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‘Experience Grande Prairie’ making debut on Friday

‘Experience Grande Prairie’ making debut on Friday

Friday, August 26 events will be at 101 Avenue and 101 Street and will carry a more adult theme featuring:

  • Live entertainment featuring Trooper (from 8:15 p.m. to 10 p.m.) and Who Made Who (from 6:15 p.m. to 7:45 p.m.)
  • Top 40’s hits playing from 5 p.m. to 6:15 p.m.
  • Beer gardens
  • Art walk showcasing historical photos of downtown
  • Experience Downtown Passport
  • Scavenger Hunt

Saturday, August 28 events will be at 100 Avenue and 101 Street, and will be more family-friendly with:

  • Live entertainment featuring the Confusionaires (3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.), Travis Fowler Band (1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.), and Mandee Rae (12:45 p.m. to 1:15 p.m.)
  • Experience Downtown Passport
  • Art walk showcasing historical photos of downtown
  • Wagon rides
  • Kids zone with bouncy castles
  • Scavenger hunt
  • Roaming entertainment
  • Municipal showcase

All events on the weekend will be free to attend and have the Art Walk and Experience Downtown Passport, which can be brought to different downtown businesses to receive a stamp. Once you get five stamps, you can bring your passport back to the City Booth and be entered to win a prize.

Live entertainment will be appropriate for all ages, and the beer gardens includes free entry with all being served on a first-come, first-serve basis.

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EPS back-to-school events schedule – Eden Prairie Local News

EPS back-to-school events schedule - Eden Prairie Local News

As the end of summer approaches, Eden Prairie Schools (EPS) is preparing to host several back-to-school events. Check for your student’s sessions below. 

Elementary schools

Students and families are invited to attend open house nights to walk around their elementary schools, find their classrooms, and meet staff and teachers. 

Cedar Ridge Elementary: Wednesday, Aug. 31, 4-6 p.m.

Eden Lake Elementary: Wednesday, Aug. 31, 4-6 p.m.

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Forest Hills Elementary: Wednesday, Aug. 31, 4-6 p.m.

Oak Point Elementary: Wednesday, Aug. 31, 4-6 p.m.

Prairie View Elementary: Wednesday, Aug. 31, 4-6 p.m.

Eagle Heights Spanish Immersion: Thursday, Sept. 1, 4-6 p.m.

Eagle Heights Spanish Immersion Online: Thursday, Aug. 11, 10 a.m. (Register online for the open house webinar)

Central Middle School (CMS)

CMS will host separate back-to-school open houses for each of the three grade levels.

Students will receive schedules and locker information, have their school pictures taken, and will be able to walk around the school to find their classrooms. They will also be able to add money to their lunch accounts and order a yearbook. 

Families will be asked to watch a presentation video regarding changes to the school handbook and other important things to know. Students will receive prizes of wristbands after completing open house activities. 

The activities office will be there to talk with students about extracurricular opportunities. The tech department will be on hand to answer questions and distribute iPads to new students. 

Families can also visit the health office to turn in forms and register medication. 

6th grade: Open houses for students and their families will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 10, and Thursday, Aug. 11. Students are welcome to attend any time during their assigned session.

Last names A-G: Aug. 10, 8:30-11.30 a.m.

Last names H-N: Aug. 10, 1-4 p.m.

Last names O-Z: Aug. 11, 8:30-11.30 a.m.

7th grade: Open house for students and their families will be held from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 30.

8th grade: Open house for students and their families will be held from 4-8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 25.

Eden Prairie High School (EPHS)

EPHS is hosting events for incoming freshmen and students new to the district, ramp-up days for all students, and a mandatory meeting for students who plan to play a fall sport. 

Parent/Athlete/Coaches (PAC) Meeting: 6-7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 15, in the Main Gym. 

This meeting is required for any EPHS student who plans to play a fall sport. Students and at least one of their parents or guardians must attend. 

9th Grade and New Student Open House: 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 24.

This optional event is for incoming freshmen and students new to the district. Counselors will meet with new students and their families in the South Commons.

9th Grade Orientation: 8:35 a.m.-3:20 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 6.

This will be the first day of school for incoming freshmen in order to welcome and acclimate them to the high school. The first day of school for sophomores, juniors, and seniors will be Wednesday, Sept. 7. 

9th Grade Parent Night: 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 6 (Performing Arts Center).

EPHS Ramp Up Days (all students)

Students can pick up laptops if needed, receive schedules and locker information, and walk around the school to familiarize themselves with the layout. 

School pictures will also be taken of all students. Even if a student does not plan to order a photo package, these pictures are needed for student I.D. and yearbooks. 

The Eagle’s Nest school store will also be open for anyone wishing to purchase school spirit items, including T-shirts, caps, and other clothing. 

Students are welcome to come to the school anytime during the hours listed below.

Thursday, Aug. 25, 12:30-5 p.m.

Monday, Aug. 29, 3-7 p.m.

EP Online

EP Online will host a virtual open house with Principal Nick Kremer at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 10.

Kremer will give a short presentation about the program, followed by Q&A about online learning, schedules, and enrollment. 

Register online to attend the webinar. Everyone who registers will also receive a recording of the virtual open house. 

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Event: Youth Native Prairie Poster Contest

Event: Youth Native Prairie Poster Contest


Native Prairie – Annual Youth Poster Contest

Celebrate Native Prairie Appreciation Week! Make a poster about “Protecting Prairie” or “Species at Risk” for a chance to win a prize!

Contest Details:
• Age Categories: under age 6, 7-10, and 11-16
• 11-16 Category must include information about what people can do to help
• Deadline: Post marked by June 3rd, 2022
• Winners will be announced on June 25th, 2022
• Please indicate on the back of the poster, : Name, Age and a phone
number or email address (only winning entries will be notified)
• Posters will be judged based on use of prairie species at risk, artistic ability
• For Contest Rules: https://www.pcap-sk.org/upcoming-events/npaw

Prizes for Winners and Runner-Up in EACH Age Category!
Prizes include outdoor experiences or gift certificates!

Send Entries to:
SK PCAP c/o P.O. Box 13, Val Marie, SK S0N 2T0
Or npawcontest@gmail.com

Contact Info

Name Saskatchewan Prairie Conservation Action Plan
Phone (306) 352-0472
Email pcap@sasktel.net
Link For more info click here.
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Event: Youth Native Prairie Poster Contest

Event: Youth Native Prairie Poster Contest


Native Prairie – Annual Youth Poster Contest

Celebrate Native Prairie Appreciation Week! Make a poster about “Protecting Prairie” or “Species at Risk” for a chance to win a prize!

Contest Details:
• Age Categories: under age 6, 7-10, and 11-16
• 11-16 Category must include information about what people can do to help
• Deadline: Post marked by June 3rd, 2022
• Winners will be announced on June 25th, 2022
• Please indicate on the back of the poster, : Name, Age and a phone
number or email address (only winning entries will be notified)
• Posters will be judged based on use of prairie species at risk, artistic ability
• For Contest Rules: https://www.pcap-sk.org/upcoming-events/npaw

Prizes for Winners and Runner-Up in EACH Age Category!
Prizes include outdoor experiences or gift certificates!

Send Entries to:
SK PCAP c/o P.O. Box 13, Val Marie, SK S0N 2T0
Or npawcontest@gmail.com

Contact Info

Name Saskatchewan Prairie Conservation Action Plan
Phone (306) 352-0472
Email pcap@sasktel.net
Link For more info click here.
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Grande Prairie to host Grand Slam of Curling event in October

Grande Prairie to host Grand Slam of Curling event in October

Photo by Candace Boyne.

By Shane Clausing

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Feb 22, 2022 | 11:11 AM

The Grand Slam of Curling will be making a stop in Grande Prairie from October 18-23 at the Coca-Cola Centre.

What is being dubbed as the Hearing Life Tour Challenge will bring some of the best curlers in the world to the Swan City.

Originally, a Grand Slam of Curling event was supposed to be held in Grande Prairie back in 2020 and 2021, however, COVID-19 restrictions caused organizers to cancel the events for the year.

Grande Prairie is no stranger to hosting large curling events. The city hosted the Alberta curling provincials this past January and also hosted the Scotties Tournament of Hearts in 2016.