Valley Alive

10/08/2026

🔥 Fire Prevention Week Open House – Thursday, October 8, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM

📍 Grand Valley Fire Station: 2 Watson Road, Grand Valley

We’re excited to welcome families, neighbours, and community members to the Grand Valley & District Fire Department’s Fire Prevention Week Open House!

Bring the whole family for an evening of learning, exploring, and hands‑on fire safety activities. You’ll be able to:

🚒 Tour the fire trucks

🎨 Visit our public education & colouring booth

💦 Try the hose and target challenge

🧯 Practice fire extinguisher use

🏠 Learn home escape planning in our training building

🚗 Watch a live vehicle extrication demonstration

Fire Prevention Week is all about empowering our community to Prevent, Prepare, and Stay Safe, and this event is a great way to get involved.

We hope to see you there! 🔥👨‍🚒👩‍🚒

10/08/2026

📢 Employment Opportunity – Join Our Team!

The Town of Grand Valley is currently accepting applications for a Recreation Programmer and Facility Operator.

This is a full-time, 12-to-18-month contract position, reporting to and supporting the Recreation Facilities Manager.

📅 Application Deadline: Thursday, October 29, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.

Interested in joining our team and helping support recreation programs and facilities in our community?

👉 Check out the full job posting and application details on the Town’s Employment Opportunities page:
https://www.townofgrandvalley.ca/municipal-government/employment/
Please share with anyone who may be interested!

09/25/2026

🎡 The 154th Grand Valley Fall Fair is here! Join the fun September 25–27, 2026, and celebrate our community’s agricultural traditions.

Check out the activities and events at https://grandvalleyfallfair.ca/ and plan your visit. See you at the fair! 🍂

09/25/2026

Save the date!

09/17/2026

Meet the candidates running in the upcoming 2026 Grand Valley Municipal Election!
This is your opportunity to meet the candidates in person, ask questions, and learn more before casting your vote.

This meeting is hosted by the Grand Valley Small Business Group which is a non profit collective of local business owners in East Luther Grand Valley & immediate surrounding areas.

Meeting will be moderated by Doug Harkness (past chair of the Dufferin Board of Trade).

09/04/2026

🎬 FILMING COMING TO DOWNTOWN GRAND VALLEY!
Downtown Grand Valley will soon be getting a little Hollywood treatment!
Beginning Tuesday, September 8, crews will be preparing several downtown locations for the filming of the production “Rogue.” Filming will take place at various locations between September 11 and September 22. See the attached schedule below.
🚧 During this time, residents and visitors can expect temporary road closures, intermittent traffic delays, parking restrictions and production activity throughout the downtown.
Most importantly – our downtown businesses will remain OPEN! Access will be maintained, and alternative parking and shuttle service will be available during road closures.
Please allow some extra time when travelling through Downtown Grand Valley and follow the directions of OPP officers, flag persons and production staff.🎥

07/03/2026

06/26/2026

Head's Up Grand Valley Changes to Waste collection are coming for the week of June 29th !

The Canada Day holiday is coming up NEXT WEEK! Here's what you need to know for waste collection:

➡️There will be NO waste collection on Wednesday, July 1st.

➡️Place all garbage, blue carts & green bins out for collection ONE DAY LATER (for Wednesday & Thursday collections ONLY).

➡️Monday & Tuesday collections will REMAIN on the REGULAR schedule.

For missed residential recycling collections, call 1-877-426-4351. For all other missed collections, call GFL at 1-888-941-3345 ext. 1.

06/26/2026

Reminder - BIA Canada Day Car Show - Wednesday, July 1st 11-2 p.m. Downtown Grand Valley.

🚗🇨🇦 GRAND VALLEY BIA ANNUAL CANADA DAY CAR SHOW 🇨🇦🚗Celebrate Canada Day in Classic Style!
Join us in Downtown Grand Valley on Wednesday, July 1 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for an afternoon filled with classic cars, community spirit, and Canada Day fun!
🎶 Live Entertainment
🏆 Cash Prizes for Best Cars
🚘 Classic & Custom Vehicles
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-Friendly Atmosphere
🚗 Entrant Fee: $20 per vehicle - Ccash only
Bring your lawn chair, stroll downtown, and enjoy one of Grand Valley’s favourite Canada Day traditions!

📍 Downtown Grand Valley
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06/26/2026

🎆 Celebrate Canada Day with Fireworks in Grand Valley! 🇨🇦

End your Canada Day celebrations with a spectacular fireworks display hosted by the Grand Valley BIA!

📅 Tuesday, July 1
🕘 Fireworks begin at dusk
📍 Grand Valley Agricultural Grounds

Bring your family, friends, and lawn chairs, and enjoy an unforgettable evening under the stars as we celebrate our community and Canada together.

Thank you to the Grand Valley BIA for hosting this exciting Canada Day tradition.

We look forward to seeing you there! 🍁🎇