GRIMSHAW

Located 179 km north of Grande Prairie, Alberta, on Highway 2 is the Town of Grimshaw, with a population of 2435 people. (2004 stats) It is only 21 km south of the town of Peace River.

Main street Grimshaw

Grimshaw was named after Dr. M.E. Grimshaw , a native of Kingston Ontario, who established a medical practice in the Village of Peace River Crossing in 1914. He served on the village council for many years holding offices of reeve, village commissioner and later the position of mayor. Grimshaw's location was chosen by the Central Canada Railway in 1917 and was surveyed by Alfred Driscoll in September 1921. When the site was first surveyed it was commonly known as "the stop" by many railway crews. On February 18, 1930 the hamlet was established as the "Village of Grimshaw" and became the town on February 2, 1953.

Situated along the highway, in the centre of town is the Grimshaw Tourist Booth. The office is made from an old train caboose. The Mile Zero Monument marks Mile Zero of the Mackenzie Highway. The Mackenzie Highway was named after the explorer Alexander Mackenzie. The vital supply route to the north started at Grimshaw and continued north to Yellowknife in the Northwest Territories.

Across the street from the Grimshaw Tourist Booth is the Mile 0 Mackenzie Highway Antique Truck Museum, dedicated to restoration of antique trucks. Also features Mackenzie Highway Construction History, and belt buckle collection. Each year the Antique Truck Museum hosts the Annual Trucker Reunion, bringing people from across Canada to visit and renew memories of the early days of trucking in the north.

Grimshaw's main industries are being the service and supply centre for oil and gas, agriculture and forestry.

The Grimshaw Centennial Recreation Park, includes tennis courts, swimming pool, with RV park and ball diamonds.

Events: All night slow pitch tournament held each year in June. Canada Day Celebration, July 1. North Peace Stampede held in August at the North Peace Stampede Grounds at Lac Cardinal, 3km north and 5km west of Grimshaw.

2008 EVENTS OF THE PEACE COUNTRY

Lac Cardinal Regional Pioneer Village Museum located 5 km north and 2 km west of Grimshaw. Open May to September. (780) 332-2030.

Kennedy Elementary School	Holy Family School

Schools:
Kennedy Elementary School. Kindergarten to Grade 6 with over 300 students attending, (780) 332-4066.
-Grimshaw Jr Sr High School. Grades 7 to 12 with over 200 students attending this school, (780) 332-4075.
-Holy Family School, K to Grade 9. 5002-47 Street. (780) 332-4550. School Website.
Senior High Students (7-12) are bussed to Peace River.

Grimshaw Public Library. 5007-Bing Avenue. (780) 332-4553.

The Grimshaw-Berwyn and District Community Health Centre has 24 hour emergency service including long term care beds. 5621-Wilcox Road.(780) 332-6500.

A vicious wind reaching over 150 km per hour raged through Grimshaw doing considerable damage on June 30, 2003. It has shattered windows, destroying the roofs and siding of many businesses. The Memorial Area had much damage to it as a portion of the building caved in.

For more information on Grimshaw visit the Town of Grimshaw website
Town of Grimshaw (780) 332-4626.

Grimshaw and District Chamber of Commerce. (780) 332-2143.

Jan 2008- Peace River and Grimshaw will jointly host the 2010 Alberta Summer Games. The Games are held every 2 years and is Alberta's largest sporting event that features approximately 3000 athletes.

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Grimshaw is a strong farming community.

Grimshaw Curling Club hosts the Truckers & Operators Bonspiel each year. One of the bigger events of the area with approximately 32 rinks. 4 sheets of ice. 5008-47 Avenue(780) 332-4774.

Memorial Arena. Home to the Grimshaw Huskies (Senior Hockey team) NPHL, that challenges other teams in the Peace Country including the Manning Comets, Fairview Kings, Lakeland Eagles (from McLennan) High Prairie Regals, the Spirit River Rangers, Peace River Stampeders, Fort St John Flyers, Falher Pirates, Grande Prairie Athletics and the Valleyview Jets..
2007-2008 NPHL Hockey Schedule

Holy Catholic Family Church. One of the many churches in Grimshaw.

Mile Zero News. Local newspaper publishes every Wednesday with a circulation of approximately 1292. Established in 1977. (780) 332-2215.