Catch a Live Play at the Grande Prairie Theatre
The County of Grande Prairie is located in Canada's Peace River Country's northwest. It lies approximately 456km (283 mi) north of Edmonton at the intersection with Highway 43 (part of the CANAMEX Corridor) and Highway 40. Grande Prairie was Alberta's seventh-largest municipality in 2016. It had a population totaling 63.166. It was also one of the fastest-growing communities in Canada between 2001 and 2006. The dinosaur is now an unofficial symbol of the city, thanks to its discovery in the north and west regions of Grande Prairie. Because of its proximity to migration routes and summer nesting areas, the city adopted the trumpeter Swan symbol. Because of this nickname, Grande Prairie is sometimes called "Swan City."
Brief History
Grande Prairie was visited by a representative of the Canadian Wildlife Service in 1926. It was there that the swans were found nesting. Grande Prairie became the "Home of Trumpeter Swans" shortly after its charter was granted in 1958.
The United States of America and Canada have collaborated to save the species by collaborating on wildlife management and legislation.
The original City Hall was shared with the City's Welfare Officer and the Peace Region Planning Commission. Each mayor was elected for a two-year term. The council consisted of six aldermen. The building was set on fire in February 1961 and rebuilt quickly using newer facilities on June 6, 1962.
The Daily-Herald Tribune launched on April 6, 1964. The Grande Prairie Herald was the previous name. The Herald was destroyed in a fire in 1939. It was merged with the Northern Tribune to create the Grande Prairie Herald-Tribune.
Grande Prairie, which was granted cityhood in 1992, has grown steadily as the main service hub of Peace River Country.
Its economy grew twice as fast as the national average over 15 years, and its population grew twice between 1958-1975.
Grande Prairie's already strong economy saw a boom after discovering Elmworth Deep Basin Gas Field in late 1977. In 1979, the city was struck by a housing crisis. Rents rose, and home prices increased. Construction also grew rapidly in tandem with rising housing costs. Grande Prairie experienced a second boom in 2006 and 2007. In a very short period, this brought thousands to Grande Prairie. Rapid growth led to rapid adaptation and mitigation.
2014 marked the 100th anniversary. Since then, Grande Prairie has experienced steady growth and continues to strive to be a leader of innovation and resourcefulness. Grande Prairie's commitment is clear in its major initiatives, such as the Eastlink Centre or the Community Knowledge Campus.
Grand Prairie Theatre
Grande Prairie Live Theatre is Canada's largest community theatre company. GPLT produces seven shows per season and a variety of concerts, special events, and film programming. These productions are a delight for over 11,000 people each year. To produce high-quality community theatre, GPLT depends heavily on nearly 300 volunteers.
GPLT is located in downtown Grande Prairie. The 161-seat venue can be rented for special events or as community space.
Grande Prairie Live Theatre has over 57 years of experience in producing entertainment. They are always looking for ways to increase their audience, volunteer base, and talent pool.
The roots of theatre date back to 1932, when "The Good Companion Players" was formed. Grande Prairie was a cultural hub in 1932, featuring a 50-voice male choir and a symphony orchestra. The Little Theatre Group Orchestra was founded in 1935. During the Second World War, theater and music groups were disbanded. A few performances by the United Church Players and St. Joseph's Dramatic Society during those years. The Grande Prairie Players was formed in 1958. The Grande Prairie Players and Operatic Society merged forces in 1962 to create the Grande Prairie Little Theatre Society. It was officially established on January 16, 1963. Grande Prairie Little Theatre was transformed into Grande Prairie Live Theatre in 2001 due to changing times.
They've performed a variety of plays in many genres. 318 productions have been produced over the past 56 years. Plus, over 100 concerts! Festivals! They also incubated the Reel Shorts Film Festival, which ran for 10 years, and the Grande Prairie Children's Festival, which ran for two years. This is a remarkable collection of artwork from a diverse group of talented and enthusiastic volunteers. As our region has grown, they have expanded. They have grown from two shows per year in 1963 with 35 volunteers to 84 nights of entertainment in 2021 with nearly 300 volunteers.
The Grand Prairie Theatre is an intimate venue that provides a great way to spend an evening with friends or family. You can catch both classics and modern productions, all in one place. If you are interested in seeing what’s coming up at the theatre, be sure to visit their
website for more information on upcoming shows!










