Grande Prairie

Grande Prairie is located in Northwestern Alberta, in the heart of the Peace Region. It is the largest city North of Edmonton, Alberta’s capital city. It is a thriving young city full of continuous growth and opportunity. The population of Grande Prairie is 69,088 according to the 2018 census, with the greatest population being between the ages of 30 and 34. This population includes representation from more than 80 different cultural and ethnic groups. Grande Prairie acts as a regional hub serving an additional 281,000+ people from across Northern Alberta, Northern British Columbia and the Northwest Territories. It sits as the largest commercial centre north of Edmonton.

Grande Prairie’s economy is based on four pillars: oil and gas, forestry, agriculture and retail. This diversity provides great opportunity for workers across a variety of industries.

In the community, there is endless possibility for residents to get involved and connected! For sport and recreation fans, there is a wide variety of parks and trails to explore all across the City, as well as several state-of-the-art recreational facilities such as the Eastlink Centre. A huge arts and culture community is also present in Grande Prairie, with venues such as the Montrose Cultural Centre, the Centre for Creative Arts and the Grande Prairie Live Theatre. And on top of that, the city has a great number of cultural and neighbourhood associations for residents to join!

Public Transit

Grande Prairie has a multitude of public transportation options including bus, charter, school bus services, and new VIA on-demand services.

Via Grande Prairie is Grand Prairie’s new on-demand, shared transportation service. Think of it as a minibus that comes when you want, where you want. The trips are available for booking during regular transit hours and use a shuttle bus service to take you on the most direct route.

This shared ride service is being offered as a convenient and innovative way to keep our community connected with neighbourhoods that are better served by on-demand transit than fixed route transit.

Weather

In Grande Prairie, the summers are long, comfortable, and partly cloudy and the winters are frigid, snowy, and mostly cloudy. Over the course of the year, the temperature typically varies from 0°F to 75°F and is rarely below -25°F or above 85°F.

Culture

Grande Prairie is a welcoming city with many opportunities to get and stay connected. Drawing people from all over the world, the city has grown into a place with something to offer everyone. It’s easy to find a sense of belonging in Grande Prairie’s unique and diverse community.

Grande Prairie is a hub of art and culture in the region drawing residents from near and far to be entertained and inspired. Whether you love music or comedy, you can catch one of the many shows the city hosts with local, national, and international artists. If art is your passion, you can take in the latest exhibit on display at Alberta’s second largest art gallery, the Art Gallery of Grande Prairie. If you want to try your own hand at making art, the Centre for Creative Arts has classes to help beginners get started and experienced artists sharpen their skills.

Cost of Living

The average cost of living in Grande Prairie is $3,117/month for a single person who rents. This average is based on many factors including the cost of housing, transportation, groceries, and entertainment.

Health Care

AHS operates three facilities in Grande Prairie. The regional Queen Elizabeth II (QEII) Hospital in Grande Prairie is an acute care facility with 24-hour emergency services. It has an intensive care and neonatal intensive care unit that provides trauma care to patients from several communities in the surrounding area. The new hospital has been completed and is scheduled to open in 2021.

AHS also provides home care, physical and occupational therapy, audiology and social services out of QEII Mackenzie Place and the Virene Building. In addition, residents can access community healthcare, immunization, and laboratory services at the GPRC College and Community Health Centre.

AHS healthcare teams focus on interdisciplinary collaboration at all of these facilities. Get to know your coworkers personally and professionally through regular team meetings that improve transparency and clarify goals. You’ll find a strong degree of camaraderie, and a high level of personal and professional respect. At AHS, you can find your ideal balance between work and life through your benefits package, development opportunities, and local programs designed to support staff.

Education

Families have plenty of education options from Pre-K to Grade 12, including post-secondary at Grande Prairie Regional College (GPRC). There’s numerous parks and playgrounds, and over 18 kilometres of walking trails to explore. You can embrace outdoor living at one of the numerous provincial parks in the surrounding area, some of which are only a 15 minute drive away.

THINGS TO DO IN THE CITY

In this vibrant northern city you’ll discover a youthful, multicultural, and growing community. The majority of the population is in their early 30’s, with a median age of about 31, making it a great fit for young professionals and new families. Here, you’ll find shops, restaurants, pubs, and an active arts, social, and sports scene. Whatever your niche – you can find it in Grande Prairie.

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