Local musicians entertain every Friday and Saturday evening in the Wild Horse Casino & Lounge start at 7:30 p.m.

There is no admission fee.

The casino is open until 1 a.m. daily.

Every Thursday this spring the Wild Horse Casino & Lounge will be hosting slot tournaments at 7 p.m.

Registration starts at 5 p.m.

The tournaments are free and there are cash and other prizes up for grabs.

The Peace Region Energy Show – May 15-16 at Evergreen Park- is the largest gathering of energy professionals in the region.

With over 400 exhibitors and thousands of attendees, our event provides a unique opportunity for businesses to showcase their products and services, generate leads, and build lasting relationships.

For more information on the Show visit: https://www.grandeprairiechamber.com/pres/

Evergreen Park is hosting its first Indigenous Celebration on June 8-9.

The two-day event will feature Indian Relay Racing and also include drummers, singers and dancers; tipis; Indigenous food; Indigenous arts and crafts; and more.

Peace Country residents will have a chance to see for themselves the extreme and intense Indian Relay Racing as it makes its first Grande Prairie appearance at J.D.A. Raceway at Evergreen Park.

Riding bareback and often decked out in traditional markings and attire, teams race around the track competing in a relay race with horse exchanges in front of the grandstand.

“The competitors relish being able to celebrate our culture’s history through this sport,” said relay racing spokesperson Kimberly Big Crow. “It ties into cultural education and connects the younger generation to their elders, which enhances skill-building and family values within our people.”

This event, Evergreen Park hopes, will be the start of a much larger annual Indigenous celebration and showcase at the Park.

“The Indigenous community is very important to us. We want to partner with our local First Nation and Mette settlements to build a showcase of Indigenous culture and heritage,” said Park General Manager Kim Randall. “The Indian relay races are truly a unique expression of the connection between Indigenous Culture and the Horse.”

Also competing, in flat races, will be Lady Warriors, Chiefs and Little Braves.

Alberta Indian Relay Racing is an organization that welcomes participants from all Nations with the largest network of Indian relay professionals in Canada focusing on the revitalization of the centuries-old sport.

“Indian Relay Racing has been a proud tradition for over 300 years,” said Big Crow. “Our mandate is to provide exposure not only for our culture and heritage, but to showcase the horsemanship of Indian Relay Racing teams … and also for fans to see firsthand what the sport of Indian Relay entails.”

The races start at 1 p.m. each day and doors open at noon.

General seating tickets and Aureus Energy Services 50/50 raffle tickets are available on the Evergreen Park website here. Admission tickets are $25 for adults and $15 for those 11 to 17 and 65 and over. Children 10 and under are free.

There are also several sponsorship options. For information on sponsorships contact Evergreen Park Marketing & Sponsorship Manager Don Moon at 587-298-0548 or dmoon@evergreenpark.ca

Upwards of 300 are expected at the Seniors Tea in the TARA Events Centre at Evergreen Park on June 13 from 12:30-3 p.m.

The bi-annual event offers an afternoon of socializing, refreshments, snacks, door prizes and live entertainment to the region’s seniors.

The 2024 Seniors Tea is hosted in collaboration from the Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) teams in the City of Grande Prairie, County of Grande Prairie, Beaverlodge, Wembley and Sexsmith.

Aaron Goodvin is coming home to the Peace Country July 19th in the TARA Energy Services Centre at Evergreen Park!

The concert is a fundraiser for the Canadian Mental Health Association.

TJ Ruckus will open the show and tickets are available at: https://evergreenpark.ticketspice.com/aaron-goodvin-concert

Goodvin, a native of Spirit River, burst onto the country music scene with his debut album, “Aaron Goodvin,” which garnered critical and commercial acclaim and established him as a rising star in the industry. He won a prestigious Juno Awards Album of the Year nomination for his sophomore album, “V,” and award wins including CCMA Songwriter of the Year. 

In addition to his success as a recording artist, Goodvin is also a sought-after songwriter, penning hits for some of the biggest names in country music including Luke Bryan, Jon Pardi, and Cole Swindell.

Goodvin has toured extensively throughout Canada, the US and Europe, most notably with a string of sold-out shows in his first-ever headline tour in 2023. 

His new EP, set for release in the Fall of 2024, will take fans on a musical journey that’s bound to get their feet tapping and their hearts racing!

You can visit his website here.