The uptick of major events in the City of Grande Prairie is only one way the community is being highlighted to visitors, according to the city’s mayor.Â
For the first time in a decade, the City of Grande Prairie is experiencing a surge in housing construction with $55.1 million in residential building permits recorded by the end of June.Â
A new pass is being included at this year's Canada Day event in Muskoseepi Park to support those with physical or cognitive disabilities waiting in line for carnival rides.Â
While there will be some impacts on transit Canada Day, the city is hoping to make it as easy as possible to get around with free and extended travel for those looking to enjoy all things Canuck on July 1st.
The Grande Prairie-hosted 2024 National Aboriginal Hockey Championships is a finalist for Sport Tourism Canada's Prestige Awards Canadian Sport Event of the Year in the under $1 million budget category.Â