The City of Grande Prairie is encouraging the public to take part in a process to help name the Third Fire Station.
This is the first time residents have been invited to participate in the naming of a City fire facility.
The two existing stations bear the names of historical community figures. The North Hall is named after William Salmond – an area pioneer – and the South Hall recognizes Pete Eagar – the first full-time Fire Chief of the Grande Prairie Fire Department.
“This is an opportunity to involve citizens in a positive, community-building experience,” says Dan Lemieux, Fire Chief. “We want to celebrate the contributions of our founders.”
Residents can send an e-mail to thirdfirehall@cityofgp.com with a nominee and a rationale of 100 words or less explaining why the Third Fire Station should be named after that person.
Proposals can also be mailed to Rick Adair at P.O. Bag 4000, Grande Prairie, AB, T8V 6V3.
A safety related prize will be awarded for the winning submission!
“The Station doesn’t necessarily have to be named after a fire-related figure,” says Rick Adair, Project Manager of the Third Fire Station. “The Grande Prairie Fire Department appreciates the role all our community builders played in shaping the city.”
The deadline for nominees is September 15. City Council will have final approval of the Third Fire Station name.
The new facility, located at 97 Avenue and 118 Street, will open in Spring 2012.
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