Growing the North Conference
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An annual conference discussing economic development issues and opportunities relevant to the Peace Region from a global perspective.
Another incredible Growing the North is in the books.
Thank you to our sponsors, speakers, partners, and attendees who came together to share ideas, build connections, and help shape the future of the North. Growing the North continues to be a place where leaders, innovators, and communities come together to learn, collaborate, and move our region forward.
Thank you for being part of it. We look forward to seeing you again next year.
02/21/2026
County Reeve Amanda McDonald brought greetings this week to officially open the 17th Annual Growing the North Conference. As a founding partner and organizing committee member, the County of Grande Prairie is proud to be part of an event that brings communities together to learn, connect, and strengthen the North.
Thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to the conversations that move our region forward, and to those visiting our beautiful County for the first time, we are glad you joined us. A sincere thank you to the outstanding team at Evergreen Park and to the organizing committee for delivering another successful conference.
City of Grande Prairie
Community Futures Grande Prairie & Region
Farm Credit Canada
Grande Prairie & District Chamber of Commerce
Grande Prairie Friendship Centre
Innovate Northwest
Grande Prairie Regional Tourism Association
Municipal District of Greenview No. 16
02/19/2026
Proudly supporting the Growing the North Conference alongside Nolan Dyck, MLA and Henry Goertzen, Councillor of MacKenzie County
KORE is excited to be part of strengthening and growing business across our region.
If you’re attending the conference, please stop by our booth—we’d be happy to connect and answer any questions you may have.
02/19/2026
Today is your last chance to experience the Taste of the Peace Local Market, presented by Farm Credit Canada, at Growing the North! 🎉
The market is open to the public all day until 5:00 pm at the TARA Centre at Evergreen Park and you do not need to be registered for the conference to stop by and shop.
Come support an incredible lineup of Peace Region vendors, including:
54+Pine
Shade Tree Chocolate Studio Ltd.
Wooden Nickel Ranch
Grain Bin Brewing
Black Bear Creek Farms
A Counter Full
Stolen Harvest Meadery
Creative Earth Art
Eagle Hill Farm
Broken Tine Orchard
Rooted Kitchen
CJ Alpacas
Crooked Creek Salsa
Peace Country Bison Jerky
Tallow and Crumb
Salty Chickadees
Latitude 55
Evergreen Park
Peace Country Milling & Grains
Whether you're looking for handcrafted goods, locally made treats, farm-fresh products, or unique gifts, this market is a celebration of the entrepreneurs and producers who help power our regional economy.
📍 Main Foyer, TARA Centre at Evergreen Park
⏰ Open until 5:00 pm
🌾 Open to the public
Don’t miss your chance to shop local and taste the Peace!
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55051 Township Road 710
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