Tag: recreation

Hommy Memorial Society pursuing recreation lease transfer for Hommy Park to County

Community Ethan Montague -
Grande Prairie's "hidden gem" for campers will soon be run entirely by the county after a recreation lease transfer. 

City approves 135K square foot Trader Ridge multi-rec facility

GP City Hall Ethan Montague -
The City of Grande Prairie has approved the development of roughly 3.21 hectares at a site near Trader Ridge to support the construction of a new multi-sport, air-supported recreation facility. 

County opens applications for 2025 Operating Assistance Grant

County of Grande Prairie Ethan Montague -
The County of Grande Prairie has opened up applications for its 2025 Operating Assistance Grant. 

Get fit with doctors orders: Eastlink Centre partners with Prescription to Get Active

GP City Hall Ethan Montague -
The City of Grande Prairie has announced Eastlink Centre will serve as a new recreation facility partner with the Prescription to Get Active program and GP's Primary Care Network.

County, City of Grande Prairie ink new cost sharing agreement to support recreation, culture

County of Grande Prairie Ethan Montague -
The City and County of Grande Prairie have agreed to share the cost of community services and amenities after Mayor Jackie Clayton and Reeve Bob Marshall inked the Recreation and Culture Cost Sharing Agreement on December 16th. 

GP Pickleball Club one of 12 organizations selected to split $4.2 million in provincial funding

Community Ethan Montague -
The Grande Prairie Pickleball Club has been selected as one of 12 community groups splitting the Alberta Government's $4.2 million Active Communities Initiative. 

Changes to low-income recreation access program in effect

News Erica Fisher -
Low-income families now have a new process to get access to recreation in Grande Prairie. As of August 7th,...

City changes low-income recreation access program

News Erica Fisher -
The City of Grande Prairie is changing the way it helps low-income families get access to recreation. City council...

Shovels hit the ground for new regional rec centre

News Erica Fisher -
Ground has officially been broken on a new recreation centre in Peace River. Marshall Lee Construction is building the...

Grande Prairie recreation fees going up again

News Erica Fisher -
Recreation fees are going up in Grande Prairie. Generally, the increase is three per cent annually, while Eastlink Centre memberships...

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Eyes on the road: Tips for safe holiday travel as snow in forecast for parts of Alberta

Community
The first snowfall of the final stretch of the year is in the forecast for some communities, including parts of the Peace Country, which could impact holiday travel over the coming Thanksgiving long weekend. 

Wembley Wildcats receive RONA Rookies program support

Community
The Wembley Wildcats are among 150 minor hockey teams across Canada receiving support through the RONA Rookies program this season.

Rotary Clubs of Grande Prairie launches annual Dignity Drive

Community
The Rotary Clubs of Grande Prairie's Dignity Drive has kicked off for another year. 

Legion showcases two new veteran memorial crosswalks

Community
The Grande Prairie Legion has unveiled two brand-new veteran memorial crosswalks in the city.

NWP Wolves women’s hockey team ready to take bite out of ACAC

Community
Northwestern Polytechnic's Wolves women's hockey team is hoping the community can come together to pack the rink at their inaugural home game in the Alberta Colleges Athletics Conference on Friday.
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