ABOUT GRANDE PRAIRIE
The city of Grande Prairie is located just north of the 55th parallel (55_10.1_N_118_47.9_W). At an altitude of 669m (2195ft) above sea level.
The latest census information (2005) shows a population of 44,631 and a growth rate (1996 – 2005) of 43%.
Grande Prairie is currently (2005) Alberta’s 7th largest city and is the largest city between
Edmonton and Fairbanks Alaska, and serves as the economic and transportation hub for a trading area of over 250,000 people.
Major industries include Oil and Gas, Agriculture, Forestry Services, Technology and Transportation.
