The City of Grande Prairie is inviting the community to participate in free activities on Saturday, September 3 in celebration of the province’s newly proclaimed Alberta Day.

A free community barbecue from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. and free skate and autograph signings with the Grande Prairie Storm hockey team from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. are taking place at Bonnetts Energy Centre.

The Eastlink Centre is hosting free public swimming in three different time slots:

  • 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.
  • 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
  • 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Free public swimming is available by pre-registration only. Visit cityofgp.com/programs to secure your spot. The aquatics schedule will not be impacted by the Alberta Day public swim times.

The Alberta Day events are a local way to take part in the province’s new holiday while celebrating our community and our province.

Alberta Day was declared by the Government of Alberta to commemorate the day Alberta became a province on September 1, 1905. Free public events are being held across the province from September 1-3 to mark the occasion.

For more information about Alberta Day in Grande Prairie, please visit cityofgp.com/events or contact the City of Grande Prairie at info@cityofgp.com or by calling 311.

Information provided by the City of Grande Prairie