Featured Events in Grande Prairie in February, 2025 (August Updated)

About the Event Join us for an engaging and impactful seminar led by Olympian and Safe Sport advocate Allison Forsyth, founder of Generation Safe. Allison has been a trailblazer in Safe Sport education and awareness, resonating with over 50 sport organizations and more than 5,000 people across Canada. Her real-talk approach, combined with her lived experience as a survivor of sexual abuse within the sport system, provides a unique and crucial perspective on creating safer environments in sport. Recently named one of Canada’s Top 25 Women of Influence in 2023, Allison will share her guiding principles on transforming Safe Sport policies into actionable practices. With extensive experience, including co-founding ITP Sport, the only full-service Safe Sport consulting agency in Canada, and serving as the Safe Sport Officer for Canada Soccer, Allison brings both professional and personal insights to the conversation. Attendees will gain a deep understanding of trauma-informed approaches and learn practical strategies for systemic implementation of Safe Sport from national to grassroots levels. Whether you are a coach, administrator, athlete, or parent, this seminar will equip you with the tools and knowledge to contribute to a safer, more inclusive sport community for all. Information Source: Grande Prairie Regional Sport Connection | eventbrite

Doors at 7 Meet Brayden King, the 6’9” dynamo whose larger-than-life stage presence is turning heads across North America. Hailing from Weyburn, SK, and now proudly reppin’ Alberta, Brayden rocked his way to stardom after snagging the legendary “Golden Ticket” on Season 21 of American Idol. In just 3 years, he unleashed three singles that cracked the Top 100 on Canadian Country Radio. Luke Bryan dubbed King “The Perfect mix between Ed Sheeran and Stapleton.” King’s latest single, “Nickelback,” featuring Nickelback’s drummer Daniel Adair, has gained over 1 million views on social media and 80,000+ streams. Even Nickelback’s frontman, Chad Kroeger, gave it his stamp of approval. This track has paved the way for King’s debut album, Stayin’ Wild, a 12-song collection released in November 2024. Where Brayden truly thrives is on the road, performing over 100 shows a year. His high-voltage, in-your-face performances are nothing short of unforgettable. Whether he’s rocking major festivals like Boots & Hearts and Country Thunder or lighting up dive bars and Honky Tonks, King delivers an electrifying show to every stage. In just three short years, Brayden King has earned the title of the literal LARGEST Rising Star in Canadian Country Music. Information Source: Brayden King | eventbrite

The Athletic Taping Course hosted by the Grande Prairie Regional Sport Connection and facilitated by Steven Novakowski, PT with Kinesis Physio is an opportunity for athletes, coaches, and trainers to learn the art of taping. This course covers things you need to know to effectively apply athletic tape to prevent and treat sports injuries. Please wear comfortable athletic attire to this course – preferably shorts and a T-shirt. Information Source: Grande Prairie Regional Sport Connection | eventbrite

Join us for an unforgettable evening with comedians Byron Bertram, Dale Ward, and Troo Knot! Enjoy a delicious prime rib dinner, served at 7 PM, followed by the comedy show at 8 PM. Enjoy drinks throughout the evening, and stick around for a special post-show happy hour in Skylark Lounge. Don’t miss out on this comedy event of the season—grab your tickets now and get ready to laugh! 🎤 Information Source: Pomeroy Hotel Grande Prairie | eventbrite