Congratulations to the City of Grande Prairie on your Alberta Age-Friendly Recognition Award

Alberta’s government is pleased to recognize the City of Grande Prairie for its commitment to creating a more age-friendly community through its Aging Well Together initiative. 

Left to Right: MLA Ron Wiebe, Mayor Jackie Clayton, MLA Nolan Dyck

On Monday, June 1, 2026, during the Seniors’ Week Provincial Launch Event, the City of Grande Prairie was recognized with the Age-Friendly Alberta Recognition Award. The award recognizes communities that are taking meaningful steps to support older adults by creating inclusive, accessible, and supportive environments.

Launched in 2024, the City’s Aging Well Together initiative was developed to better understand and respond to the needs of residents aged 55 and older. Through surveys, open houses, and discussions, 721 residents, caregivers, service providers, and community organizations helped shape the Aging Well Together 2025 Priorities & Goals, which outlines practical actions to support aging well in Grande Prairie.

The initiative focuses on accessibility, mobility and connectivity, communication and technology, affordable living, social participation and wellness, and community supports for older adults. Grande Prairie has already made strong progress through initiatives such as weekly walking groups, expanded recreation programming, intergenerational activities, volunteer supports, accessibility improvements, and partnerships with the Primary Care Network.

For more information about the Age-Friendly Alberta Recognition Program, the Alberta Age-Friendly Community of Practice, and tools and resources for building age-friendly communities, visit Age-friendly communities.