Visitors are invited to play, skate and swim across three City facilities to celebrate Alberta Day on Saturday, August 31.
The City is offering free facility access to the Eastlink Centre, Activity & Reception Centre and hosting a public skate, including a skate with the Grande Prairie Storm, at Bonnetts Energy Centre to commemorate Alberta’s 119 anniversary.
Residents are also invited to visit the Grande Prairie Museum and Reverend Forbes Homestead, where admission is always free, to learn more about the history of the Grande Prairie region.
Hours for free facility access at each location are listed below:
- 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.
"Alberta Day is a fun way to celebrate culture and growth of our province,” said City of Grande Prairie Mayor, Jackie Clayton. “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.”
For full details about Alberta Day in Grande Prairie, please visit cityofgp.com/events or contact AccessGP at info@cityofgp.com or by calling 311.