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City of Grande Prairie 50th Anniversary
1958 - 2008


Grande Prairie Celebrates 50 Years As A City

Charter DeliveryThe City of Grande Prairie is currently celebrating its 50th Anniversary!  We are excited to commemorate this special year as we look back at what has been accomplished during this time and look forward to many great things ahead.

Grande Prairie’s history as a City began 50 years ago on February 14, 1958 when district guide and hunter Henry McCullough delivered its charter from Edmonton on horseback (photo on the left courtesy of George Simpson).  Twelve thousand people greeted him in 30 below weather.  Grande Prairie only had about 8,000 people at the time!

That same community spirit exists today.  At over 50,000 people, the city continues to put itself in the spotlight as a beacon of volunteerism and noteworthy accomplishments.

Read the Mayor's Address, listen to Deputy Mayor Bill Given's "I Love Grande Prairie Day" Proclamation, and look through this page for links to Anniversary events and projects, contests, the 50th Anniversary brochure and more.


Photo Contest Winners
See some of the pictures and a listing of the winners for each category.


50th Anniversary Links

  • 50th Anniversary Main Contact
    Alderman Bill Given
    (780) 814-0518
    bgiven@cityofgp.com

  • Photo of GranariesHomecoming Weekend August 1-4 - Was a blast!  Events included a reception, golf tournament, barbecue and '50s dance, and Heritage Day festival.  Have a look at some of the photos from the weekend.

  • Events and Projects - A listing of all the events and projects celebrating the Anniversary throughout 2008.

  • 50th Anniversary Brochure - A 2 page PDF of the City's official 50th Anniversary brochure.

  • Grande Prairie 1958 Brochure - A PDF of a City brochure from 1958.  Also included is a map of the boundaries of the City from 1954. 

  • Photo Gallery - Various pictures of 50th Anniversary events and general City pictures over the last 50 years.

  •  Photo Contest Winners - The results are in.  See the winning pictures here.


50th Anniversary Committee

Thank you to all the Committee members for their hard work on this initiative!

Ald Bill Given, Chair
Mayor Dwight Logan
Ald Gladys Blackmore
Ald Alex Gustafson
Elmer Borstad
Gerry Mazer
Marge Mueller
Mary Nutting
Dan Pearcy
Someh Niengor
Jenny Tetreau