The Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) teams at the City of Grande Prairie, County of Grande Prairie and towns of Beaverlodge, Sexsmith and Wembley are looking to honour deserving locals and groups in the social services sector at the Annual Passionate Heart Awards.

Nominations are welcome for people and organizations who contribute significantly to their community, enhance social services in the region, and are dedicated to improving quality of life.

Award categories include:

The Youth Advisory Council (YAC) has concluded another successful year representing youth in the community.

Highlights from the 2021-2022 term include:

On Monday, September 26 and 27, the City of Grande Prairie is taking part in a coordinated effort to measure homelessness across Canada with its 6^th bi-annual Point-in-Time (PiT) Count on Homelessness.

From 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., approximately 35 volunteers will canvass neighbourhoods throughout the city while wearing luminous safety vests and t-shirts with the City's logo. Volunteers will engage everyone they meet in conversation on housing and homelessness and ask those who say they are experiencing homelessness to take a brief survey.

The City of Grande Prairie’s Local Immigration Partnership Council is inviting residents to join in International Welcoming Week events September 10 to 16.



International Welcoming Week is designed to bring together new and long-term residents to create communities and spaces where everyone feels like they belong. It features a showcase of supports, services, and amenities that are available in the community.



The event line-up includes:

The City of Grande Prairie is offering new Explore Grande Prairie welcome packages to support individuals new to Canada with access to City recreational facilities and public transit.  

Each package includes five passes to the Eastlink Centre, five passes to the Activity Reception Centre, and a three-month pass for free transit. The Explore Grande Prairie welcome packages are designed as a one-time opportunity to welcome new immigrants with refugee, work permits, and student visa status into our community.

Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) teams at the County of Grande Prairie, City of Grande Prairie, and towns of Beaverlodge, Wembley and Sexsmith will be joined by community partners in welcoming local seniors to a free Seniors Tea event on June 9 in honour of Seniors’ Week.

Seniors from the County, City and neighbouring communities are invited to attend this free event, from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the TARA Centre at Evergreen Park.

The City of Grande Prairie’s Youth Advisory Council is inviting local youth to join in National Youth Week events from May 1 to 7. 

National Youth Week is designed to express appreciation for youth and their active participation in the community. Youth are involved in recreation, volunteerism, arts, and sports, creating meaningful activities and spaces for their peers. The activities for National Youth Week are designed to support and give back to local youth.

The Youth Advisory Council is hosting events each day of the week for youth to participate in including: