Grande Prairie offers free recreation for Alberta Day on Aug. 29
Mayor Jackie Clayton says the free activities highlight the city's recreation spaces and local history.
The City of Grande Prairie is marking Alberta Day on Saturday, Aug. 29, with a lineup of free recreation activities for residents.
At the Eastlink Centre, dry facilities including the West Fraser Fieldhouse, squash courts and running track will be free from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The pool will also be open for free during two public swim sessions, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
A free public skate will take place at Bonnets Energy Centre from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., with members of the Grande Prairie Storm on hand for autographs. The Grande Prairie Museum and Reverend Forbes Homestead will also be open, with admission free as always.
Mayor Jackie Clayton said Alberta Day is a chance to celebrate the province and its communities, and that Grande Prairie is marking the occasion by inviting residents to use its recreation spaces and explore local history.
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