The City of Grande Prairie has signed a new five-year naming rights agreement with West Fraser for the fieldhouse located at the Eastlink Centre.

The amenity has been renamed as the West Fraser Fieldhouse.

“The West Fraser Fieldhouse signifies a significant investment in our community’s well-being while fostering an environment for competition, active lifestyles and gathering,” said City of Grande Prairie Mayor, Jackie Clayton. “This naming rights agreement not only enhances our recreational offerings but also underscores our commitment to creating a vibrant and inclusive space for residents and visitors alike.”

“At West Fraser, we share a responsibility for the communities where we operate that goes beyond providing safe, sustainable employment – it means investing locally, including supporting community spaces and facilities,” said David Neraasen, Manufacturing Manager, Grande Prairie OSB, West Fraser. “We are very proud to support the West Fraser Fieldhouse, a key community space for organized sports that provides health and wellness opportunities for community members, from children to seniors, including many of our employees and their families.”

About the fieldhouse

At just over 18,000 square feet, the fieldhouse allows hosting for local, provincial and national tournaments of athletic sports such as badminton, basketball, futsal, volleyball and pickleball.

The fieldhouse hosts dozens of local and provincial events and tournaments every year.

Other highlights include:

• Gymnasium size of 18,100 square feet.
• Athlete capacity of 1,192.
• Permanent spectator seating for 445.
• Accessible for up to 1,200 standing spectators.
• Two score clocks
• Four changerooms with showers

About West Fraser

West Fraser is a diversified wood products company with more than 60 facilities in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Europe. From responsibly sourced and sustainably managed forest resources, the Company produces lumber, engineered wood products (OSB, LVL, MDF, plywood, and particleboard), pulp, newsprint, wood chips, other residuals, and renewable energy. West Fraser’s products are used in home construction, repair and remodelling, industrial applications, papers, tissue, and box materials.

To learn more about activities happening at the newly named West Fraser Fieldhouse, visit cityofgp.com/schedules.