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In this issue

Q&A with the president of the GPCA, Sean Gray.......................................................................... 6 Message from the COO of the GPCA, Carmen Lemay.............................................................. 8 Message from the premier of Alberta, the Honourable Jason Kenney....................... 10 Message from the minister of infrastructure, Prasad Panda................................................ 11

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Tell me about yourself and how long you have been president of the GPCA for.

Previously, how were you involved with the GPCA and for how long?

and health exams, and the economy has taken

This is my first year as the president and I have been part of the association for four or five years.

Previously I was a board member and served on some committees up until now.

How has the association evolved since you’ve been a member? Why should one join the association?

What are some major projects in the area and why is this exciting?

opportunities to offer more services for our

Ongoing right now is the Grande Prairie Composite High School. There are also a number of large dealerships which were just completed, like Windsor Ford and Hansen Ford, and they are just starting construction on the new Dodge dealership, Nor-Lan Chrysler Jeep Dodge. As well, the hospital will finally, after 10 years, be finished this year.

Given the economy right now there isn’t a whole lot on the go, so it’s exciting that there are any projects. Especially with the car dealerships, these are some of the biggest ones in Western Canada, if not all of Canada. This hospital is also a state-of-the-art facility; I’ve toured it a little bit and it’s really nice inside there.

What are some initiatives and main priorities for the association this year?

Lots of businesses seem to be struggling at the moment as well.

It’s always growing and we are looking at more members. We are trying to do the best we can.

We do a lot of behind the scenes stuff that our members don’t directly see, such as when we advocate and lobby within the government and stuff like that. We are trying to now focus more on the stuff that our members get direct benefit from and can see, so we are looking at trying to offer some sort of a benefits package similar to what the chamber of commerce has. We also want to focus on networking, that is part of the evolution that has been ongoing in my time with the association.

Directly, people don’t see what we do since it’s mostly behind the scenes, but a lot of people are chomping at the government’s doorstep to keep things good for construction and we have a lot to do with prompt payment legislation that recently got put through. Also, with our BuildWorks

We will continue to advocate for our industry and employers of our members. I’m looking at trying to restructure BuildWorks a little bit along with the joint ventures we partner with. We are working with the other construction associations to re-establish that as a better platform for our projects. We are trying to look into diversifying our association a little bit and branch into more networking and things like that, trying to give more to the members and offer more services.

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How has COVID-19 affected the industry?

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It’s changed the way people do work and the way projects are run. There are way more safety measures in place than ever before. Lots of screening 6

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to find work and bid on work and we are definitely focusing more on some networking and trying to help people grow their businesses directly and find more contacts and relationships that way.

What do members have to look forward to this year?

The event that is always a big thing for us and our members is the golf tournament. That’s usually the biggest event of the year, we are looking to year if COVID allows that, but we are struggling a little because of that. We are hog tied to what we are allowed to reopen, so it’s a questionable year for what the future holds. l

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Message from the COO of the GPCA

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A few stats from 2020: we had 195 projects closed in our BuildWorks plan room and membership ended at 175 companies.

BuildWorks Alberta had to make a very quick switch to a new platform early in the year. This was a learning curve for both members and us an association.

I think that we can all agree that the COVID-19 pandemic really affected our events, classroom use, general office operations, and meetings. We had a brief period where the office was only open half days but felt we could continue to operate regular hours with increased safety measures to best serve our members. We thank each and every one of you for being cooperative and understanding as we were all figuring out the new safe work procedures.

We fortunately were able to host the appreciation barbecue in June and the golf tournament in September.

We had to make some alterations to both to accommodate the COVID restrictions, but they were both still well attended and successful.

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Building now, and for the future Budget 2021 brings very welcome news for Albertans and the construction sector.

I am pleased to share that a record $1.7 billion has been slated for 2021-2022 infrastructure spending.

Over the next three years, this money will create opportunities for the private sector and translate into hundreds of construction projects across the province that will employ 50,000 workers in direct jobs, and a further 40,000 indirectly. These projects will bring long-term benefits to communities, strengthening Alberta now and into the future.

Last year, government added $1.4 billion to its capital plan, which helped create thousands of jobs. Employers adopted stringent measures so that workers would be safe from COVID exposure, and in the grip of the pandemic, government-funded construction projects have stayed on course.

I commend all the companies and workers who followed precautions and kept the industry working.

In total, the 2021 Capital Plan will invest $20.7 billion in construction and maintenance of schools, roads, hospitals and other projects to get Albertans back to work while building important infrastructure that communities need.

This unprecedented investment in infrastructure is a flagship piece of govern-

ment’s plan to protect lives and livelihoods. The construction of new roads and public works will put Alberta on track to be the best place for companies to do business. Private investment in every sector will support economic growth and diversification.

A necessary part of Alberta’s recovery plan is to take steps to support northern municipalities with infrastructure investments that foster job creation, both during and after construction. Northern communities have paid the price of the pandemic, fires and floods, and closures and layoffs in the energy sector due to the crash in oil prices and lack of market access. Nevertheless, construction of important projects remains underway or has been completed.

In Grande Prairie, the long awaited hospital is speeding toward the day when it will open its doors and begin accepting patients. Alberta Health Services will be recruiting and training staff, and Alberta Infrastructure has begun work on an additional 28-bed mental health unit and 32bed medical unit. Once commissioned, the hospital will play a critical role for health care in the Grande Prairie area, providing patients with world-class medical care closer to home.

It’s been 20 years since the Grande Prairie high school saw upgrades, which is why I was pleased to sign off on a nearly $80 million replacement school on the corner

of 112 Avenue and 105 Street. The new school will have a capacity of 1,600 students and support dynamic and collaborative learning in a wide range of academic and non-academic subjects. This is in addition to three other school projects currently being worked on in Grande Prairie: Harry Balfour School Replacement, O’Brien Lake West, and St. Patrick Catholic School.

This represents a combined investment of more than $160 million for schools in the Grande Prairie area.

These are examples of infrastructure investment that support communities where they need it most. Each project generates local jobs, both on and off the worksite. Local manufacturers, suppliers, and trucking companies experience a jump in business. Local restaurants and grocery stores gain new customers. Contractors can hire staff and skilled Albertans will be able to work at their trade.

The COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically changed lives and livelihoods throughout the province. Government’s funding in Budget 2021 protects both. Targeted infrastructure investment from government and private companies are essential to Alberta’s recovery.

I am confident that with this increased investment, construction and other tradesrelated industries will have a healthy future in the Grande Prairie area and across the province. l Building the Grande Prairie & Peace Region 2021 11

Message from the Mayor of Grande Prairie

Jackie clayton

It is my pleasure to bring greetings to Building the Grande Prairie and Peace Region magazine and its readers.

Anyone who has lived in the Peace Region knows that we embody a strong and resilient spirit. It is with certainty that the COVID-19 pandemic challenged our spirit, but I am glad to share that as of January 2021 there are indicators of economic recovery in Grande Prairie and region.

January 2021 housing starts and building permit values are up compared to January 2020, prior to the pandemic. The local real estate market remains stable, regional unemployment has dropped, and provincial upstream oil and gas investment is forecast to increase in 2021 after record lows in 2020. Combined with the ongoing COVID-19 vaccine roll-out, these tell us that the economy will recover.

In 2020, the City of Grande Prairie quickly realized the importance of economic recovery and allocated $1 million to the COVID-19 Economic Recovery Fund to support grants and programs to local businesses that serve as immediate economic relief and provide direct economic stimulus. One program resulting from the fund is the COVID-19 Economic Recovery Grant Program that includes the Beautification and Patio Grant, Local Marketing Grant, resulting in a total $500,000 of the Economic Recovery Fund allocated.

To stimulate the economy in 2020, the City approved many shovel-ready construction projects, resulting in an additional $14.8 million planned investment in capital infrastructure than originally budgeted.

Looking forward, the City of Grande Prairie has embarked on an ambitious 2021 construction season, with many exciting projects coming to the community this year. Notably, the Downtown Rehabilitation and Streetscapes Project returns with the replacement of underground infrastructure with bigger pipes that prepare our city centre for higher density development. The aboveground upgrades will also help create a modern, walkable, pedestrian-friendly streetscape that attracts regional shoppers to Grande Prairie.

This summer, the City of Grande Prairie is investing approximately $54.5 million in other capital projects including roads, sidewalks, trails, bridges, recreation amenities, a new activity and reception centre, and more. It is our largest capital plan in history and city council and I look forward to seeing the long-lasting impact of coming together to build much-needed, high-quality infrastructure in Grande Prairie.

In closing, I thank each and everyone of you for what you bring to our community. Your contributions and resilience in years past have supported Grande Prairie in establishing itself as an economic engine in the province. l

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Canada’s economic recovery powered by infrastructure

By Mary Van Buren, President, Canadian Construction Association

The world in 2021 looks very different from what many of us could have imagined just over 14 months ago. COVID-19 has highlighted our resiliency as an industry. Companies and their employees adapted quickly to new ways of working and continued to deliver the essential services that Canadians rely on every day. This is a point of pride we all share as we forge ahead, focused on economic recovery.

policies” run counter to the principles of free trade and fair procurement. Protectionism is never the right solution. Now is the time for provinces and industries across Canada to work together in our pandemic economic recovery efforts. The benefits of free trade are well known. Removing trade barriers reduces the cost of doing business, which will increase investment and jobs.

We are advocating that part of the federal government’s strategy to accelerate economic recovery across Canada must include infrastructure investment supported by training. While billions of dollars have already been earmarked through the Investing in Canada Plan, these funds are sitting in limbo between layers of government.

These billions, while necessary, are not sufficient to address the serious deficit of our aging infrastructure, as we have outlined in the Canadian Infrastructure Report Card.

Academic studies suggest that for every dollar spent on infrastructure there is a three-dollar return on investment.

The funding must also be better planned, ensuring that municipalities, provinces, and the federal government are lined up, and that project tenders and the related new build, maintenance, or retrofit flow smoothly. Canada needs year-over-year consistency and a longer-term strategy to promote economic stability and boost employment, so a 12-year plan is not enough. Infrastructure operates on a 25-year cycle, which is why the Canadian Construction Association (CCA) has been calling on the federal government to commit to a 25-year plan for infrastructure investment in Canada with prescribed annual commitment levels.

A clear, fair, balanced, and flexible program will create jobs, enhance communities, and ensure stability in the Canadian economy over the years to come. Part of the plan must include the swift rollout of existing funds from the Investing in Canada Plan and greater flexibility in how funds are allocated to meet specific provincial and municipal needs.

With improved coordination, communication, and transparency between all levels of government, infrastructure investments can be delivered more efficiently, speeding up the start of projects and getting people back to work.

The recent announcement of Canada’s first-ever National Infrastructure Assessment is a step in the right direction. While the federal government has shown leadership in reimbursing for COVID-19 costs on federal projects, provincial and municipal governments should follow. Maintaining a free-flowing system of trade and labour mobility between provinces has never been more important, both within Canada and externally. Interprovincial trade barriers and “buy-local

As Canada looks to revitalize its economy in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, investing in infrastructure is now more important than ever. Large infrastructure projects – things like roads, bridges and pipelines, light-rail transit construction, schools and hospitals, and wastewater management – all contribute to a country’s economic prosperity, quality of life, job creation, and international competitiveness.

These investments provide an opportunity to reshape our communities and strengthen the construction sector. With an estimated 300,000 jobs needing to be filled by 2028, the CCA and our members are focused on securing the right skills for the industry, now and in the future. The CCA is looking for ways to partner with the federal government on our Talent Fits Here initiative. The need for workers is strong, and Canada needs a larger supply of qualified people to fill these roles. Investing in programs to address these labour shortages will provide a viable and inclusive employment sector for Canadians, while also attracting a diverse and skilled workforce. Together, we can reach more Canadians to demonstrate the breadth of opportunities available within construction, place more apprentices, and absorb some of the talent from harder hit sectors who may have found themselves unemployed because of COVID-19.

The CCA believes passionately in the sustainability and vitality of Canada’s construction industry and the industry’s pivotal role in building a better Canada. The industry provides jobs, injects socioeconomic opportunities and life into a community, and creates infrastructure critical to keeping the country moving forward. The world is changing, and the industry is changing with it.

Let’s stay in contact Please email me at mvanburen@cca-acc.com if you have any feedback or comments on how the CCA can serve you better. Stay in the loop by subscribing to the CCA’s newsletter at bit.ly/ccasubscribe, by following @ConstructionCAN on Twitter, or by looking up Canadian Construction Association on LinkedIn. l Building the Grande Prairie & Peace Region 2021 13

ACA Advocacy Update By ken gibson, executive director alberta construction association

The Alberta Construction Association (ACA) advanced member interests on numerous advocacy fronts in 2020.

ACA advocacy for increased flexibility in overtime averaging agreements paid off with the passage of Bill 32, Restoring Balance in Alberta’s Workplaces Act. The ACA partnered with the Alberta Trade Contractors Coalition and the GC Alliance of Canada to lead the commercial construction industry response in Prompt Pay consultations. There is strong alignment among industry groups to adopt much of the Ontario legislative approach for prompt pay. Bill 37, Builders’ Lien (Prompt Payment) Amendment Act was introduced in the fall 2020 sitting.

The Government of Alberta accepted the ACA’s recommendation to put the detail in the regulations, as it is difficult to change Acts of the Legislature once enacted. The ACA has been invited to provide a technical expert to assist with the drafting of the regulations over the next few months.

• Bill 37 has been amended to mandate progressive release of holdback.

• Bill 37 has been amended to mandate a payment cycle of 28 days, seven days, seven days etc. down the contractual chain.

• Amended Bill 37 also now mandates an invoicing cycle not to exceed 31 days.

These amendments address ACA concerns and are positive developments for industry.

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has a special carveout with a liens period of 90 days, with the rest of the commercial industry at 60 days. Careful thought will be required to ensure lien rights and progressive release of holdback remain workable and equitable when one part of the contractual chain operates with a longer timeframe.

• The ACA recommended disputes between prime and subconsultants be included, Service Alberta believes this can be addressed in the regulations.

• Bill 37 reaffirms and adds to an existing provision where persons within the contract chain can demand reports on payment from owners and general contractors. Careful consideration will be required in drafting the regulations to balance transparency and administrative burden.

• Bill 37 mandates adjudicator decisions as final and binding, unlike Ontario where adjudicator decisions are interim and binding. The ACA has lobbied the minister but it appears that the government believes our concerns can be addressed through regulations.

Beyond supporting development of the regulations, the ACA will continue to work with partners to become an authorized nominating authority for appointment of adjudicators for May 2021. The ACA, ATCC, and GCAC are advocating to be a nominating body for payment dispute adjudicators, to ensure industry expertise and affordable cost for industry.

The ACA successfully lobbied for the ap-

pointment of three former ACA chairs to the Skills for Jobs Task Force – Paul Heyens, Paul Verhesen, and Colin Ward. The Skills for Jobs Task Force has been appointed to find ways to expand and strengthen apprenticeship education and skilled trades opportunities to meet labour demands.

The task force final report supports a number of ACA recommendations to promote trades education.

Last summer, the Government of Alberta launched a review of the Workers’ Compensation Act to ensure job creators and workers benefit from a workers’ compensation system that is fair, affordable, and sustainable.

The ACA’s submission highlighted changes to return WCB to a no-fault insurance system rather than a social program funded by employers.

The Government of Alberta also invited stakeholders to submit comments to inform potential legislative reform of OHS legislation and its associated regulations to improve health and safety outcomes, while enabling innovation and competitiveness.

The ACA’s submission highlights the need for evidence-based regulation that demonstrates actual improvements in jobsite safety, not burdensome administration.

With the fall 2020 sitting of the legislature, the Government of Alberta introduced Bill 47: Ensuring Safety and Cutting Red Tape Act. Upon initial review, the Alberta Construction Association supports many of the proposals of the Bill:

Occupational Health and Safety proposals • Added ACA’s recommended definition of a construction worksite.

• Increase flexibility on multi-employer work sites with more than 20 workers by requiring prime contractors to have an OHS contact on-site to liaise with workers and employers on health and safety matters in lieu of a health and safety committee.

• Maximize flexibility in OHS programs by removing most prescriptive requirements in the OHS Act. The ACA’s recommendation to eliminate reporting of potentially serious incidents was not accepted, but Bill 47 proposes to clarify and streamline reporting requirements and prohibit the information from being used in enforcement actions including prosecutions. The ACA met with OHS in March to further discuss implementation of the new legislation.

Workers’ Compensation proposals • Repeal the obligation to reinstate and duty to accommodate from the legislation. (ACA recommended repeal of the obligation introduced in the 2018 changes to the WCB Act).

efit of Doubt, and presumptive coverage (ACA recommendation).

capital planning to address issues of predictable capital programs, funding, and procurement.

The ACA recently provided feedback on the corresponding WCB policies to implement the revised legislation.

The ACA lobbied the government for recognition of COVID-related costs in current and future procurements, including a presentation to the Standing Committee on Alberta’s Economic Future in summer of 2020. The ACA continues to advocate for fair allocation of unknowable COVID risks with specific recognition for recognition of cost and/or schedule impacts. In February, the ACA wrote the premier to meet to discuss industry concerns on this issue.

ACA former chair Paul Verhesen was appointed co-chair of the Red Tape Reduction Industry Panel for the Construction Sector and Ken Gibson appointed to chair the Vertical Construction sub-group. The panel provides advice to the GOA on regulatory burden with the view to eliminating red tape that is costing Alberta business. The panel reported in late 2020. A key ask of the ACA was to revisit allocation of risk in government contracts. In February 2021, the government announced a review of its procurement policies.

The ACA was pleased with the Canadian Infrastructure Bank announcement of $2 billion for energy retrofits for buildings.

The ACA has lobbied the CIB directly and sought the support of the Canadian Construction Association for this advocacy.

The ACA is now supporting a new energy retrofit program of the Alberta Urban Municipalities Association which will bring much-needed work for our members across the province. The ACA also continues dialogue with the Canada Green Building Council and other partners to advocate for additional investment in building retrofits. l

The ACA provided input on the Alberta Infrastructure Act and 20-Year Capital Plan. The Act is intended to serve as a legislated governance framework for capital planning in Alberta. The 20-year plan is intended to be a visionary document that considers long-term trends and priorities for provincial infrastructure. The ACA recommends economic criteria to determine priorities, incenting private capital for public infrastructure, and looking beyond

• Amend WCA to allow WCB to cease or reduce earning loss benefits when modified work is terminated by the employer due to egregious acts (this is a longstanding ACA request).

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The Gold Seal Certification program is changing Those existing applicants who applied as GSIs and were approved as such before March 12, 2021 will have a special form to submit their GSC application for $525 plus applicable taxes. Those applicants who applied as GSCs but were approved as GSIs as an intermediary step can submit their applications for final review free of charge. There are no changes to our highest level of the certification, the P.GSC credential.

New ethics course A new, consolidated Construction Industry Ethics course will be available starting in April 2021. It will replace the requirement for the online and in-class/virtual portions of the course. Once the course is launched, new applicants will be required to take the revised course. Applicants who took the previous online and in-class/virtual courses will be given the same number of credits and they will not be required to take the new course. However, if applicants are missing either of the original courses (online or in-class/virtual portion), they The Gold Seal Certification program certifies estimators, foremen, owner’s construction managers, project managers, safety practitioners, and superintendents working in, or with, Canada’s non-residential construction industry. When you earn your Gold Seal Certified (GSC) or Professional, Gold Seal Certified (P.GSC) credential, you demonstrate excellence through certified experience and nationally-recognized validation of your skills, competence, and knowledge.

Application framework and new tools Starting on March 13, 2021, all applicants will enroll into the Gold Seal program at $425 plus applicable taxes and be approved as Gold Seal Interns (GSI), giving them up to five years to meet the Gold Seal Certified (GSC) application requirements and challenge the Gold Seal exam. The same minimum requirements apply (one year of Canadian experience in the designation, or two years in an assistant’s role directly related to the designation).

Applicants enrolling into the program will be able to take advantage of new tools to identify the areas that they should get training on to maximize their chances of passing the exam, as well as to estimate their credits to know whether they are ready to apply for their GSC. When the applicant meets the GSC requirements, they can fill out a GSC application for $100 plus applicable taxes.

Approved applicants can book an exam within a year from GSC application approval for $125 plus applicable taxes.

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will be required to take the new course. The Canadian Construction Association’s local partner associations sell both the original and new ethics courses.

Other planned changes The Gold Seal directory of certificate holders has been offline for a few years. We look forward to listing active GSIs, GSCs, and P.GSCs on our website later this spring. Certificate holders can grant or deny their consent at bit.ly/Consent2List.

The Gold Seal Certification program, a committee of the Canadian Construction Association (CCA), will adopt CCA’s branding later this year, which means changes to the certificates. We will make a digital copy of the new certificate, which will also feature a certification number, available for all certificate holders. To ensure that we can contact you, update your contact information at bit.ly/UpdateGSContact.

Get a head start on your application This is a perfect time to learn more about the program and to see if you qualify. Visit goldsealcertification.com to register for our monthly webinar, review requirements, and to read up on the exam. The occupational profiles and sample questions can be found on the Gold Seal exam page. The Gold Seal team is only an email away if you have any questions – let us know at goldseal@cca-acc.com! l

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GPCA 2021 Board of Directors 2021 Executive & Office Staff

President: Sean Gray, Gray Electric 10913 97 Avenue, Grande Prairie, AB T8V 4G6 Tel: 780-296-5274 | Fax: 780-539-4792 Email: sean.gray@grayelectric.ca

Treasurer: Ron Peterson, Cutline Painting 11428 97 Avenue, Grande Prairie, AB T8V 5Z5 Tel: 780-882-6555 | Fax: 780-532-3648 Email: cutlinep@telus.net

Vice-President: David Brinkman, Valor Fire Protection 8909 61 Avenue, Grande Prairie, AB T8W 2P3 Tel: 780-380-5100 | Email: dave@valorfirepro.ca

Vice Treasurer: Michelle Pelletier, Custom Communications & Security 10008 103 Avenue, Grande Prairie, AB T8V 1B8 Tel: 780-539-5904 | Fax: 780-539-5904 Email: michelle@ccsigp.ca

Past President: Todd Anderson, Chinook Drywall Ltd. 8802 70 Avenue, Grande Prairie, AB T8X 0C1 Tel: 780-978-0958 | Fax: 780-513-8965 Email: todd@chinookdrywall.ca

Chief Operating Officer: Carmen Lemay.

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2021 Board of Directors Adam Hutchison, Iron Sun Construction Box 798 Stn. Main Grande Prairie, AB T8V 3Y1 Tel: 780-402-9289 Email: adam.hutchison@ironsun.ca Andre Deslauriers, Kamwin Electric/Cookshaw Electric 9607 112 Street Grande Prairie, AB T8V 6G8 Tel: 780-532-4416 Fax: 780-539-5440 Email: andred@caisnet.com Dorrin Diesel, Southwest Design & Construction 11215 91 Avenue Grande Prairie, AB T8V 5Z3 Cell: 587-343-0646 Email: dorrind@swmw.net

Jaime Hebert, M & R Plumbing & Heating Box 374 Grande Prairie, AB T8V 3A5 Tel: 780-567-2477 Fax: 780-567-2699 Email: office@mandrplumbing.ca

Ken Gorgichuck, Northern Doors 10933 96 Avenue Grande Prairie, AB T8V 3J4 Tel: 780-831-1111 Fax: 780-831-1112 Email: ken@northerndoorsgp.com

Jeff Hinz, LSM 10910 97 Avenue Grande Prairie, AB T8V 3J8 Tel: 780-532-4418 Fax: 780-539-0680 Email: jhinz@golsm.com

Tyrell Small, Maroon Mechanical 9661 86 Avenue Grande Prairie, AB T8V 0A4 Tel: 780-897-8990 Email: maroonmechanical@gmail.com

Justin Staffen, JMS Construction 104, 8901 156 Avenue Grande Prairie, AB T8V 2N6 Tel: 780-876-8491 Email: justin@jmsconstruction.ca

Lifetime Board Members Adria Mathisen Ernie Dewhurst Denise McCarty

City of Grande Prairie Representatives Laurie Gaudet Lanny Brown

County of Grande Prairie No. 1 Representatives Dale Van Volkingburgh

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2021 GPCA Committees ACA Director Sean Gray Gray Electric Ph: 780-296-5274 Email: sean.gray@grayelectric.ca David Brinkman Valor Fire Protection Ph: 780-380-5100 Email: dave@valorfirepro.ca

ACSA/WCB/Safety Todd Anderson Chinook Drywall Ltd. Ph: 780-978-0958 Email: todd@chinookdrywall.ca Adam Hutchison Iron Sun Construction Ph: 780-402-9289 Email: adam.hutchison@ironsun.ca

Government Action Contracts/Trades Definitions David Brinkman Valor Fire Protection Ph: 780-380-5100 Email: dave@valorfirepro.ca Sean Gray Gray Electric Ph: 780-296-5274 Email: sean.gray@grayelectric.ca

Partnerships with Education Awards & Scholarships Andre Deslauriers Kamwin Electric Ph: 780-532-4416 Email: andre@kamwin.ca Jaime Hebert M & R Plumbing & Heating Ph: 780-567-2477 Email: office@mandrplumbing.ca

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Dorrin Diesel dorrind@swmw.net Tyrell Small office@maroonmechanical.ca

Online Plan Room Justin Staffen JMS Construction Ph: 780-876-8491 Email: justin@jmsconstruction.ca Tyrell Small Maroon Mechanical Ph: 780-228-0545 Email: office@maroonmechanical.ca

Social Committee Marketing Committee David Brinkman Valor Fire Protection Ph: 780-380-5100 Email: dave@valorfirepro.ca Jaime Hebert M & R Plumbing & Heating Ph: 780-567-2477 Email: office@mandrplumbing.ca Dorrin Diesel dorrind@swmw.net Ken Gorgichuk kengor58@gmail.com Adam Hutchison adam@ironsun.ca Nichole Staffen admin@jmsconstruction.ca Sean Gray sean.gray@grayelectric.ca

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GPCA Social Committee recap

We were able to get in a few 2020 events, not to the capacity we would have liked due to COVID, but the few we had were well attended. 2021 events are being planned, but will be determined on the provincial restrictions of COVID and gatherings.

Chili Cook-Off 2020 marked three years of the Chili Cook Off. We had three guest judges this year: Chris Thiessen (City of GP councillor), James Claggett (Northern Metalic) and Larry Gibson (Chamber of Commerce).

11 participants competed in the cook off, which was our highest number of competitors to date.

We once again had the Cartwright family in attendance and collected money for the Fight for Hope.

Unfortunately, we will not be able to do the Chili Cook Off this year, but we will bring it back again hopefully in 2022.

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Appreciation BBQ (COVID Style) Even though we had to make some changes and have a few restrictions on how we did the BBQ, we had a great turn out.

We partnered up with the Grande Prairie Regional Safety Committee again for this event and collected items for Bandaged Paws.

Thank you: • To our sponsors: South Wapiti Meats, Freson Bros. IGA, Rentco Equipment, Valor Fire Protection, and Northern Metallic.

• To our board members who helped with set up, serving, and barbecuing for the afternoon.

• To the Grande Prairie Regional Safety Committee, we truly appreciate you for partnering with us every year.

• To everyone who attended; this would not have been a successful event without you!

The 2021 date is yet to be determined but watch our Facebook page for more details.

GPCA committee reps Adam Hutchison (left) and Dorrin Diesel.

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Annual Golf Tournament The 34th Annual GPCA Golf Tournament was very different last year. Our date was pushed to September so that we could accommodate a better number.

We had to cut back on the number of participants but still had a great turnout of 100 golfers. Tee times were booked to prevent too large of crowds and the evening dinner had to be cancelled. The event was held at The Dunes Golf & Winter Club for the third year in a row, and as always the staff was personable, professional, and helpful. We had great prizes and perfect weather.

The winners were: The Odessa Doors team (Colby Dunham, Michael Baker, Cory Klein-Gebbinck, and Leslie Jones). Thank you to our many sponsors and all those who attended, as well as to our volunteers, this event would not be possible without all of you!

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The winning team.

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• Alliance Disposal

• RT Rentals

• Careers Next Generation • Encore Suites

• Serv-All Mechanical Services

• Field Lievers Architecture

• Service Plus Inns & Suites

• Gray Electric

• Southwest Design & Construction

• Gurveitch Burnham Law • Madhatters

• Westland Insurance

2020 Hole Sponsors • Absolute HVAC • Aquatera Utilities Inc. • Clark Builders – GP • Cloverdale Paint • Cutline Painting • Design Works Surveys • Everlast Plumbing & Heating • Finning/CAT • G&M Plumbing & Heating

• GP Regional Safety Committee • Gray Electric • Green Acre Ventures • Guillevan International • Herc Rentals • Kamwin Electric • LanTech Services • Maroon Mechanical • Northern Doors

• Odessa Doors • RBC Grande Prairie • Rentco Equipment • Sean Sargent Toyota • Serv-All Mechanical Services • Shoemaker Drywall Supplies • Torque Industrial • Wilmar Drywall • Wolseley Mechanical Building the Grande Prairie & Peace Region 2021 25

The GPCA recently moved offices earlier this year.

You can now find us at

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2020 scholarships update The GPCA gave out four scholarships last year. The GPCA scholarships are typically funded through money raised at the annual golf tournament and each recipient receives $500 each.

Recipients for 2020 included the following: • Austin Southwick – LSM (Third-year sheet metal worker) • Sam Supernault – LSM (Second-year welder) • Mathieu Hanusz – Gray Electric (First-year electrician) • Tryten Heintz – JMS Construction (First-year carpentry) Scholarships can be obtained on our website or by contacting our office at 780-532-4548.

Applications are reviewed by our Scholarship/ Partnerships with Education Committee. Deadline to apply is October 31/2021.

The Scholarship/Partnerships with Education Committee members are: • Andre Deslauriers (Kamwin Electric), andre@kamwin.ca • Jaime Hebert (M&R Plumbing & Heating), office@mandrplumbing.ca • Dorrin Diesel (Southwest Design & Construction), dorrind@swmw.net l

Sam Supernault from LSM.

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Steps for Life:

#WeWalkTogether Steps for Life is the primary fundraiser for Threads of Life, the Association for Workplace Tragedy Family Support. For 2021, Peace RegionGrande Prairie Steps for Life is planning a blended walk, with options to walk in-person or on your own virtual walk.

If someone asks you what 2020 was like, what would you say?

Apart? Maybe alone? That’s the answer most of us would give.

Not 2021. 2021 is the year of togetherness for our annual Steps for Life – Walking for Families of Workplace Tragedy events across the country. Even if we cannot walk in the same area, #WeWalkTogether. We will still build community and connection for those who need us and walk every year.

Steps for Life is the primary fundraiser for Threads of Life, the Association for Workplace Tragedy Family Support. Threads of Life is currently working with more than 3,000 people across the country who have experienced workplace fatality, life-altering injury, or occupational disease. For 2021, Peace Region-Grande Prairie Steps for Life is planning a blended walk, with options to walk in-person or on your own virtual walk.

Many Threads of Life family members treat our annual walk as part of tradition. For someone like Wynny Sillito it is significant in her advocacy.

“Steps for Life is important to me, not only because I was injured on the job, but because throughout my career I have treated injured workers, investigated serious incidents, and I have been involved in workplace tragedies that ultimately resulted in some-

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one’s loved one never returning home,” says Sillito. “With each step we take, together we raise funds and awareness of the importance of safety in the workplace. As a safety professional and Steps for Life spokesperson, I speak on behalf of those who need a voice so that everyone’s someone makes it home safely at the end of each and every work day.”

All proceeds from Steps for Life support Threads of Life, a registered charity providing support programs and services to families after they’ve been affected by a traumatic workplace fatality, lifealtering workplace injury, or occupational disease.

For more information about sponsorship and to register for the Peace Region-Grande Prairie Steps for Life event, visit www.stepsforlife.ca.

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Membership Categories: General Contractors - General Contractors are responsible for the day-to-day management of a construction site, coordination of vendors and trades, and communication of information to all involved parties throughout the course of a project.

General Contractors Affiliate Members are a full member in good standing of another Alberta Local Construction Association where provincial fees have been paid.

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Full Members are eligible to be on the Board of Directors (maximum of 2 seats) Associate Members cannot hold a seat on the Board of Directors, vote at the Annual General Meeting and do not have access to BuildWorks Canada.

Allied Professionals - Professionals serving the industry in roles tangential to the construction of a project such as architects and engineers.

Full Members are eligible to be on the Board of Directors (maximum of 2 seats) Associate Members cannot hold a seat on the Board of Directors, vote at the Annual General Meeting and do not have access to BuildWorks Canada.

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Full Members are eligible to be on the Board of Directors (maximum of 1 seat) Associate Members cannot hold a seat on the Board of Directors, vote at the Annual General Meeting and do not have access to BuildWorks Canada.

Residential Contractors - Professionals serving in the residential construction industry Full Members are eligible to be on the Board of Directors (maximum of 1 seat) Associate Members cannot hold a seat on the Board of Directors, vote at the Annual General Meeting and do not have access to BuildWorks Canada.

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GPCA 2021 Members Absolute HVAC 6214 90 A Street Grande Prairie, AB T8W 2M5 Tel: 780-882-5946 Jon Halls jonhalls@absolute-hvac.com Acoustex West Inc. 207, 1624 56 Street Armstrong, BC V0E 1B6 Tel: 604-720-0024 Dennis Obratoski acoustexwest@gmail.com www.acoustex.net AGS Mechanical Contractors Ltd. Box 6206 Peace River, AB T8S 1S2 Tel: 780-624-1184 | Fax: 780-624-1141 Matt Gannon office.main@agsmechanical.com All Pro Glass Ltd. Unit B, 9716 128 Avenue Grande Prairie, AB T8V 6K4 Tel: 780-978-0088 | Fax: 780-357-9275 Paul Cooper paulc@allproglass.ca www.allproglass.ca All-West Northern Glass 9606 108 Street Grande Prairie, AB T8V 4E1 Tel: 780-532-4711 | Fax: 780-539-0252 Curtis Ankerstein www.all-westglass.com Alliance Disposal 4001 99 Street County of GP No. 1, AB T8W 5A8 Tel: 780-538-0551 Warren Toews warren@alliancedisposal.com www.alliancedisposal.com Alpine Builders Ltd. Box 1375 La Crete, AB T0H 2H0 Tel: 780-926-0973 George Fehr gfehr76@gmail.com Ardy Rigging Ltd. Box 180 Valleyview, AB T0H 3N0 Tel: 780-524-3459 | Fax: 780-524-4349 Bill Davis bill.davis@ardyrigging.com www.ardyrigging.com

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ATB Drywall Grande Prairie Ltd. 52 714010 RR 73 County of GP No. 1, AB T8W 5J7 Tel: 780-402-8469 | Fax: 780-402-6593 Tyson McCrea atbltd@telus.net www.atbdrywall.com

CCSI Unit 104, 10001 100 Avenue Grande Prairie, AB T8V 0V2 Tel: 780-538-2012 Vernon Boyd vernon@ccsigp.ca www.ccsigp.ca

AWH Electric Ltd. 9107 111 Street Grande Prairie, AB T8V 4M5 Tel: 780-532-9611 | Fax: 780-539-6618 Brent Hessler brent@awhelectric.com www.awhelectric.com

Celtic Construction Ltd. Box 507 Dawson Creek, BC V1G 4H4 Tel: 250-782-6109 Leon Gullickson leon@celticconstruction.ca www.celticconstruction.ca

Bgreen Irrigation Inc. 12703 101 Street Grande Prairie, AB T8V 5S1 Tel: 780-532-6656 Brian Peters bgreenirrigation@live.com www.bgreenirrigation.com

Checkmark Services Ltd. Box 579 La Crete, AB T0H 2H0 Tel: 780-928-4801 | Fax: 780-928-3929 John Schmidt johns@checkmarkservices.com www.checkmarkservices.com

Blue Wave Energy 14125 99 Street Grande Prairie, AB T8V 7G2 Tel: 780-882-9101 Chris Strome chris.strome@parkland.ca www.bluewaveenergy.ca

Chinook Drywall Ltd. 10943 92 Avenue Grande Prairie, AB T8V 3J3 Tel: 780-978-0958 Todd Anderson todd@chinookdrywall.ca

Brick Rock and Block Box 234 Bezanson, AB T0H 0G0 Tel: 780-876-9841 Jenn Stefan hardlandscapes@gmail.com Bull Mechanical Ltd. 13, 712074 RR 55 Grande Prairie, AB T8X 4A8 Tel: 587-299-9698 Rob Howarth rhowarth@bullmechanical.com www.admin69803.wixsite.com/ bullmechanical Carson Integrated 201, 10137 104 Street NW Edmonton, AB T5J 0Z9 Tel: 780-756-0510 Lorne Carson info@carsonintegrated.com www.carsonintegrated.com CC & C Services Ltd. 11036 89 Avenue Grande Prairie, AB T8V 4W4 Tel: 780-830-0444 | Fax: 587-259-9995 Carla Christie accounts@cccservices.ca www.cccservices.ca

Cross River Construction 8813 60 A Avenue Grande Prairie, AB T8W 2V2 Tel: 780-876-6433 | Fax: 780-533-5287 Clint Osborn clint@crossriverconstruction.com Cutline Painting 11428 97 Avenue Grande Prairie, AB T8V 5Z5 Tel: 780-882-6555 | Fax: 780-532-3648 Ron Peterson cutlinep@telus.net www.cutlinepainting.com D. Harms Contracting 2010 Ltd. Box 25224 Grande Prairie, AB T8W 2L0 Tel: 780-513-1576 | Fax: 780-539-4636 Dan Harms dan.dharmscont@netnet.ca www.dharmscontracting.ca Dorscheid Brothers Construction Ltd. 715028 RR 41 County of GP No. 1, AB T8X 4C5 Tel: 780-897-3606 | Fax: 780-882-6416 Kevin Dorscheid kevin@dorscheidbrothers.ca www.dorscheidbrothers.ca

GPCA 2021 Members Dreidger Construction Box 1894 La Crete, AB T0H 2H0 Tel: 780-926-9403 Vill Driedger villd.dc@gmail.com

Frasko Concrete Cutting Ltd. 9517 117 Avenue Grande Prairie, AB T8V 4R2 Tel: 780-830-0102 Rita Skolly office@fraskoconcrete.ca

Empower Energy Corp.

8718 112 Street Grande Prairie, AB T8V 5X4 Tel: 780-532-3610 Ross Thiessen ross@empowerenergy.ca www.empowerenergy.ca

G & M Plumbing & Heating Ltd. 8620 110 Street Grande Prairie, AB T8V 8K1 Tel: 780-538-3222 | Fax: 780-539-3307 Greg Marcotte greg_gm@telusplanet.net www.gmplumbing.ca

Enframe Construction Ltd. 61045 Hwy. 672, RR 1, Site 4, Box 49 Sexsmith, AB T0H 3C0 Tel: 780-568-3375 Zach Hein zach@enframeconstruction.com www.enframeconstruction.com

G.P. Landscaping Ltd. 11053 30 Avenue County of GP No. 1, AB T8W 5B5 Tel: 780-539-0078 | Fax: 780-513-6117 Harold Schalin gplandscaping@telus.net www.gplandscaping.net

Enviro Home Inc. 11305 96 Avenue Grande Prairie, AB T8V 5M3 Tel: 780-833-1210 Brad Redl brad@gospray.com

G.P. Lawn Doctor Ltd. 3913 99 Street County of GP No. 1, AB T8W 5A8 Tel: 780-539-7090 | Fax: 780-513-1540 Darren Chambers darren@gplawndoctor.com www.gplawndoctor.com

Everlast Plumbing & Heating Inc. 11422 97 Avenue Grande Prairie, AB T8V 5Z5 Tel: 780-296-4770 Nathan Bidwell nathan@everlastplumbingandheating.com Fab Tech Industries Ltd. 11020 84th Avenue Grande Prairie, AB T8V 6H2 Tel: 780-882-7622 Karie Scheck office@fabtechindustries.ca www.fabtech-industries.ca Fine Line Services (986855 AB Ltd.) Box 3690 High Level, AB T0H 1Z0 Tel: 780-926-3298 | Fax: 780-928-3211 Erick Carter finelineservices2010@gmail.com www.finelineservices.ca Flint, A Div. of ClearStream Energy Services Limited 10414 84 Avenue Clairmont, AB T8X 5B2 Tel: 587-343-0997 | Fax: 780-538-3135 Duane Fischer dfischer@flintenergy.com

G & R Insulating Ltd. 9318 81 Avenue Clairmont, AB T8X 0M2 Tel: 587-259-0800 Ginette Bugnet info@grinsulating.com www.grinsulating.com Genron Enterprises 2007 Ltd. Box 566 Dawson Creek, BC V1G 4H9 Tel: 250-782-4959 Tom Van Spronsen tom@genron.ca www.genron.com

Grandeur Housing Ltd. 401 Pembina Avenue E. Winkler, MB R6W 4B9 Tel: 204-325-9558 | Fax: 204-325-5048 Larry Thiessen larryt@grandeurhousing.com www.grandeurhousing.com Gray Electric (2013) Ltd. 10913 97 Avenue Grande Prairie, AB T8V 4G6 Tel: 780-296-5274 Sean Gray sean.gray@grayelectric.ca www.grayelectric.ca Great North Electric 44033 Hwy. 670 County of GP No. 1, AB T8X 4H3 Tel: 780-830-9844 Chris Schroeder chris@greatnorthelectric.ca www.greatnorthelectric.ca Green Acre Ventures Ltd. Box 207 Grande Prairie, AB T8V 3A4 Tel: 780-538-1891 | Fax: 780-538-1897 Bruce Dyck bruce@greenacreventures.ca www.greenacreventures.ca Greenblade Landscape Co. 8513 68 Avenue Grande Prairie, AB T8W 2R3 Tel: 780-539-0303 | Fax: 780-539-0310 Greg Carlson greg@greenbladegp.ca www.greenblade.ab.ca Gross Ventures Ltd. 1131 Lewis Road Kelowna, BC V1P 1C7 Tel: 780-914-1428 | Fax: 250-491-8185 Sarah/Glenn Penner cegv@telus.net

Glen Armstrong Construction Ltd. 8122 102 Avenue Peace River, AB T8S 1M6 Tel: 780-624-2101 | Fax: 780-624-2103 Mike Fosty mike@gacltd.ca www.glenarmstrongconstruction.com

GSL Construction Box 25051 Cobblestone Grande Prairie, AB T8X 0E9 Tel: 780-533-5656 | Fax: 780-533-3594 Moe Abu Shah info@gslconstruction.ca www.gslconstruction.ca

Good To Go Oilfield Services Ltd. 14424 97 Street Grande Prairie, AB T8V 7B7 Tel: 780-532-3693 | Fax: 780-532-9358 Josie Jorgensen josie@goodtogoltd.com www.goodtogoltd.com

Guillevin International Co. 11202 97 Avenue Grande Prairie, AB T8V 4Y6 Tel: 780-814-7001 | Fax: 780-814-3319 Tracy Bilodeau tracy.bilodeau@guillevin.com

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GPCA 2021 Members HAE Enterprises Ltd. Box 6 Nampa, AB T0H 2R0 Tel: 780-625-5131 Ben Braim ben.haeenterprises@gmail.com www.hae-enterprises.com

JMS Construction 104, 8901 156 Avenue Grande Prairie, AB T8V 2N6 Tel: 780-876-8491 Nichole Staffen admin@jmsconstruction.ca www.jmsconstruction.ca

Lan Tech Services Ltd. 98, 10821 78 Avenue Grande Prairie, AB T8W 2L2 Tel: 780-876-3353 | Fax: 780-830-0897 Leanne Martin leanne@lan-techservices.ca www.lan-techservices.ca

Heritage Commercial Roofing Ltd. 14110 102 Street Grande Prairie, AB T8V 7E2 Tel: 780-357-3310 | Fax: 780-357-3237 Melinda sales@heritage-roofing.com www.heritage-roofing.com

Kakwa Stone 13113 97B Street Grande Prairie, AB T8V 6K1 Tel: 780-532-8888 | Fax: 780-532-3940 Quinn Montgomery quinn@kakwastone.com www.kakwastone.com

Lavergne Construction (1988) Ltd. 8009 102 Avenue Peace River, AB T8S 1M6 Tel: 780-624-3616 | Fax: 780-624-1662 Brent Lavergne lavergneconstruction@telus.net www.lavergneconstruction.com

Hotflash Electric Ltd. Box 1439 La Crete, AB T0H 2H0 Tel: 780-928-3142 | Fax: 780-928-3358 Philip Friesen hotflashelectric@gmail.com www.hotflashelectric.com

Kamwin Electric Ltd. 9607 112 Street Grande Prairie, AB T8V 6G8 Tel: 780-532-4416 | Fax: 780-539-5440 Andre Deslauriers andre@kamwin.ca

LED Services Bay 8, 8710 112 Street Grande Prairie, AB T8V 5X4 Tel: 780-539-4477 Herman Dyck herman@ledservices.ca www.ledservices.ca

HWD Construction Ltd. 10533 98 Avenue Grande Prairie, AB T8V 4L1 Tel: 780-538-3616 | Fax: 780-532-2066 Glenn Penner glenn@hwdconstruction.com www.hwdconstruction.com Inland Concrete 11334 91 Avenue Grande Prairie, AB T8V 6K6 Tel: 780-532-2083 | Fax: 780-539-0380 Mackenzie Caron mackenzie.caron@lehighhanson.com www.lehighhansoncanada.com Intersteller Electric Box 992 Manning, AB T0H 2M0 Tel: 780-836-5558 Dwight Thomson interstellerelectric@gmail.com Iron Sun Construction Ltd. Box 798 Stn. Main Grande Prairie, AB T8V 3Y1 Tel: 780-402-9289 Adam Hutchison adam.hutchison@ironsun.ca Jackal Electric Suite 167, 3-11 Bellerose Drive St. Albert, AB T8N 5C9 Tel: 780-554-9198 | Fax: 780-642-1492 Kevin Latham kevin@jackalelectric.ca

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Kaynic Construction Ltd. 12202 104 Avenue Grande Prairie, AB T8V 8A8 Tel: 780-538-4646 | Fax: 780-538-4212 Dennis Hunter office@kaynic.ca www.kaynic.ca Kenry Electric Ltd. 9715 90 Avenue Peace River, AB T8S 1G8 Tel: 780-624-5435 | Fax: 780-624-5441 Henry Menu henry.menu@live.ca www.kenryelectric.ca

LSM 10910 97 Avenue Grande Prairie, AB T8V 3J8 Tel: 780-532-4418 | Fax: 780-539-0680 Gordon Provencher gordonprovencher@golsm.com www.golsm.com M & R Plumbing & Heating Box 374 Grande Prairie, AB T8V 3A5 Tel: 780-567-2477 Jaime Hebert mandrplumbing@telus.net

Klassen Brothers Northern Ltd. Box 449 Debolt, AB T0H 1B0 Tel: 780-957-3760 Dave Klassen dave.klassen@klassenbrothers.com www.klassenbrothers.com

Macmillan Construction Ltd. Box 7080 Peace River, AB T8S 1M6 Tel: 780-624-3777 | Fax: 780-624-3717 Ron Macmillan ron@maccon.ca www.maccon.ca

Knelsen Sand & Gravel Ltd. 9801 156 Avenue Grande Prairie, AB T8V 0P4 Tel: 780-539-7667 | Fax: 780-539-4474 Tom Hill tomh@knelsen.com www.knelsen.com

Magnum Electric 11039 101 Street Grande Prairie, AB T8V 2R7 Tel: 780-532-4000 | Fax: 780-532-1651 Tim Tarita magnumgp@telus.net www.magnumelectric.com

Lafarge Canada Inc. 9001 112 Street Grande Prairie, AB T8V 7J4 Tel: 780-532-7766 | Fax: 780-532-4169 Terry Peterson terrance.peterson@lafargeholcim.com

Main-Way Electrical & Instrumentation Ltd. Box 5149 Peace River, AB T8S 1R8 Tel: 780-624-4481 | Fax: 780-624-4483 Wayne Landry wayne@mainwayelectrical.com

GPCA 2021 Members Mainline Construction (2014) Ltd. 14244 102 Street Grande Prairie, AB T8V 7E2 Tel: 780-532-8545 | Fax: 780-539-9446 Brad Ogston bradogston@mainlineconstruction.ca www.mainlineconstruction.ca

Northern Road Builders LP Box 1570 La Crete, AB T0H 2H0 Tel: 780-928-4900 | Fax: 780-928-4915 Paul Driedger paul@ften.ca www.ften.ca

Pave it Construction Inc. Box 1031 Slave Lake, AB T0G 2A0 Tel: 780-849-8586 | Fax: 780-849-2823 Robert Loroff rob.paveit@gmail.com www.paveitconstruction.ca

Marko Electric Ltd. 46 Greenfield Wynd Fort Saskatchewan, AB T8L 0E3 Tel: 780-405-0625 | Fax: 780-998-0626 Terry Marko terry@markoelectric.ca

Northgate Electric 12625 99 Street Grande Prairie, AB T8V 5Z4 Tel: 780-538-4056 | Fax: 780-539-1466 Todd Gorman toddg@northgateelectric.ca

Maroon Mechanical 9661 86 Avenue Grande Prairie, AB T8V 0A4 Tel: 780-897-8990 Shaun Biendarra maroonmechanical@gmail.com

Northlink Supply Ltd. 101, 9401 125 Street Grande Prairie, AB T8W 0M3 Tel: 780-513-1951 | Fax: 780-357-3853 Eirik Woodhouse eirik@northlinksupply.ca www.northlinksupply.ca

Phoenix Treatment Systems 1, 3902 99 Street County of GP No. 1, AB T8W 5A8 Tel: 780-539-6668 | Fax: 780-539-6622 Michael Carriere mdc@ptscentral.com www.ptscentral.com

Michael’s Flooring Ltd. 9919 113 Avenue Grande Prairie, AB T8V 1W6 Tel: 780-532-8680 | Fax: 780-532-6644 Brent Friesen brent@mflooring.com Mid-Knight Contractors Ltd. Box 191 Grovedale, AB T0H 1X0 Tel: 780-532-4431 | Fax: 780-882-0067 Darren Knight mkc.offices@gmail.com www.mid-knightcontractors.ca Mid-West Glass Box 6217 Edson, AB T7E 1T7 Tel: 780-723-4042 | Fax: 780-723-5663 Brian Wiebe brianw@mid-westglass.com Modern Decore Carpet One 10404 100 Street Grande Prairie, AB T8V 2M2 Tel: 780-532-3885 | Fax: 780-538-1770 Craig Wales craig.modern@outlook.com Northern Metalic Sales (GP) 9708 108 Street Grande Prairie, AB T8V 4E2 Tel: 780-539-9555 | Fax: 780-539-4667 James Claggett james.claggett@northernmetalic.com www.northernmetalic.com

Norwest Construction & Management Ltd. 9501 42 Avenue County of GP No. 1, AB T8W 5A8 Tel: 780-539-5926 | Fax: 780-532-9470 Leigh Woodside leigh.woodside@norwestcm.com www.norwestcm.com

Phone Co. Inc. 10131 97 Avenue Grande Prairie, AB T8V 0N5 Tel: 780-538-0003 | Fax: 780-539-5031 Tim Sheehan tsheehan@phoneco.ca www.phoneco.ca Pinnacle Services 10491 92 Street High Level, AB T0H 1Z0 Tel: 780-841-3484 | Fax: 780-841-3495 OJ Blanchette admin@pinnacleserviceshighlevel.ca www.pinnacleserviceshighlevel.ca

Nufloors 101, 13501 100 Street Grande Prairie, AB T8V 4H4 Tel: 780-532-3250 | Fax: 780-538-0877 Dan Bergsma dan@nufloorsgp.ca www.nufloors.ca/grandeprairie

Pro-West Refrigeration Ltd. 9022 109 Street Grande Prairie, AB T8V 4K8 Tel: 780-513-2511 | Fax: 780-513-6804 Casey Harbour reception1@pro-west.ca www.pro-west.ca

Odessa Doors Ltd. 101, 9602 115 Street Grande Prairie, AB T8V 5W2 Tel: 780-539-3677 | Fax: 780-539-7625 Carole Story carole@odessadoors.com www.odessadoors.com

Rapid Span Bridges Inc. 1145 Industrial Drive Armstrong, BC V0E 1B6 Tel: 250-546-9676 | Fax: 250-546-9066 Tamer Akkurt takkurt@rapidspan.com www.rapidspan.com

Overhead Door Co. of GP 11511 95 Avenue Grande Prairie, AB T8V 5P7 Tel: 780-532-9350 Kevin Timanson kevin@ohdoor.com

Reco Construction 2010 Ltd. Box 339 Grande Prairie, AB T8V 3A5 Tel: 780-532-0233 | Fax: 780-539-3536 Darren Dowling darren@recoconstruction.com www.recoconstruction.com

Paramount Builders & Design 10417 135 Avenue Grande Prairie, AB T8V 6K9 Tel: 780-876-8378 Scott Sorley scott@paramountbuilders.ca www.paramountbuilders.ca

Redline Electric Ltd. Box 88 La Crete, AB T0H 2H0 Tel: 780-928-2644 | Fax: 780-928-2671 Harvey Derksen harvey@redlineelectric.ca www.redlineelectric.ca Building the Grande Prairie & Peace Region 2021 39

GPCA 2021 Members Rentco Equipment Ltd. 9601 117 Street Grande Prairie, AB T8W 0C7 Tel: 780-539-7860 | Fax: 780-532-2230 George Lightfoot glightfoot@rentcoequipment.com www.rentcoequipment.com

Silver-Tech Contracting Ltd. Box 23065 Grande Prairie, AB T8V 6X2 Tel: 780-832-0279 | Fax: 780-568-2950 Adam Link adam@silvertechcontracting.com www.silvertechcontracting.com

Terel Electric Ltd. 9106 109 Street Grande Prairie, AB T8V 4K8 Tel: 780-539-8466 Kelly Boissonnault terelelectric@live.ca www.terelelectric.ca

REW Electric (2003) Inc. Box 1137 High Level, AB T0H 1Z0 Tel: 780-926-2245 | Fax: 780-926-4159 Kyle Johnson kyle@rewelectric.com www.rewelectric.com

Simmons Landscaping Ltd. 10619 82 Street Edmonton, AB T6A 3N2 Tel: 587-988-7729 | Fax: 780-378-7729 Carmen Simmons projects@sltd.ca www.sltd.ca

The Yardmaster Ltd. 1A-721072 RR 53 County of GP No. 1, AB T8X 0N5 Tel: 780-538-2020 | Fax: 780-832-0464 Rochelle Thorpe rochelle@theyardmaster.ca www.theyardmaster.ca

Ruel Concrete Ltd. Box 10004 Peace River, AB T8S 0A7 Tel: 780-625-8399 | Fax: 780-624-3329 Albert Laurin albert@ruelconcreteltd.com www.ruelconcrete.com

Southwest Design & Construction Ltd. 11453 98 Avenue Grande Prairie, AB T8V 5S5 Tel: 780-830-2400 | Fax: 780-830-2411 Leon Gullickson leong@swmw.net

Topside Consulting (2004) Ltd. 102, 10712 100 Street Grande Prairie, AB T8V 3X8 Tel: 780-538-4190 Melvin Hoffart mel@topsideconsulting.ca www.topsideconsulting.ca

Ruskin Construction Ltd. 4101 97 Street County of GP No. 1, AB T8W 5A8 Tel: 780-538-1919 | Fax: 780-538-3350 Jamie Rich jrich@rcl.bz www.ruskinconstruction.com

Spirit River Flooring Ltd. Box 301 Spirit River, AB T0H 3G0 Tel: 780-864-3073 | Fax: 780-864-2345 Jim Sawers jim@spiritriverflooring.com www.spiritriverflooring.com

Trend Home Improvements 12501 102 Street Grande Prairie, AB T8V 5L8 Tel: 780-538-4888 | Fax: 780-532-0956 Andy Zinterer andy@trendhomeimprove.com www.trendhomeimprove.com

Safe-Co Construction Ltd. Box 15 Stn. Main Grande Prairie, AB T8V 3A1 Tel: 780-876-1566 Richard Lebron richard@safe-coconstruction.ca

Standard Roofing & Exteriors Ltd. 11413 101 Street Grande Prairie, AB T8V 2R8 Tel: 780-539-4880 | Fax: 780-532-3805 Tim Simigan srgp@telus.net www.standardroofing.net

Serv-All Mechanical Services Ltd. 205, 10920 84 Avenue Grande Prairie, AB T8V 6H2 Tel: 780-532-6682 Dwain Velve dvelve@serv-all.ca www.serv-all.ca

Suncrest Signs 26305 TWP Road 712 Cooked Creek, AB T0H 0Y0 Tel: 780-876-1807 Tyler Bighold tyler@suncrestsigns.com www.suncrestsigns.com

Ultimate Energy Controls Inc. 10942 97 Avenue Grande Prairie, AB T8V 3J8 Tel: 780-357-3322 Mike Wells mikew@uecgp.com www.uecgp.com

Shadow Rathole Drilling Ltd. 11301 91 Avenue Grande Prairie, AB T8V 5Z3 Tel: 780-538-3911 | Fax: 780-532-1155 Patrick Shanks admin@shadowrathole.com www.shadowrathole.com

Surguard Alarm Services Ltd. 9624 112 Street Grande Prairie, AB T8V 4E7 Tel: 780-532-1507 Sheldon Hotte sheldon@surguard.com www.surguard.com

Valor Fire Protection Inc. 8909 61 Avenue Grande Prairie, AB T8W 2P3 Tel: 780-580-5100 David Brinkman dave@valorfirepro.ca

Signature Contractors 5255 Brendan Lane Oldcastle, ON N0R 1L0 Tel: 519-972-6472 | Fax: 519-737-0548 Don Bastien don@signaturecontractors.ca www.signaturecontractors.ca

Tek Plumbing & Heating Inc. 11434 89 Avenue Grande Prairie, AB T8V 5V8 Tel: 780-402-2551 | Fax: 780-532-0025 Trisha Scheck tscheck@tek-plumbing.com www.tek-plumbing.com

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Triton Plumbing & Heating Inc. 13109 101 Street Grande Prairie, AB T8V 7H9 Tel: 780-532-7522 | Fax: 780-532-4173 Jim Olson info@tritonplumbinginc.ca

Vandeck Plumbing 2014 Ltd. Box 634 Manning, AB T0H 2M0 Tel: 780-836-3462 Amy Hodgin vandeck@telus.net www.vandeckplumbing.ca

Wapiti Gravel Suppliers Box 608 Grande Prairie, AB T8V 3A8 Tel: 780-532-1790 | Fax: 780-532-4420 Bill Turner bill.turner@wapitigravel.ca www.wapitigravel.ca Weaver Group (Welding) Ltd. 7501 107 Avenue Peace River, AB T8S 1M6 Tel: 780-618-7522 | Fax: 780-624-2974 Kelvin Creighton kelvinc@weavergroupltd.ca www.weavergroupltd.ca Western Hydroblasting Inc. 615, 11715 Baynes Road Pitt Meadows, BC V3Y 2V1 Tel: 604-465-4492 | Fax: 604-465-4493 Rita Charbonneau info@westernhydroblasting.com www.westernhydroblasting.com Wild West Dirt Works Ltd. Box 183 Bezanson, AB T0H 0G0 Tel: 780-832-8033 Monty Cissell monty@wildwestventures.ca www.wildwestdirtworks.ca Winmar Grande Prairie Box 448 Sexsmith, AB T0H 3C0 Tel: 780-568-4402 | Fax: 780-568-3766 Nikole Emerson nikoleemerson@winmar.ca www.winmargrandeprairie.com

GPCA 2021 Affiliates

GPCA 2021 Associates

Clark Builders 11205 110 Street Grande Prairie, AB T8V 4B1 Tel: 780-830-3048 Kevin Lefever kevin.lefever@clarkbuilders.com www.clarkbuilders.com

Arctic Crane Services 14915 89 Street Grande Prairie, AB T8X 0J2 Tel: 780- 814-6990 | Fax: 780-830-2530

PCL Construction 5400 99th Street Edmonton, AB T6E 3P4 Tel: 780-733-6000 Cristina Dela Paz mcdelapaz@pcl.com www.pcl.com Rescom Inc. 12704 110 Avenue NW Edmonton, AB T5M 2L7 Tel: 780-454-6500 Brian Trevelyan brian.trevelyan@rescominc.com www.rescominc.com Scott Builders Inc. 9835 60 Avenue Edmonton, AB T6E 0C6 Tel: 780-463-4565 | Fax: 780-463-5211 Hubert Buckle hubertb@scottbuilders.com www.scottbuilders.com

City of Grande Prairie PO Bag 4000 Grande Prairie, AB T8V 6V3 Tel: 780-830-5017 Annie Arsenault aarsenault@cityofgp.com GFL Environmental 8517 109 Street Grande Prairie, AB T8V 8K2 Tel: 780-532-3086 Brad Letain bletain@gflenv.com Scheunhage Popek & Associates Ltd. 201, 10126 120 Avenue Grande Prairie, AB T8V 8H9 Tel: 780-532-6035 Brent Fehr b.fehr@spa-eng.ca www.spa-eng.ca Venture Elevator Ltd. 256 2nd Avenue Prince George, BC V2L 2X5 Tel: 250-596-0448 | Fax: 250-596-0449 Homer Tran homert@ventureelevator.com www.ventureelevator.com Wilmar Drywall 11946 107 Street Grande Prairie, AB T8V 8G3 Tel: 780-518-4642 Willie Kempin wkempin@yahoo.ca

Woodland Home Hardware Building Centre 11105 100 Avenue Grande Prairie, AB T8V 3J9 Tel: 780-538-1340 | Fax: 780-538-0896 Greg Bartolotta greg@woodlandhomehardware.com

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CCDC 22 Guide to Construction Surety Bonds (2002)

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Major changes coming Alberta’s upcoming Prompt Payment and Construction Lien Act

By Tom Brookes, Construction Group, Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP

The construction industry in Grande Prairie and across Alberta is about to change significantly.

In October 2020, the Alberta Legislature tabled Bill 37, the Prompt Payment and Construction Lien Act, which will make the first substantial amendments to Alberta’s Builders’ Lien Act in almost 20 years. The new legislation will become law on July 1, 2021.

This article highlights the critical changes.

The following comments reflect the present wording of the new Act, but much could change in light of the forthcoming regulations to the new Act, which are currently being developed by Service Alberta.

The whole construction chain is encouraged to keep abreast of these significant

Secondly, the new Act will also require the contractor to invoice the owner every 31 days at the latest. By requiring prompt invoicing and prompt payment, the new Act intends to speed payment down the construction chain.

Thirdly, the new Act disallows making the contractor’s “proper invoice” contractually conditional upon prior certification or approval. This means, for example, that an owner must pay the undisputed portion of a proper invoice within 28 days from receipt even if the amounts have not been certified by the project consultant.

Fourthly, the new Act will require prompt notification of disputed amounts. If the owner disputes some or all of the proper

invoice, the owner must furnish a notice of dispute within 14 days in which the owner specifies the amount of the invoice that the owner will not pay, and the reasons why.

Any undisputed amount must be paid to the contractor. If the owner does not furnish the notice of dispute within 14 days, the owner must pay the full amount of the invoice within the 28-day deadline.

Lastly, the new Act requires the owner to progressively release the holdback throughout the contract – either at a minimum yearly, or on a phased basis as agreed in the contract. Subcontractors will want to negotiate their subcontracts to incorporate terms that provide that the contractor releases the holdback the contractor re-

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ceives throughout the project to the subcontractors on a progressive basis.

Note, however, that the progressive payment of holdback will decrease the amount of lien holdback security available for lien claimants at a project’s end. Owners, meanwhile, will have to work with capital providers to ensure that the timing of project fi-

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The second significant change made by the new Act is adjudication. Adjudication is intended to provide quicker and more economical resolutions to disputes during the undertaking of the work. If a party refers an issue to adjudication, the other party must participate. Disputes are not limited to payment issues.

Though the timelines for the adjudication process are not yet known, we can expect the forthcoming regulations to require that the adjudication of the matter in dispute be addressed in a very tight timeframe during construction, and not at the end of the project after the work has been completed.

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for example, a contractor may be unable to force a consultant to adjudicate a dispute triggered by the owner, because there is no contract between the contractor and consultant.

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Adjudicators will be trained and certified as qualified by nominating authorities. Adjudicators will likely include construction industry professionals, consultants, experts, and lawyers.

As presently worded, an adjudicator’s decision will be final and binding. This differs from Ontario’s adjudication regime, which makes decisions “interim binding”. Parties will only be able to appeal these decisions to the courts on narrow grounds.

ample, an unpaid subcontractor succeeds against the contractor in an adjudication.

ed on site, as opposed to development or subdivision work. As these professions may have to participate in adjudications heard by non-architects and non-engineers, they will have to consider their professional liability insurance carefully.

It is highly recommended that companies involved in Alberta’s construction industry plan and take steps now to ensure that they are ready to manage the various impacts of the Prompt Payment and Construction Lien Act when it comes into effect on July 1, 2021. l

Sureties will have to maintain close contact with their bonded principals, as sureties may experience more claims under labour and material payment bonds if, for ex-

All this means that disputes can arise at any time during the project, can relate to critical issues (and not just one invoice), and can be resolved through very quick timelines. All parties to a construction project should therefore be prepared for an adjudication: keep on top of the status of the work, know who will lead an adjudication response, and have project files quickly accessible.

Other matters The new Act will impact different sectors of the construction industry differently.

For the concrete sector of the industry, the Act makes an explicit change: the Act extends the lien registration date from 45 days to 90 days for improvements relating to the furnishing of concrete as a material or as work done in relation to concrete. Improvements to oil and gas wells and well sites will continue to attract a 90-day lien period. For all other improvements, the Act will increase the statutory lien period from 45 days to 60 days.

As builders’ lien legislation applies to any “improvement”, the new Act will apply to other firms too. For example, home builders and home renovation firms are bound by the present Builders’ Lien Act, and will be bound by the new Act. These industries will face particular challenges: individual homeowners building new homes will need to clearly follow the new Act’s payment timelines. Architects and engineers may also find themselves subject to the new Act’s requirements if they provide lienable services – typically, work that is intrinsically part of the work actually construct-

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Closer to home Grande Prairie Regional Hospital completes construction in 2020; set to open this year by shayna wiwierski

Grande Prairie’s long-awaited regional hospital will finally open to patients later this year.

Phase 1 of the Grande Prairie Regional Hospital finished construction in June 2020, which was a long time coming since the project originally broke ground in 2011. The 63,272-square-metre hospital came to a price tag of $850.3 million, nearly $100 million overbudget, according to CTV News Edmonton.

Phase 1 of the Grande Prairie Regional Hospital finished construction in June 2020 and will be open to patients later this year. All photos courtesy of Matt Dettling with AHS.

The new regional hospital and cancer centre will help more northern patients receive specialized and complex care. This hospital will also function as a regional referral centre, providing health services to northwestern Alberta residents, and will also increase ICU spaces and allow for growth to the emergency department. The new hospital will provide capacity for up to 243 inpatient beds, in addition to outpatient and emergency spaces, which is more than the current 161 at the Queen Elizabeth II Hospital (QEII), also in Grande Prairie.

The state-of-the-art cancer centre features radiation vaults and will bring radiation therapy services to the community and the surrounding region. The cancer centre is part of a province-wide strategy to open a corridor of cancer care treatment centres across Alberta. Once open, Grande Prairie will become the fifth city in the province to offer radiation therapy.

The province granted possession of the hospital to Alberta Health Services (AHS) in June 2020 and immediately AHS began work on the operational planning and commissioning phase of the project.

The new regional hospital and cancer centre will help more northern patients receive specialized and complex care.

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“The operational planning and commissioning phase is crucial to ensuring the building and medical systems, and our health care teams, are all fully prepared to provide safe and quality care to our patients prior to opening the facility,” says Stacy Greening, AHS senior operating officer, Grande Prairie. “This includes detailed cleaning of the entire building, as well as ordering and installation of furniture and equipment. Training our staff to use the new medical equipment and systems, and thorough testing of all the medical and operational systems is necessary to ensure everything is safe and working properly before we begin providing patient care.”

The new hospital will provide capacity for up to 243 inpatient beds, in addition to outpatient and emergency spaces, which is more than the current 161 at the Queen Elizabeth II Hospital (QEII), also in Grande Prairie.

Greening adds that a few major installs currently underway include linear accelerators for radiation therapy in the cancer centre, which is a first for the north zone of the province, as well as parallel analyzers in the lab, which is the second of its kind in Canada.

The commissioning process of the hospital will also include the implementation of their new Connect Care provincial health information network.

This network will allow health-care providers and patients to have easy and comprehensive access to up-to-date patient information in a single patient record, a first for the region. Connect Care is already in use in some areas of Alberta and will gradually be implemented in all health-care facilities and jurisdictions across the province.

AHS is also working with Alberta Infrastructure once again on the second phase of construction at the hospital, which is currently underway. The construction includes a 28-bed mental health unit and an additional 32-bed medical unit which is being built-out in a previously shelled space in the facility.

“The mental health unit at the new hospital will increase mental health inpatient spaces for the region and will consist of 14 adult spaces, six psychiatric intensive care spaces, four youth spaces, and four geriatric spaces,” says

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Greening. “The QEII Hospital currently has 18 mental health inpatient spaces which will be relocated to the new hospital once Phase 2 construction is complete.”

Construction on Phase 2 is set to be completed this fall. In addition, they have also begun work on two new operating room suites, supported by the Alberta Surgical Initiative. These two new suites will bring the total number of operating rooms at the site to 11, which will also include a dedicated obstetrical OR in the maternity ward.

Edmonton-based Clark Builders were the general contractors on the project for Phase 1, who took on the project in November 2018 after the original contractors, Graham Construction, were removed from the project in September of that year. Graham Construction were let go from the project due to a public dispute with the ministry over cost overruns and construction delays.

Other companies involved with the hospital project include Stantec, WSP, Aon, Colliers Project Leaders, Tetra Tech, Morrison Hershfield, DIALOG, ISL Engineering and Land Services, and the Canam Group. In addition, at the peak of construction, there were over 400 trades and construction workers on the site daily.

Once the hospital fully opens to the community later this year, it will provide heightened health services to not only Grande Prairie, but to the entire northern Alberta region.

At the peak of construction, there were over 400 trades and construction workers on the site daily.

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“This new regional hospital and cancer centre in Grande Prairie will help more northern patients receive specialized and complex care, closer to home and with shorter wait times,” says David Ponich, AHS executive director, capital management, North Zone. “Building modern, efficient public infrastructure like this much-anticipated hospital is vital to support the well-being and continued growth for residents in Grande Prairie and area, and throughout the province.” l

Overcoming odds

Peace River Bridge opens to traffic late last year amidst numerous challenges

The Peace River Bridge and Twinning Project is almost completed. The new bridge opened to the public last year and they will be starting construction on the old one this year. The bridge needed considerable upgrades since it sees over 17,000 vehicles a day, including industry and agriculture traffic.

Upgrades to a major bridge in Peace River are almost complete.

Construction started on the Peace River Bridge project in the fall of 2017 after about 10 years in the making. The bridge needed considerable upgrades since it sees over 17,000 vehicles a day, including industry and agriculture traffic. Since the nearest alternate route to cross the Peace River itself was a 70-kilometre detour, they chose to construct a new bridge and twin the existing structure.

The project included the construction of a new 564-metre-long bridge structure with traffic flowing west through the town on the new bridge and east on the existing bridge.

“There is only one crossing at the Peace River in the town and that was built in the early 1960s and it was getting to the end of its life, so it needed a major rehabilitation,” says Tyler Wilson, bridge manager for Alberta Transportation. “This project was a two-fold. We were able to construct a new structure to allow the rehabilitation of the existing one to be undertaken. Second, taking into account the traffic volumes and the fact that it’s a Building the Grande Prairie & Peace Region 2021 53

Now that the new bridge is open and the retrofit on the existing bridge to start shortly, the project will bring an increased flow of traffic for those passing along it.

The project included the construction of a new 564-metre-long bridge structure with traffic flowing west through the town on the new bridge and east on the existing bridge.

The new bridge was completed on budget and on time, which Wilson says is quite rare for a project of this magnitude.

He also adds that there were significant challenges on the project. Since the Peace River is a large river, they had to deal with flooding and ice jam potential, as well as favourable soils.

busy area, we actually twinned the struc-

ture were the general contractors on the

ture.”

project with the design done by AECOM

The project included the construction of a new 564-metre-long bridge structure with traffic flowing west through

out of Edmonton. The construction cost of the project was an estimated $162 million.

the town on the new bridge and east on

The twinned bridge finished construc-

the existing bridge. They also twinned

tion late last year with an opening to

1.6 kilometres of Highway 2 through

the public in November 2020. The team

Peace River, did Highway 2 interchange

has just started the retrofit of the exist-

improvements at 98 Street and High-

ing bridge, which is now closed with all

way 684, did upgrades at 98 Street with

traffic flowing on the new structure. The

new traffic circles, and built a pedestrian

tender for that project will be awarded in

walkway which is trapezed underneath

spring 2021 and Wilson says that the ret-

the new bridge. Flatiron-Aecon Join Ven-

rofit should take two years to complete.

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“The town has been flooded a few times for breakup; so there were some considerations with regards to the access berm for in-stream construction. That, coupled with the bridge’s size became challenging for a conventional girder erection off of a berm, so we decided to launch it,” says Wilson. “The regional soils are also problematic due to the sand and silt content, which was an issue for slope stability and groundwater at the approaches and embankments.”

Aside from the natural features that posed a lot of challenges, they also encountered some gas pockets while they were doing pile drilling, as well as a CN rail blockage and strike, a global pandemic, and international supply chain issues.

Now that the new bridge is open and the retrofit on the existing bridge to start shortly, the project will bring an increased flow of traffic for those passing

along it. It will also help with emergency access for those travelling to the Peace River Community Health Centre, since it is located on one side of the river with schools, fire, and police services on the other. Formerly, there was an issue with access for emergency services going to the hospital since there were often traffic delays and congestion on the bridge.

Wilson says that this project is being put forth as one of the top partnering projects in North America due to the fact that the teams were able to come together and overcome its various challenges.

“We can go through the list of challenges that the project team was able to overcome. No one really plans for a rail strike, rail blockages, unseasonal weather, or a global pandemic, however these things happen,” says Wilson. “We were able to work together and overcome these issues and it is huge success. We were still on time and on budget.” l

The twinned bridge finished construction late last year with an opening to the public in November 2020.

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Highway 40 in the MD of Greenview to start twinning project this spring

The MD of Greenview will start a highway twinning project this year. The project covers a stretch of 19 kilometres from 68th Avenue in Grande Prairie to just south of the Norbord Plant on Highway 40.

By Shayna Wiwierski Those traveling Highway 40 through the Municipal District of Greenview will soon be doing it much safer. A new project commences soon that will twin a portion of the highway with additional safety improvements to areas like bridges, lighting, and walkways.

In early 2020, the Municipal District of Greenview passed a motion to fund half of the project costs for the twinning of Highway 40 South. The twinning covers a stretch of 19 kilometres from 68th Avenue in Grande Prairie to just south of the Norbord Plant on Highway 40. This stretch of highway services the oil and gas economy, and in pre-COVID times saw up to 10,000 users daily. Although the road sees a variety of vehicles, recent studies have shown heavy truck traffic as the majority.

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counts say approximately 30 per cent of that traffic are heavy trucks, tanker trucks, and low boys and sand trucks, all of which are heading south,” says Dale Smith, the reeve for the Municipality of Greenview.

“We have a major river to cross, the Wapiti River, which is six, seven miles south of the city of Grande Prairie, and you have a hill on each side. Although trucks go slow up there, pick-up trucks like to go faster, which has been deadly.”

Smith says that the fire and rescue department operating out of the Hamlet of Grovedale has responded to a significant number of calls for the accidents that happened on that stretch of road. He adds that back in 2019 there were around 20 calls, which takes a toll on the volunteer fire and rescue department. Since this was a huge concern for the municipality,

in order to move the project up the provincial government’s list of priorities, they pledged to put forward 50 per cent of the project costs for the twinning of the highway for approximately 20 kilometres up to and including the intersection of TWP 700 not exceeding $60 million with funds to come from the road infrastructure reserves. The total cost of this project is $120 million and the municipality provided $20 million in 2020 and pledged to pay another $25 million in 2021. The County of Grande Prairie will also be committing $10 million over the next three years towards the project.

Once construction starts this spring, the project will entail 19 kilometres of highway twinning, a second bridge across the Wapiti River with a pedestrian walkway, improvements to bridges and intersec-

Once construction starts this spring, the project will entail 19 kilometres of highway twinning, a second bridge across the Wapiti River with a pedestrian walkway, and more.

Below: Once this project is finished it will help the oil and gas industry since Smith says that a little further south where the twinning will end, the MD of Greenview is developing a major industrial park for some large developments in the oil and gas industry.

tions, upgrading the existing lighting to LED, and a median vehicle inspection station to help with overseeing the safety of the commercial trucking industry.

“Where the twinning will end is Township Road 700, which is a major intersection for accessing the Norbord plywood plant and also heading west down to another section to the oil and gas fields. It’s just a way of making traffic flow easy and safely, that was one of our major concerns there; to improve safety on the bridge and going up and down the hill until it got onto a more level ground,” says Smith. “Also, the provincial government, in the last two years here, did more passing lanes further south on the way to Grande Cache. So, we are making improvements to facilitate the safety of workers going to their jobs and back.”

oil and gas industry since Smith says that a little further south where the twinning will end, the MD of Greenview is developing a major industrial park for some large developments in the oil and gas industry.

In order to attract that kind of business, the twinning of the road was needed, in

The project was expected to be tendered in early January and February and is currently aimed to be completed in 2023.

addition to the fact that it will also help to

Once this project is finished it will help the

eight years and we have been speaking

save lives.

“I’ve been on council now for just about

about fixing and getting a twinned road because of the volume of traffic,” says Smith. “Ten-thousand vehicles a day is a lot on a two-lane road. Our local volunteer fire department had to go to the scene of those accidents, and in winter you have all these icy roads and storms, which is dangerous, especially when you have a number of heavy long-unit trucks on the roadway…The main benefit of this road will be to save lives and provide a safe way to work.” l Building the Grande Prairie & Peace Region 2021 57

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