper Community Outreach Teams Caring Community Fund.

The Grande Prairie Regional Emergency Partnership was activated in response to the ongoing wildfire evacuation of Jasper residents earlier this week, and GPREP has highlighted a few resources evacuees can access during this time.

So far, 121 evacuees are registered in Grande Prairie. Registered evacuees can now access free transit and admission to the Eastlink Centre and Aquatera Outdoor Pool, provided they are wearing the wristband they were issued at the reception centre.

At this time, physical donations are not being accepted; however, anyone wishing to offer support to those impacted can email their offers to [email protected]. Monetary donations can be made to the Northwestern Alberta Foundation to support those impacted through the Northwestern Alberta Emergency Recovery Fund.

As crews continue to battle the out-of-control wildfire tearing through Jasper National Park and the Jasper Townsite, residents have been forced out of their homes fleeing to Calgary, Edmonton, and Grande Prairie.

In response, the City of Grande Prairie enacted the Grande Prairie Regional Emergency Partnership to support evacuees in the city. Grande Prairie Mayor Jackie Clayton issued a message of support and solidarity for those evacuated in Grande Prairie, saying Jasper is a home away from home for many in the swan city.

“Observing the images and knowing the awful experience that the residents and business owners of Jasper are going through, our heart goes out to them,” she says. “Grande Prairie really treats Jasper as its mountain community, this is a community that we visit for fun, recreation, people get married there, you go hiking, you go skiing, you go shopping, it’s really part of what people enjoy about living in northern Alberta.”

“Jasper holds a very dear spot in our hearts and it’s an absolute nightmare what the business owners and the people of Jasper are going through.”

Clayton maintains that Grande Prairie is committed to helping the evacuees to the best of the city’s ability, reminding the displaced residents of the resources available to them during their time in GP.

“We’re supporting as best we can, we still have our evacuation check-in centre open, we encourage residents to go to Bonnetts and check-in, and from there, you get situated with accommodation,” she says. “If you get there after hours, there’s a note on the door with information for how you can contact us.”

Grande Prairie has hosted numerous communities as they battle wildfires at home, including last year with evacuees from the Northwest Territories, and earlier this year with residents from Teepee Creek. Mayor Clayton suggests that the city and its council understand its important role as a regional hub, and will continue to serve as needed.

“This is not unique to the Grande Prairie region, it appears to be somewhat of a new reality, in the past few years we’ve definitely seen a surge of emergency situations, [and] we’ve talked about what a dry environment could mean for future fires,” she says. “GPREP is equipped with incredible people and resources to be able to facilitate the needs, as a regional hub, we understand our role in supporting not only the municipalities that are adjacent to us, but sometimes municipalities from afar, supporting Yellowknife last year and Jasper this year.”

Mayor Clayton held back tears as she delivered a message of solidarity to those affected by the devastation, asking Grande Prairie residents to embrace Jasper as neighbours and friends during this difficult time.

“I just would say that our hearts go out to you, it’s a really difficult time and we’re here to support you as best we can, whether it’s through fire department resources or facilities or people, truly we embrace Jasper, it’s a special place to us and we’re really sorry for what you’re going through.”

Anyone affected by the wildfires in Jasper is asked to check into the Evacuee Reception Centre in Grande Prairie, located at Bonnetts Energy Centre, to receive assistance from the city.

GPREP has confirmed that around 130 evacuees from the Jasper Township are staying in Grande Prairie as of July 25th.

Chief of Public and Protective Services for the City of Grande Prairie Dan Lemieux says as of 9:00 p.m. Wednesday, 102 individuals were registered at the evacuation centre in Bonnetts Energy Centre; however, an additional 28 Jasper residents were brought in by bus later that evening.

Currently, GPREP is housing the affected individuals in various hotels across the city, providing basic shelter and food for evacuees.

“Right now it’s just basic lodging and feeding, so we’re looking after that, and any other particular special requests that people have,” Lemieux says. “I will add that some people are aware that the fires are now in the townsite so they are a little distraught and so we’ve also been providing some support from Alberta Health Services for their mental wellbeing.”

Jasper residents evacuated to the City of Grande Prairie must register at the Evacuee Reception Centre in Bonnetts Energy Centre between 9:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Chief Lemieux says the hours of operation will remain in place “until further notice.”

Jasper Mayor Richard Ireland has shared a statement affirming his support for his residents during the ongoing evacuation of the National Park.

In his message shared on social media, the mayor says he writes to all residents with “profound sorrow” as the municipality comes to terms with the devastating impact of the wildfire sweeping through the region.

As of 6:00 p.m. Wednesday night, the wildfire that was threatening the townsite reached the municipality, resulting in the relocation of first responders to the nearby Town of Hinton, and the devastation of numerous historic buildings in Jasper.

“The destruction and loss that many of you are facing and feeling is beyond description and comprehension; my deepest sympathies go out to each of you,” Mayor Ireland says.

According to the Mayor, the Town of Jasper’s first priority continues to be the safety and well-being of residents and first responders, and Ireland says council remains committed to supporting the community during this “unprecedented” challenge.

“We will work closely with all levels of government, other organizations, and volunteers to coordinate relief efforts and provide essential resources and information,” he says. “This experience is tremendously traumatic for each of us and for the community.”

As a result, the Town of Jasper has compiled a few resources for evacuees to utilize for their mental health during the difficult situation.

Evacuees are encouraged to reach out to the Psychologists’ Association of Alberta at 1-888-424-0297, the Mental Health Help Line at 1-877-303-2642, the Crisis Text Line by texting “CONNECT” to 741741, or Alberta 211 if they are facing a mental health crisis.

A wildfire which threatened the Jasper townsite reached the municipality Wednesday night.

Around 6 p.m. Wednesday, officials said due to significant fire activity and forecasted strong winds, first responders were being relocated to Hinton. However, firefighter personnel, aircraft and a small number of Incident Command staff remained in the town of Jasper and continue efforts to protect infrastructure. Command officials say safety of the public and responders is their top priority.

“This decision has not been made lightly. First responders dedicate their lives to the protection of people and communities. Given the intensity of fire behaviour being observed the decision has been made to limit the number of responders exposed to this risk,” the statement said.

“Our hearts go out to all of the affected community members, their families and their friends, many of which include our local first responders.”

Photos of damage in the townsite, including the 60-year-old Jasper-Maligne lodge engulfed in flames began circulating on social media soon after the statement.

Alberta Minister of Public Safety, Mike Ellis says the province will be requesting military assistance to help crews battle the wildfires in the Jasper region. A request, according to a tweet by Federal Minister of Emergency Preparedness, Harjit Sajjan will be met with all “necessary resources available to support firefighting, evacuation, and logistical support as we fight wildfires threatening communities in Alberta.”

An evacuation order was issued for both the Town of Jasper and Jasper National Park was issued on July 22nd. Evacuees can register in welcome centres in Grande Prairie, Edmonton and Calgary.

The City of Grande Prairie is urging residents to take notice of Lending Bylaw C-1476, a bylaw authorizing city council to lend the Maskwa Medical Centre $3.5 million after passing the first reading earlier in July.

Under the Province of Alberta’s Municipal Government Act, lending bylaws are required to be advertised for a period of two weeks to provide residents with the chance to petition for a vote on the proposed bylaw. If a bylaw has been advertised for two consecutive weeks and a petition has not been received within 15 days of the last advertised date, it will return to council for second and third readings.

The proposed bylaw is also under consideration from the County of Grande Prairie and the MD of Greenview, and funds are to be utilized over a three-year loan to be repaid by the Maskwa Medical Centre.

Anyone who claims to be affected or anyone interested in speaking to Lending Bylaw C-1476 can voice their opinion during the council meeting on August 26th after filling out a delegation request form.

Normal traffic flow has returned on 132nd Avenue between 97B Street and 99th Street near Keddies in Grande Prairie.

The City of Grande Prairie suggests that while the main traffic disruptions have been cleared, drivers should consider that minor traffic disruptions will continue to occur while paving operations are underway.

During the paving process, minor disruptions could involve short-term lane closures or traffic pattern adjustments, and all road users are asked to follow the posted signage and exercise caution while travelling through the construction zone.

Officials say the paving operations are part of the final stages of repair work needed on the road due to the accidental damage to an Aquatera main break by a CN contractor earlier in July.

The County of Grande Prairie will open applications for Community Capital Grants on August 1st.

Organizations that deliver recreation or cultural services to county residents are encouraged to apply for the program which provides funding supplements for improvements and repairs to their facility.

According to the county, community groups can apply for two grant options- up to 50 per cent of project costs to a maximum of $50K to improve or repair a physical facility, or funding for projects valued at more than $100K for new construction, rehabilitation, repairs, or improvements.

Last year, county council approved $8.7 million in community contributions and grants, including $3.3 million in Capital grants.

Among last year’s recipients, the La Glace and District Agricultural Society received $1.5 million over three years for the Tamarack Recreation Centre, $551K over four years went to the Nitehawk Year-Round Adventure Park for equipment replacement, and $25K went to the Teepee Creek School Booster Club for a new playground.

Applications open up on August 1st of this year and the last day to submit applications is September 15th, 2024. More information on the application process and eligibility requirements is available by calling (780)-532-9727.

The City of Grande Prairie’s annual Bridge Repair and Maintenance Program is set to begin on July 26th.

Short-term lane closures on some vehicle bridges will be implemented as a result of the project, and traffic speed will be reduced to 30 km/h near bridge culverts when workers are present. Pedestrian bridges will have “varying” levels of access restrictions, with some to be closed entirely for the duration of the work.

Officials suggest that the initiative aims to ensure the safety, functionality, and longevity of the city’s bridge infrastructure by addressing a number of repair needs at several locations throughout Grande Prairie.

Five vehicle bridges, two bridge culverts, three pedestrian bridges, and the Kayak Launch will see a variety of structural repairs this year including washing, concrete sealing, partial depth concrete repairs, and other “essential” maintenance tasks to enhance the integrity of the crossings.

The affected bridges include those on 108th Street near Centre 2000, 100th Avenue westbound, 68th Avenue, 92nd Street, south of 84th Avenue, South of 100th Avenue and Highway 43, both Waxwing Trail Yellow Bridges south of Muskoseepi Park, and the pedestrian bridge near 79th Avenue.

During this time, access to the Kayak Launch will be restricted as the current structure is removed and the area is being restored.

The city suggests that work is anticipated to begin with the pedestrian bridge near 79th Avenue, and subsequent announcements will be provided as needed.

The AHS Screen Test program will be in Spirit River and Silver Balley to provide screening mammograms to eligible women between the ages of 45 and 74.

According to the health authority, screening mammograms are the best way to find breast cancer early when treatment may work better.

“Getting screened for breast cancer saves lives,” AHS says.

A mobile mammography trailer will be available at the Central Peace Health Complex in Spirit River from August 19th to the 23rd, and at the Savanna Agricultural Society Rec Plex in Silver Valley on August 27th.

AHS says the Screen Test program has improved access to cancer screening for thousands of individuals in Alberta Communities where mammograms are not readily available.

More information regarding eligibility is available here; appointments are required and can be made by calling 1-800-667-0604.

The public is being asked for their help in locating a 34-year-old Grande Prairie man who has not been heard from in over a week.

According to Grande Prairie RCMP, Andrew Marlikowski was at his home in the city when he was last talked to on July 16th. Police say that his family is concerned for his well-being and would like to speak to him.

Marlikowski is described as being 5’10”, weighing roughly 170 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes.

Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to contact Grande Prairie RCMP or Crime Stoppers.

As concerns regarding the status of wildfires in Alberta continue to mount, the County of Grande Prairie is advising residents to take a few precautionary steps to ensure peace of mind during wildfire season.

According to the county, staying aware of any critical alerts such as fires or floods through signing up for the county’s Voyent Alert system is the first step to take in making sure you and your family are prepared for any potential threats.

Alberta’s wildfire season runs from March 1st until October 31st each year and residents across the province are encouraged to remain prepared during this time. The province suggests maintaining a 72-hour emergency kit containing a healthy supply of food, water, and medicine for you and your family.

During an active wildfire, residents are encouraged to keep vehicles filled with gas in case of a power outage at local gas stations and consider keeping a vehicle emergency kit in the car at all times with an extra phone charger and necessary adapters.

The province is reminding residents following an evacuation order, you cannot re-enter the community until authorities have declared it is safe to do so and exercise extreme caution upon reentry.

Eastlink Centre’s aquatics area will be shut down for most of September due to the annual maintenance shutdown scheduled to begin September 3rd.

According to the city, the shutdown helps the facility’s longevity as preventative work, repairs, deep cleaning, and upgrades will take place during the closure.

During the shutdown, repairs on the 50-metre competition pool will take place, along with refurbishing the splash pad, re-grouting the shower rooms and family hot tub, replacing filtration components, refurbishing the sauna, installing new shower heads, and various other mechanical repairs.

Community Knowledge Campus Director Angela Redding calls the aquatics area an “important piece” in maintaining the quality of life for Grande Prairie residents, and annual maintenance is a critical part of ensuring the facility can accommodate the hundreds of thousands of users who visit the pool each year.

“With over 140,000 visitors annually, yearly maintenance and cleaning in the aquatics area is necessary for this facility to continue providing benefits to our community for many more years,” she says.

Eastlink Centre members are encouraged to use the rest of the facility including drop-in activities, PlayCare, and the fitness centre to get full use of their membership. The City of Grande Prairie has also partnered with the Beaverlodge Swimming Pool so Eastlink Members and GAP holders can access the facility during public swim.