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The City of Grande Prairie is getting ready to host International Welcome Week

Sep 2, 2022 | 10:24 AM

The City of Grande Prairie’s Local Immigration Partnership Council is hosting International Welcome Week.

From September 10 to 16, twelve free events will be hosted across the city.

Saturday, September 10

  • Welcoming Week Kick Off at the Grande Prairie Museum | 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Sunday, September 11

  • Drop-In Games at the Activity & Reception Centre | 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Monday, September 12

  • French Game Night, Coffee & Sweets at the Association Canadienne-francaise de l’Alberta (ACFA) | 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Tuesday, September 13

  • Workplace Culture Presentation with The Work Place at the Grande Prairie Museum | 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm

Wednesday, September 14

  • Open House with Grande Prairie Council for Lifelong Learning | 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.
  • Guided Trail Tours & Snacks at the Muskoseepi Park Pavilion | 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
  • English Conversation Club at Grande Prairie Centre for Newcomers Boardroom, Nordic Court | 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
  • Adult Colouring Night at the Grande Prairie Public Library| 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Friday, September 16

  • Mapping My Town Activity for ages 5 to 8 at the Grande Prairie Public Library | 10:30 am to 11:30 am
  • Free Skating & Rentals at the Coca-Cola Centre| 3:45 p.m. to 4:45 p.m.
  • Open Field House Games at the Eastlink Centre| 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

The City of Grande Prairie hopes this week will bring new and long-term residents together, creating a sense of community and spaces where everyone feels safe, it also showcases all the services, supports and amenities GP has to offer to newcomers.

All events and activities will be free and for all ages, unless otherwise indicated.

For more information and the full event details, click here.