Welcome to Our Community, A Great Place to Call Home
If incredible career opportunities in health care aren't enough to entice you to relocate to the County of Grande Prairie, the burgeoning industry, beautiful landscapes, rich history, resources and close-knit communities will!
Our Location
The County of Grande Prairie is part of the Great Plains Region in Northwestern Alberta, in an area also known as the South Peace Country.
A Sneak Peek
Surrounding the City of Grande Prairie are the rural communities, five hamlets, three towns and one village that make up the County of Grande Prairie. This area, which boasts one of the largest dinosaur bone deposits in Canada's west, a scenic mountain range, forests and valleys, prime farm land and resource-rich earth, was also the first established county in the province.
There is something to offer everyone, regardless of their lifestyle and preferences:
- Modern recreational facilities, including arenas, golf courses, ski hills, trails, indoor and outdoor athletic facilities, rodeo grounds, parks, playgrounds and more
- Community facilities, including farmer's markets, centres for seniors, community organizations, churches and more
- Support for those who wish to specialize or do research in specific fields of medicine
- Historical sites, including a world-class dinosaur museum
- Elementary, high and post-secondary schools
Highlights from Our Communities
Economic Growth
When they're considering relocation, many physicians are often concerned about the economic health of the community they wish to practise in and whether or not it will be able to offer their family members employment opportunities, as well. In short, the economy in the County of Grande Prairie is booming because industries that include oil and gas, tourism and forestry continue to grow at a rapid rate. The positive effects of the industries' growth have cascaded to others, creating a new opportunity around every corner, and drawing people from throughout Canada and around the world to the region.
To learn more about what the County of Grande Prairie can offer you and your family, please visit the following sites:
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County of Grande Prairie No.1
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Town of Sexsmith
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Town of Beaverlodge
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Town of Wembley
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City of Grande Prairie
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Village of Hythe
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Alberta Medical Association
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DiscoverThePeaceCountry.com
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Rural Physicians Action Plan
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Grande Prairie Chamber of Commerce
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Northern Alberta Development Council
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Rural Remote Northern Program
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Grande Prairie Tourism