I just received the note below from our facilities maintenance department: The Legion Track resurfacing project is well underway! The Facility Maintenance Department is landscaping the interior perimeter of the track to address drainage issues, repairing irrigation lines as needed, removing the old rubber crumb track surface and installing the
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Bill Given: Legion Track Renewal
I just received the note below from our facilities maintenance department: The Legion Track resurfacing project is well underway! The Facility Maintenance Department is landscaping the interior perimeter of the track to address drainage issues, repairing irrigation lines as needed, removing the old rubber crumb track surface and installing the
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I just received the note below from our facilities maintenance department:
The Legion Track resurfacing project is well underway!
The Facility Maintenance Department is landscaping the interior perimeter of the track to address drainage issues, repairing irrigation lines as needed, removing the old rubber crumb track surface and installing the new track surface. We may have the opportunity to install the new long jump pits as well, but this depends heavily on our strict time frame.
Work will continue for approximately 5 – 6 weeks. During this time, access to the track is limited to construction workers and City employees wearing safety vests. There will be one Drillers football game as scheduled on July 7th .
Once the project is complete, vehicles will no longer be allowed on the track for any reason. When crossing the track with mowers, light trucks, tractors etc.. rubber mats will be available to place across the track surface. Any and all vehicles including City vehicles will need to stay on the gravel path on the south side of the track or travel in the grass areas on the exterior perimeter of the track. Please ensure that summer staff without email access are aware of these changes.
Feel free to forward this email to affected user groups throughout the City of Grande Prairie. Thank you for your patience over the next few weeks.
Continue readingBill Given: Sir Elton John – In Grande Prairie
Now how’s THIS for entertainment at the Crystal Centre? CRYSTAL CENTRE Thursday, April 26th GRANDE PRAIRIE, AB – Elton John will perform solo at Crystal Centre on Thursday, April 26th at 8PM performing his “Greatest Hits Live” concert, featuring number one chart hits and classic album tracks from throughout his incredible five-decade
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Now how’s THIS for entertainment at the Crystal Centre? CRYSTAL CENTRE Thursday, April 26th GRANDE PRAIRIE, AB – Elton John will perform solo at Crystal Centre on Thursday, April 26th at 8PM performing his “Greatest Hits Live” concert, featuring number one chart hits and classic album tracks from throughout his incredible five-decade
Continue readingBill Given: Sir Elton John – In Grande Prairie
Now how’s THIS for entertainment at the Crystal Centre?
CRYSTAL CENTRE
Thursday, April 26th
GRANDE PRAIRIE, AB – Elton John will perform solo at Crystal Centre on Thursday, April 26th at 8PM performing his “Greatest Hits Live” concert, featuring number one chart hits and classic album tracks from throughout his incredible five-decade career. This will be Elton’s first ever appearance in Grande Prairie.
The public on-sale will begin Friday, February 10th at 10 AM.
One of the most successful live acts on the road today, Elton puts on the kind of concert you will never forget: the entire audience standing, dancing and singing along with much-loved classic songs such as “Your Song”, “Rocket Man”, “Bennie and the Jets”, “Philadelphia Freedom”, “Crocodile Rock”, “Don’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me”, and many more.
“It’s a thrill to be able to welcome a star of Sir Elton John’s stature to Grande Prairie. His legendary performances have entertained millions worldwide and seeing him live at the Crystal Centre is truly a once in a lifetime opportunity,” said Grande Prairie Mayor, Bill Given.
The monumental career of international singer/songwriter and performer Elton John spans five decades. He is one of the top-selling solo artists of all time, with 35 gold and 25 platinum albums, 29 consecutive Top 40 hits, and he has sold more than 250 million records worldwide. John holds the record for the biggest selling single of all time, “Candle in the Wind ’97,” which sold over 33 million copies. Since his career began in 1969 he has played over 3,000 concerts worldwide.
TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10th, 10AM
Tickets are $91.50, $151.50 and will be available online at crystalcentre.com, at the Crystal Centre box office or charge-by-phone at (780) 538-0387.
A service charge is added to each ticket. There is an 8 ticket limit per customer.
Bill Given: Ice Delay Possible at Dave Barr Arena
Installation of ice at the newly renovated Dave Barr Community Centre may be delayed until October 27, a few weeks beyond the originally scheduled Oct. 11 date. Improvements to the rink at the Dave Barr Community Centre are taking longer than expected. A $1.4-million project has included a new condenser,
Continue readingBill Given: Ice Delay Possible at Dave Barr Arena
Installation of ice at the newly renovated Dave Barr Community Centre may be delayed until October 27, a few weeks beyond the originally scheduled Oct. 11 date. Improvements to the rink at the Dave Barr Community Centre are taking longer than expected. A $1.4-million project has included a new condenser,
Continue readingBill Given: Ice Delay Possible at Dave Barr Arena
Installation of ice at the newly renovated Dave Barr Community Centre may be delayed until October 27, a few weeks beyond the originally scheduled Oct. 11 date.
Improvements to the rink at the Dave Barr Community Centre are taking longer than expected. A $1.4-million project has included a new condenser, boards and glass, and revamping of the heating and ventilation system. Fire sprinklers and other infrastructure needs were also addressed.
Dave Barr management is working with Coca-Cola Centre and Crystal Centre personnel to accommodate ice time demands. User groups have been made aware of the projected delay.
The delay is connected with the manufacture and installation of the board and glass system.
Once these are in place, staff will work around the clock, with help from the City’s other two arenas, to ensure the ice surface is in as quickly as possible.
“We are working to tighten-up the time frame of when user groups can get onto the ice,” says Garry Roth, Community Services Director. “Running extra shifts will minimize the down-time.”
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Bill Given: Help Name The New Fire Hall!
The City of Grande Prairie is encouraging the public to take part in a process to help name the Third Fire Station.
This is the first time residents have been invited to participate in the naming of a City fire facility.
The two existing stations bear the names of historical community figures. The North Hall is named after William Salmond – an area pioneer – and the South Hall recognizes Pete Eagar – the first full-time Fire Chief of the Grande Prairie Fire Department.
“This is an opportunity to involve citizens in a positive, community-building experience,” says Dan Lemieux, Fire Chief. “We want to celebrate the contributions of our founders.”
Residents can send an e-mail to thirdfirehall@cityofgp.com with a nominee and a rationale of 100 words or less explaining why the Third Fire Station should be named after that person.
Proposals can also be mailed to Rick Adair at P.O. Bag 4000, Grande Prairie, AB, T8V 6V3.
A safety related prize will be awarded for the winning submission!
“The Station doesn’t necessarily have to be named after a fire-related figure,” says Rick Adair, Project Manager of the Third Fire Station. “The Grande Prairie Fire Department appreciates the role all our community builders played in shaping the city.”
The deadline for nominees is September 15. City Council will have final approval of the Third Fire Station name.
The new facility, located at 97 Avenue and 118 Street, will open in Spring 2012.
Continue readingBill Given: Help Name The New Fire Hall!
The City of Grande Prairie is encouraging the public to take part in a process to help name the Third Fire Station. This is the first time residents have been invited to participate in the naming of a City fire facility. The two existing stations bear the names of historical
Continue readingBill Given: Help Name The New Fire Hall!
The City of Grande Prairie is encouraging the public to take part in a process to help name the Third Fire Station. This is the first time residents have been invited to participate in the naming of a City fire facility. The two existing stations bear the names of historical
Continue readingBill Given: GP’s First BMX Park!
BMX Site To Be Ready By August
Construction on Grande Prairie’s first BMX bike park is set to begin Thursday.
Located west of the off leash dog park in the South Bear Creek section of Muskoseepi Park, the site was chosen for its high visibility, availability of space, and accessibility from park trails. It’s also adjacent to neighbourhoods and schools. The bike park will be completed in about three weeks.
“The BMX park was made possible by the generous support of Wapiti Gravel Suppliers which delivered and levelled over 10,000 cubic meters of soil and Genivar providing free design consultation, engineering and surveying services,” says Laurie Barry, Operations Manager at Muskoseepi Park.
“This is a community partnership driven by the local BMX enthusiasts who wanted something positive for youth to develop their interest in the sport and we are proud to add this facility to the park”
A ribbon-cutting ceremony to officially open the facility is scheduled for Park’s 25th Anniversary event on the August long weekend.
Bill Given: GP’s First BMX Park!
BMX Site To Be Ready By August Construction on Grande Prairie’s first BMX bike park is set to begin Thursday. Located west of the off leash dog park in the South Bear Creek section of Muskoseepi Park, the site was chosen for its high visibility, availability of space, and accessibility
Continue readingBill Given: GP’s First BMX Park!
BMX Site To Be Ready By August Construction on Grande Prairie’s first BMX bike park is set to begin Thursday. Located west of the off leash dog park in the South Bear Creek section of Muskoseepi Park, the site was chosen for its high visibility, availability of space, and accessibility
Continue readingBill Given: Survey on Future Use of Leisure Centre
The City of Grande Prairie is conducting a Feasibility study on the future use of The Leisure Centre. Roger Field of Field, Field & Field Architecture-Engineering Ltd. will be conducting the survey and results. Your response to this survey will lead to recommendations made to City Council and Administration to
Continue readingBill Given: Survey on Future Use of Leisure Centre
The City of Grande Prairie is conducting a Feasibility study on the future use of The Leisure Centre. Roger Field of Field, Field & Field Architecture-Engineering Ltd. will be conducting the survey and results.
Your response to this survey will lead to recommendations made to City Council and Administration to determine the direction, future use, and upgrade of The Leisure Centre.
An open house will be held on Wednesday, June 29th from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. at The Leisure Centre. Residents are encouraged to stop by to fill out a survey or have questions answered by Field, Field & Field, or the Leisure Centre staff.
If you are unable to attend the open house, please visit here to complete an online version of the survey. All responses will remain anonymous and will be kept confidential.
Media enquires may be directed to:
Roger Field
Field, Field & Field
Ph: 780-532-3690
fields3@telusplanet.net
Bill Given: Survey on Future Use of Leisure Centre
The City of Grande Prairie is conducting a Feasibility study on the future use of The Leisure Centre. Roger Field of Field, Field & Field Architecture-Engineering Ltd. will be conducting the survey and results. Your response to this survey will lead to recommendations made to City Council and Administration to
Continue readingBill Given: A Regional Draw
I’m not sure if people real realize just how cool The Multiplex is going to be. It seems like a lot of people think of it as “the new pool” and that leads to picturing an updated, bigger, version of the Leisure Centre. The reality is that it’s much, much
Continue readingBill Given: A Regional Draw
I’m not sure if people real realize just how cool The Multiplex is going to be. It seems like a lot of people think of it as “the new pool” and that leads to picturing an updated, bigger, version of the Leisure Centre. The reality is that it’s much, much
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