Grande Prairie Relocation Guide 2013

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Welcome to our new Relocation Guide and the youngest city in Canada with a population over 55,000 residents! This magazine has invaluable information for companies considering expansion or individuals contemplating a career change. You’ll quickly see why this in an excellent place to live, work, play and do business.

Transcript of Grande Prairie Relocation Guide 2013

  • WELCOME! We trust you will LOVE Grande Prairie as your new home! It is a welcoming community

    It is easy to be involved

    Contributing to our community is rewarding

    There are many family events and activities

    There is theatre, music, arts, sports

    It has excellent schools and health care

    You can practice many faiths

    It is a youthful and growing community

    People are enthusiastic and positive

    It has an entrepreneurial spirit

    There are many cultural communities

    You can buy everything you need

    It is a great place to invest

    WE LOVE GRANDE PRAIRIE BECAUSE:HOW WE CAN HELP YOU:

    Buying a new home for your family

    Buying your rst home

    Selling your existing home

    Renting an apartment

    Renting a house

    Transitioning from renting to buying

    Referring you to other professional services

    Buying and managing your investment property

    Selling your home if you transfer away

    Helping you is what we do!

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  • Snowboarding and tubing at Nitehawk Recreation area is a great way to take advantage of the beautiful winter months.

    For those who prefer good old-fashioned exercise, go cross country skiing at the Wapiti Nordic Ski trails. They have longest lit night trail in Alberta!

    Every week I look forward to going to the Farmers Market on Friday or Saturday to pick up my fresh artisan bread from Loaves: multigrain, spelt, flax and plum, chocolate, and so much more.

    For delicious produce, Red Willow Gardens at the Farmers Market sells fresh local vegetables almost all year round.

    My absolute must for authentic Thai food is Hong Fah! When I want to grab a quick bite, El Norteno Tacos at the Farmers Market is fresh and delicious! Dont overlook their soup; its one of my favourites!

    I can never get enough of Soto Teppanyaki. It is a show in itself to watch the chef prepare a delicious meal right in front of you on the grill.

    When the heat wave hits, I like to cool off by floating down the river at OBrien Provincial Park. It can get pretty busy though, so I would suggest heading over early.

    The spray park at the Lions Park is where I like to gonot so relaxing, but the kids have so much fun there!

    Wandering around the Art Gallery of Grande Prairie is a great way to spend a Saturday afternoon, or catch a live show at Grande Prairie Live Theatre.

    There is always something going on in this vibrant city! Check out the events at cityofgp.com. My favourites are the Street Performers Festival in July and the Maple Sugar Festival in February.

    The Eastlink Centre is an incredible facility. It offers everything from water aerobics to kick boxing. If you really want a challenge, check out the 6 am yoga classyou will often find us there!

    Grande Prairie has an amazing network of paved walking paths throughout the city. When the days are long, I love to take an evening walk and just enjoy the fresh air.

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  • The Grande Prairie Public School District is committed to ensuring all students receive quality core instruction and support, and in addition offers students the following opportunities:

    The Grande Prairie Public School District is a learning community in which every student succeeds.

    Every Student Succeeds

    Grande Prairie Public School District is proud to offer the widest range of

    programming north of Edmonton as we strive to support each students

    efforts to graduate. For more information visit

    www.gppsd.ab.ca

    Comprehensive support for students with

    special needs in an inclusive environment.

    A balanced literacy approach to instruction

    across all grades and subjects with Reading

    Recovery (Grade 1) and other literacy

    supports available in all schools.

    Pre-school and elementary Montessori

    programs with trained certified teachers.

    Pre-school to Grade 12 French Immersion.

    Access to current technology at all levels.

    International Baccalaureate Programming

    from Grade 7 to 12.

    Gifted Programming support for students

    in pullout and inclusive settings.

    Instrumental Music beginning with strings

    in Grade 4 and band in Grade 5.

    Access to a wide range of complementary

    courses for students in Grade 7 to 12.

    Registered Apprenticeship Program(RAP)

    creates opportunities for students to explore

    trade career paths while completing

    high school.

    Preparing students to participate in the world

    after high school as students, employees,

    and leaders with global awareness and the

    tools for life-long learning.

  • Grande Prairie & District Catholic School District has 8 schools in in the City of Grande Prairie and 4 schools in surrounding

    communities. St. Joseph Catholic High School offers an innovative, new program which includes Advanced Placement,

    Focus Blocks, Strive, Grade 9 Families and individualized self directed learning. Other programs include Single-track

    French Immersion, Montessori and St. FX Sports Academy. Partnering with YMCA at numerous schools, we offer before

    and after school care, Kinder Care and Pre-School.

    County families can attend and receive bussing to our city schools. For information regarding boundaries, bussing and

    school programming visit our main office located downtown at 9902 101 Street, Grande Prairie, call 780-532-3013 or visit

    www.gpcsd.ca

    Your Family has a Choice!

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  • Grande Prairie & District Catholic School District has 8 schools in in the City of Grande Prairie and 4 schools in surrounding

    communities. St. Joseph Catholic High School offers an innovative, new program which includes Advanced Placement,

    Focus Blocks, Strive, Grade 9 Families and individualized self directed learning. Other programs include Single-track

    French Immersion, Montessori and St. FX Sports Academy. Partnering with YMCA at numerous schools, we offer before

    and after school care, Kinder Care and Pre-School.

    County families can attend and receive bussing to our city schools. For information regarding boundaries, bussing and

    school programming visit our main office located downtown at 9902 101 Street, Grande Prairie, call 780-532-3013 or visit

    www.gpcsd.ca

    Your Family has a Choice!

    A Faith Based Tuition Free Education for All

    Inspire Create Believe

    Technology Rich Learning for All Ages

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  • The Montrose Cultural Centre is located in the heart of Grande Prairie and is home to the Grande Prairie Public Library, The Art Gallery of Grande Prairie, Esquires Coffeehouse, and the bright, beautiful Teresa Sargent Hall.

    The 5,000 square foot Teresa Sargent Hall is available to rent for special events, such as weddings, holiday parties, business meetings. Stop by for a visit or a cup of coffee, and enjoy the warm and welcome space of theMontrose Cultural Centre.

    9839 - 103 Avenue, Grande PrairieFor renting enquiries, contact:

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    Muskoseepi ParkEntrance on 102 St and 102 Ave780-538-0451 OPEN YEAR-ROUNDcityofgp.com/muskoseepi facebook.com/muskopark

    Playground & Climbing Wall Grassed Areas for Games & Activities Hiking Trails (Map available) Fishing for Kids and Seniors (Summer) Preschool Programs Lawn Bowling & Horseshoes Basketball/Tennis Courts Outdoor Swimming Pool New Spray Park Summer Day Camps Miniature Golf Par 3 Golf Course Skateboard Park BMX Track

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    Grande Prairie Museum 10329-101 Ave 780-830-7090 OPEN DAILYcityofgp.com/gpmuseumfacebook.com/g.p.museum

    Heritage Village OPEN MAY-SEPT Rodacker/Campbell Gallery: Wedding Dream Discover Wedding History from 1800-Present

    Heritage Discovery Centre 11330-106 St (Lower Level Centre 2000)780-532-5790 OPEN DAILY Kin Gallery: Art of the Peace 10th Anniversary Exhibit (April 2013 June 2013) Natural History, Interactive Games, Mini Theatres

    Forbes Homestead Provincial Historic Site10424-96 St780-532-5456OPEN IN SUMMER Medical History/ Heritage Gardens

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