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Grande Prairie Boys Choir

Wednesday, April 28, 2010
If you have had the opportunity to take in the boys Choir bravo, if not you are totally missing out. These students are absolutely amazing. They are holding their Spring Sing Concert at the Christian Fellowship Assembly at 7pm May 15th. Tickets are available downtown at Shepherd's Fold.
http://gpboyschoir.org/

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Wipe out Graffiti Week

Wednesday, April 28, 2010

Grande Prairie is on the clean up. This Saturday Greenathon takes place with the Rotary Clubs and the Grades 5 and 6 from all schools. Please ensure you drive carely around the students.
The week of May 10-15 is the Wipe out Graffiti Week throughout GP. To report Graffiti call 780-830-7080. To volunteer or for assistance to remove it call 780-882-7813.


City Scrub is taking place around the city.

This is your opportunity to get out and help tidy up the city. We ask that you spend 20 minutes on April 30 or anytime during the week of April 30 - May 7 picking up garbage in your neighbourhood, business or a local park. We will assist with supplies and curbside pickup or arrange for a bin for you.


Supplies available:
* bags
* gloves
* safety vests (for groups smaller than 25)
* garbage pickers (for groups smaller that 25)
* bin (for large clean ups)

Register your participation
email: gpblooms@cityofgp.com
phone: 780.513.5265

Register and you have the opportunity to win prizes!

 

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1st Annual Grande Prairie Woman's Show April 23-25

Tuesday, April 20, 2010

The Grande Prairie Woman’s Show - Spring Edition is a vibrant, multi-dimensional event that attendees from all over the region look forward to each spring. It is an excellent, targeted opportunity to promote and sell your product or service. A company that sells any product or service that women purchase or use can benefit from participating in this show - that is a very broad range! From fashion, health, children’s products, financial management, home improvement to fitness, travel, recreation, career and gift-giving. The Grande Prairie Woman's Show is a place where attendees can find what they are looking for all in one place!!

 

Show Times

 

Friday April 23

3pm-9pm

 

Saturday April 24

10am-5:30pm

 

 Sunday April 25

12pm-5pm

 

Daily admission: $8.00 Weekend Pass: $12.00

 

Attention Vendors: Register as soon as possible to ensure your participation - for the past few years the fall event has sold out, we anticipate the subscription for this event to be early also.

 

Please contact Verve with any questions or comments you may have at 780.487.5422 or toll free at 1.888.282.2524.

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UFC 113 at SIPPS Lounge

Friday, April 16, 2010
Don't miss out! SIPPS Lounge is offering UFC 113 on our 12 foot screen. Join the action for some great fights, drink specials and Nacho Platters for $8.00.

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GRANDE PRAIRIE - RELAY FOR LIFE

Wednesday, April 14, 2010
The Canadian Cancer Society Relay for Life is taking place June 11th 2010. This is not only the biggest cancer fundraising event, it provides an opportunity for people of all ages to come together and join the fight against cancer. The Relay for Life is a 12-hour, overnight, non-competitive event that involves teams of people taking turns walking or running around a track. The event begins with the “Survivors' Victory Lap”, where cancer survivors kick-off the event by walking an inspirational first lap. This event also involves a “Luminary Ceremony” at dusk, luminaries are lit to pay tribute to loved ones and provide inspiration to participants. To get involved with this great event please click here.
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Grande Prairie Live Theatre’s 4th annual Reel Shorts Film Festival Media Release

Monday, April 12, 2010
Grande Prairie Live Theatre’s 4th annual Reel Shorts Film Festival is taking place April 21st -April 25th, 2010. Festival Programmer Terry Scerbak has had a busy year attending film festivals in Toronto, Palm Springs, Edmonton, and Calgary to find a selection of the world’s best short films as well as sifting through dozens of submissions, confirmed the line-up of 69 films in this years festival! Included in the program this year are 5 Peace Region films, 11 other Canadian films, 16 from the US, and 37 from around the world including Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Ireland, Poland, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, and the UK as well as the 10 Oscar-nominated short films from 2010.

Stanford Hotel Grande Prairie is excited to be a part of the festival this year and would like to offer anyone coming to town a special rate of $89.00 + Applicable Taxes and Fees.   For further booking information please call        1.800.661.816.
For additional information on the Reel Shorts Film Festival in Grande Prairie, click here.
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