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H O T C H O C O L AT E PA R T I E S or ELEGANT SOIREES...

Your Brand of Holiday Entertaining with Style.

THE MANY FACES OF CHRISTMAS W H AT ’ S O N T H E I C E ?

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he Grande Prairie Downtown Association is excited with the fall events that will be featured downtown. We’re sure Vegas Night, the Santa Parade and Christmas Music will all add to your enjoyment of the season.

WELCOME

We hope the unique products, one of a kind businesses and welcoming atmosphere will entice you back again and again.

We look forward to seeing you.

Harold Friesen, Chairman Downtown Association

Downtown Events | 6 Make Your Holiday Special | 9 Hot Chocolate Parties or Elegant Soirees | 12 What’s on the Ice? | 18 Downtown Grande Prairie | 22 Shops of Downtown | 24 The Many Faces of Christmas | 32 Downtown Update | 37 Directory of Downtown Businesses | 38 Coping with the Snow | 46

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Downtown Grande Prairie Sunday, November 25 at 1:00 pm

Parade Starts at the corner of 102 Street and 100 Avenue. Travels East on 100 Avenue.

Turns North on 99 Street (Scotia Bank.) Disperses at 101 Avenue.

Parade cancelled if windchill is -20Ëš C at 8:00 am Sunday November 25th

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DOWNTOWN EVENTS BE PART OF THE ACTION!

NOVEMBER 16 21 21 - 25 22 - 23 23 - 24 23 24 25 29 - Dec. 1 29 - Dec. 1

Vegas Night Festival of Trees Gala Festival of Trees Hate Mail Bob Cook & The UnHerd Of Storm vs. Fort McMurray Oil Barons Storm vs. Fort McMurray Oil Barons Santa Claus Parade Farmers Market Christmas Craft Sale Hate Mail

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Downtown Open to 11:00 pm Crystal Centre Crystal Centre Second Street Theatre BJ’s Q Club Canada Games Arena Canada Games Arena Downtown Crystal Centre Second Street Theatre

DECEMBER 6 - 8 2 13 - 15 14 14 - 15 15 19 29 30 31

JANUARY 4 - 31 4 5 6 11 12 15 18 - 20 24 25 25 -27 31- Feb. 2

Hate Mail Pioneer Christmas Hate Mail Storm vs. Bonnyville Pontiacs Multi-office Christmas Party Storm vs. Bonneyville Pontiacs Storm vs. Sherwood Park Crusaders Storm vs. Spruce Grove Saints Storm vs. Spruce Grove Saints First Footings New Years Eve Celebration

ARTery Storm vs. Calgary Royales Storm vs. St. Albert Steel Storm vs. St. Albert Steel Storm vs. Drayton Valley Thunder Storm vs. Calgary Canucks Big & Rich with Terri Clark & Emerson Drive Alice in Wonderland Storm vs. Fort McMurray Oil Barons Storm vs. Fort McMurray Oil Barons Alice in Wonderland Alice in Wonderland

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Second Street Theatre Grande Prairie Museum Second Street Theatre Canada Games Arena Crystal Centre Canada Games Arena Canada Games Arena Canada Games Arena Canada Games Arena Muskoseepi Park

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1 Storm vs. Sherwood Park Crusaders 2 Storm vs. St. Albert Steel 6 Storm vs. Bonnyville Pontiacs 16 - 17 Family Day 23 Storm vs. Lloydminster Bobcats 24 Storm vs. Lloydminster Bobcats

MARCH 7 15 28 - 30

Ladies We’re Worth It Speed Skating Competition Peace Region Invitational

Crystal Centre Canada Games Arena Canada Games Arena

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Canada Games Arena Canada Games Arena Canada Games Arena Muskoseepi Park Canada Games Arena Canada Games Arena

Farmer’s Market, 4:00 - 8:00 pm Friday; 10:00 am to 2:00 pm Saturday, corner of 101st and 101st

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M A K E YO U R H O L I DAYS S P E C I A L

Christmas vacation is a wonderful time to bond with your family and can really capture the magical spirit of Christmas.

By: Cheryl McKenzie

Visit a Christmas Market

See Winter Sports in Action

Make it a Destination

Have Christmas at Your House

The kids are sure to love all the fun festivities associated with Christmas markets and adults will enjoy the fabulous food and unique shopping. Don’t miss the GP Farmers Market Christmas Craft Fair and Sale held at the Crystal Centre, November 29 to December 1.

Why not meet up with members of your family at one central destination? Many people have vacation days to burn before the end of the year and kids have Christmas vacations from school and college. This allows everyone to gather together for the holidays, while taking advantage of either a great ski holiday or a tropical beach for the sun lovers.

Take a Christmas Cruise

Take advantage of activities both on-board and at ports to enjoy with your family. Several Christmas cruises have elaborate holiday activities, including Santa on board, holiday crafts and even New Year’s Eve parties.

Plan a more unique Christmas family outing by visiting a hockey arena. Start out your evening with dinner for family and friends at home over comfort food, to battle the winter chill, and then head to the Canada Games arena to cheer on the local Storm team.

Decorate your home for the holidays, and let your family members come to you. To make it more of a Christmas vacation, consider creating gift bags for your guests with local tourism brochures, area maps. You can also provide a list of possible daytrips or outings in your area, don’t forget the Gallery, Theatre or shopping stops! This is a great way to enjoy being a tourist in your own home town.

No matter what you choose to do for the Holidays be sure to spend it with those who mean the most to you and it will be special.

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ELEGANT SOIREES or H O T C H O C O L AT E PARTIES...

Your Brand of Holiday Entertaining with Style.

By: Deanna Kent-McDonald

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sleigh ride or toboggan party for quality family time, or a casually elegant wine tasting party for those grown-up get-togethers can be reasonably simple and virtually stress-free to pull together. Planning a few things ahead is the way to go if you want a party with laughter, mingling and laid-back fun.

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friendly, warm ambiance isn’t difficult to create even if you’re on a budget. Cathi Hobbins, owner of Urban Home, suggests that “during the holidays, less is more. A few dramatic focal points can be much more effective than decorating every shelf, table, nook and doorway, especially when your house is bustling with gifts and guests.” Indoors, a crackling fire or beautiful candles will “create a glowing warmth throughout your space. And don’t forget about the outside of your house – you want to make your guests feel welcome walking up to your door – let them anticipate the fun that awaits them inside.” Don’t forget the festive music and a homemade wreath on your door. Many holiday touches don’t have to drain the pocketbook. Think simplicity.

Ranjit Safri at Liquor for Less suggests that during the season you stock your liquor cabinet with the triedand-true basics; and also have one or two “signature” festive drinks on-hand. Pomegranate liqueur and some of the flavored

vodkas are popular this year. “Have a few different liqueurs in your cabinet so that you can have fun mixing up a variety of martinis. Or, for an interactive experience, have each guest bring something over. You can get creative with your martini shaker.”

If your guests are into wine, but a sit-down meal is too daunting or not your style, try a wine-tasting party and set up different wine-tasting stations in your home. Harmonize the wines with plates of meats and cheeses. Your company will love the fun - and you won’t be running off your feet.

For a New Year’s party on a smaller budget, the less expensive bubbly can serve up a wonderful toast. And if you’re into simple chic rather than a fancy sit-down, adding a few easy-to-make appetizers and a tray of holiday treats will fit the bill.

For a unique party, Josh Rankin from Woosabi suggests a sushi party (no raw fish required!). Have all the ingredients ready and allow your guests to create their own fabulous fare.

Sushi Tacos

Pomegranate Martini

Have your guests design their own ultimate sushi taco. Delicious ingredients + your guest’s creativity = fun, mingling & delicious fare.

INGREDIENTS FOR ABOUT 10 PEOPLE 1 Liter of sushi rice (white short grained rice) Sugar

INSTRUCTIONS Start by cooking the sushi rice (as per instructed). While it is cooking, dissolve 2 Tbsp of sugar into 200ml of rice vinegar. When the rice is cooked transfer it into a shallow pan. Add your vinegar solution and mix thoroughly. Allow the rice to cool for 15-20 min.

Cut the nori paper into quarters and set aside on a dish (make 2-3 Cucumbers, thinly sliced sure it keeps dry). Prepare the (seeds removed) in about 4 inch strips rest of the suggested ingredients or your own, and arrange Ripe avocados them neatly onto a tray. When Japanese mayo the rice is cool, transfer it into a Cooked or smoked fish bowl. Place a spoon into a cup of water. Your guests can now make Fruits (such as Kiwi or mangos) their own sushi ‘tacos’ by using the Nori (Seaweed Paper) spoon to place rice in the middle of a square nori paper and topping it with Any other ingredient you ingredients of their choice. would like…

Rice vinegar

Recipe from Sioux Chef Josh Rickard of Woosabi

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1 ½ cups Pomegranate juice 2 oz.

Absolute Citron vodka

OR white tequila 1 oz.

Cointreau liquor 1 cup Ice Optional: Splash of sparkling water Optional: Squeeze of lemon Shake ingredients in a shaker and put in chilled martini glasses. Put pomegranate fruit into glass as garnish.

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erving fine wine and a sumptuous meal more your style?

To achieve the extravagance you want, consider your needs ahead of time, and you’ll pull off a party to remember.

Continuing a theme beyond your menu will ensure a special experience for your guests. If, for example, a Japanese meal is the order for the evening, (and you don’t want to cook it yourself), ask the team at Woosabi to create a memorable dinner for your guests and then follow the theme throughout your space with Sake, beautiful chopsticks for your place settings and decorative lanterns. And give a party favour and keepsake: Urban Home suggests a unique mercury glass ornament tied with a tiny organza bow at each place setting.

Attending a holiday function? Heather Forbes of Forbes and Friends says that “consumable, functional or absolutely beautiful” is a great way to show appreciation for the effort your hosts have put into planning a special get-together. Buy several small hostess gifts prior to the busy holiday rush and you’ll never go empty handed.

No matter what your holiday party preferences are, be sure not to forget you during the hustle and bustle. Candace Lessoway, owner of Rejuve Salon & Spa encourages you to remember to give a gift to yourself.

“You deserve a break when the numerous tasks of shopping, baking, and holiday functions begin to feel overwhelming. Remind yourself that taking the time to release some tension and invest in feeling good will spill over to everyone else around you.”

It’s So Much More Fun To Give

A hostess gift is a great way to show appreciation for a fabulous holiday invitation. ◄ A beautiful and unique hand-blown Christmas ornament.

> The Thymes Frasier Fur hand wash, candle, or dish washing liquid wrapped inside a holiday tea towel… smell like a pine forest. > A set of holiday mugs or cocktail plates. > Ceramic dip chiller with dip seasonings.

> A tin of exquisite tea. > A box of handmade gourmet cookies. > Gourmet hot chocolate. > A bottle of wine.

Ideas from Heather Forbes, owner of Forbes & Friends

Tips to De-Stress During the Holidays H2O: Even in all the rushing around, get your water! Proper hydration makes your skin appear brighter and smoother.

NAIL CARE: Using a base coat and top coat can keep your polish looking nice from party to party.

LIMIT THE HOLIDAY SPIRITS: Alcohol wipes out Vitamin B which your skin needs for moisture retention and repair.

MASSAGE: Treat yourself. Massage breaks up scar tissue, loosens stiff joints, assists in blood flow, and will make you feel wonderful!

PEDICURES: Rushing around? A pedicure involves so much more than nice nail polish - it includes total foot care, and is a step towards healthy feet.

MEN LOVE SPAS: Make it a holiday ‘couples’ experience. Once they’ve experienced a pedicure or massage, men wonder why they haven’t done it before!

▼ AROMATHERAPY: This ancient form of healing uses the essential oils of plants to affect the body, mind and spirit.

Tips from Candace Lessoway of Rejuve Salon and Spa

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Decorating Tips on a Hot Chocolate Budget ► On a mantel, piano, or coffee table, arrange fresh greenery (mix pine, cedar or spruce boughs). These items can be purchased from a floral shop or found in the bush during a fun family outing. Place 15 to 20 tea lights in little glass cups and some silver ornamental balls within the greens to add some glam and sparkle.

> Light the path to your door! After shoveling the sidewalk, make 4” indents in the snow bank every 12 inches with a bottle or tin can. Drop a tea light or votive candle (in a holder) into each “snow cup” and light them before your guests arrive. > Bird ornaments are huge this season - add a few to the wreath on your front door (live greenery stays fresh in our climate) and finish it off with a beautiful organza bow.

◄ To set a gorgeous table, use festively designed paper napkins or a plain one rolled up with red raffia. Tuck in a tiny sprig of fresh holly.

> Purchase inexpensive Christmas balls in various sizes to match your décor (3 colours work well) and place them in tall cylinder glass vases of varying heights.

Decorating Tips For The Champagne Budget ▼ Combine ivory roses, seasonal greenery and clusters of soft ivory feathers in a footed pewter or aluminum bowl for a dramatic effect on your dining table.

> Place ceramic or cast iron fire burners on both sides of your front entrance. Arrange fresh cedar and pine boughs around the bases and then light the canisters of alcohol gel just before guests are expected to arrive. They burn for approximately 3 hours. > Group different heights of the same colour pillar candles in a large, oval glass hurricane, or on a large mirrored tray. Add a few sprigs of fresh greenery, some antique glass ornaments, and you have a stunning centerpiece for a table or a mantel. > Place a row of mercury glass candle stands (different heights) down the centre of your dining table. Use the same colour pillar on each.

Sprinkle a handful of crystals or tiny mirrored ornaments between each candle stand.

Decorating tips from Cathi Hobbins & the Urban Home team

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W H AT ’ S O N T H E I C E ?

Unlimited opportunities when you lace up your skates by: Dori Mark

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kating in Grande Prairie has become a very popular activity for all ages, genders and levels, from recreational to competitive, there is a lot to offer. Not only in the winter season but all year round, hockey or figure skating is available during their regular season plus clinics, tournaments or competitions - we have it all!

Why skate – maybe it’s the exhilaration one gets from the speed they develop over the years – for figure skaters it could be the accomplishment of a newly learnt jump that is landed perfectly – for hockey players maybe it’s the personal satisfaction of scoring that first goal. Whatever it is, it brings a yearning to go back. Along with the gratification an athlete in any skating sport has it’s a great way to keep our children active, and, what about the proud feeling parents have when their children successfully complete something they have been working so hard on.

If you or your child have never tried skating before there are many options to getting started. You need to learn the basics first before you can venture into any skating sport – so join one of our local Learn to Skate Programs. The Grande Prairie Skating Club offers a variety of daytime and evening programs as well as a Saturday program. As well, Olana Vigen runs daytime programs. For those adult skaters – you can sign up for the newly developed Saturday morning program also offered by the Grande Prairie Skating Club. When you first go out there or

send your child out on the ice for the first time – don’t get discouraged if they aren’t gliding across the ice smoothly after the first day. They need to learn that the ice is cold and hard and develop at their own pace. Sometimes we tend to forget that any new sport activity can bring a sense of fear to many so let the beginner progress at their own pace and eventually the fear will be gone, they’ll be standing on their own two feet, gliding across the ice.

Remember, every day that a skater goes out there and does what they do best on those two thin blades of steel is a day they deserve a medal. It does not take a competition or a tournament, just the day to day personal satisfaction of a task accomplished is reward enough.

You can spend many hours fine tuning your newly learnt skills as Grande Prairie offers various skating activities – probably the leader in skating activity is hockey – Grande Prairie Minor Hockey has over 900 players ages 5 to 18. The Grande Prairie Skating Club has over 350 skaters taking lessons throughout the year. There are also the GP Wheelers and GP A’s Senior Hockey team and of course the Storm Team! Sledge Hockey is also a growing sport that enables wheelchair athletes to enjoy hockey as well. There’s also speed skating, shinny hockey and the Old Timer Leagues and Commercial Leagues and if that’s not enough there is public skating year round at the Coca Cola

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Centre or during the fall/winter season at the Dave Barr Arena. Also in the winter one can enjoy many of our local outdoor rinks or the local pond down at Muskoseepi Park as well as Evergreen Park.

If you or your child are contemplating taking a whirl at any skating sport – drop by the arena and watch any of our skating groups. The Grande Prairie Skating Club and GP Minor Hockey offices are at the Coca Cola Centre and for any of the other skating sports you can find their contact information in our local Community Connections available at any of the City facilities. Every other weekend you will probably come across a tournament at any of our local arenas along with regular weekly practices. In the summer there are a variety of hockey schools and clinics. The Grande Prairie Skating Club runs daily sessions during the winter season,

as well as a spring and summer school.

March 28-30, 2008 they will be hosting their annual competition, the Peace Region Invitational at the Canada Games Arena, that brings over 350 skaters to the city. It’s a good time to see the possibilities for anyone new to the sport.

As well Ben Ferreira – men’s national competitor and medalist will be paying our City a visit the weekend of November 17th and 18th to work with skaters in the Peace Region to fine tune their skills.

This winter speed skating, figure skating and hockey athletes will be busy preparing to go to the Alberta Winter Games in Medicine Hat and the Arctic Winter Games in Yellowknife, NWT in February and March respectively.

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26. Midwest Furniture Rentals 10012 100 Avenue

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27. No Need to Knock 10026B 100 Avenue

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34. Sole Addiction 9907 100 Avenue, #104

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12. Forbes & Friends 9918A 100 Avenue

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35. South Peace Regional Archives PAGE 20 102 Avenue & 102 Street, Muskoseepi Park

13. Gail Haakstad - Royal LePage 9917B 97 Avenue

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36. Strasdin Orthodontics 9803 101 Avenue, #100

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14. Grande Prairie Farmers Market 10032 101 Street

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37. SunLife Financial 10104 97 Avenue #103

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15. Grande Prairie Therapeutic Massage 10027B 100 Avenue

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38. The Bed Shoppe 10102 100 Avenue

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16. Grandview Country Store 10002 100 Avenue.

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39. The Trophy Gallery 10017B Avenue

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17. Holly Berries 9923 100 Avenue.

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41. Valhalla Pure Outfitters 7 - 9907 100 Avenue

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43. Wonderland Toy & Hobby 10032 100 Avenue

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44. Youth Connections 104 - 9817 101 Avenue

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22. Jeffrey’s 10136 100 Avenue & Main Floor, Nordic Court

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a.

Downtown Association

b.

Curling Rink

c.

GP Live Theatre

d.

Bowes Family Gardens (Crystal Centre)

e.

Canada Games Arena (Crystal Centre)

f.

Grande Prairie Public Library

g.

Royal Canadian Legion

h.

Grande Prairie Museum

i.

The Prairie Art Gallery

j.

Towne Centre Mall

k.

Golden Age Centre

l.

Muskoseepi Park

m.

Jubilee Park

SHOPS OF DOWNTOWN A GUIDE TO DOWNTOWN SHOPPING

Hand-P ainted Canvases and Keep-sake Boxes by Rhonda Killberg

A collection of

Starting at $39.95 - Available at Trophy Gallery.

Robeez - Caring about f ir st steps Available in sizes 0 to 4 years.

Shoes starting at $29.95, Booties starting at $42.95 Available at Ready Set Dance.

Sandwich

A complete line of Sandwich winter wear.

Available at Fashionista

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MSR Lightning Ascent Spor t Snowshoes for Men and Women Unrivaled traction, superlight and user friendly. $295 - Available at Valhalla Pure Outfitters.

The Urban Cuddle Nest

Available in hundreds of fabrics, the hardest part is choosing a color!

Starting at $1,250 - Available exclusively at Urban Home.

Water Tower Figure 8 Set

Free Pearcy and Mail Car with a $40.00 Thomas Wooden Railway Purchase.

While quantities last. May not be exactly as shown.

Starting at $49.95 - Available at Wonderland Toy and Hobby.

Ar tiba Professional Cosmetics

A perfect collection of make-up that suits all skin types and colors.

Available at Rejuve Salon & Spa.

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Diese l City Wear

We feature both mens and womens styles. Casual and city.

Available at Sole Addiction.

Can’t decide?

Shepherd’s Fold now has gift cards, perfect for any occasion.

Available in any denomination at Shepherd’s Fold

JVC

The perfect experience for your listening and viewing pleasures.

Available at Midwest on Main.

It’s A Slice Creamy Body Buf fer Cake Beauty

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the latest from

Zest up your morning ritual and leave your entire birthday suit soft, smooth and invigorated. This ultra creamy and rich body polish will exfoliate away all of your winter skin and reveal a shiny new you.

Starting at $9 - Available exclusively at the Powder Room.

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Knitted Sweater Coat Fun and Festive.

$195 - Available at Forbes and Friends.

A wide selection of unique frames for all occasions

and gif tware

Starting at $9.95 - Available at Snapshot Studio & Photo

Diamond Eternity Bands

What delivers the message of eternal love better than an Eternity Band. The traditional symbol of everlasting devotion and romance, the Eternity Band remains an item that has stood the test of times.

Available at Eternity Fine Jewellery & Heirlooms.

Tru Nor th Furniture Co. Starting at $240 - Available exclusively at Clique Interiors.

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Lamb with Mink Collar by ANDRE

A large selection of mens and ladies casual and dress outerwear. Made in Canada.

Starting at $295 - Available at Enzo Fine Leather.

Touchless Laser Car Washes We make it easy for you.

Available at Co-op Downtown and in Royal Oaks.

Goddess Classic Collection

We carry exclusive bra labels from 30A to 52JJ and lingerie from comfy-cozy to romantic and memorable in sizes XS to 3X . $195 - Available at Victorias Attic.

Rings

A great selection of styles in white gold and diamonds for your unique taste.

Available at Eternity Fine Jewellery and Heirlooms.

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An assorted line of bedroom suites to suit all ages and tastes, along with a complete line of mattresses including your favorite brands such as Serta and Sealy.

Available at The Bed Shoppe

Galler y Member ships Student to Corporate memberships are available from $5 - $100 per year.

Available at The Prairie Art Gallery

Arch Shutter s

Wide assortment of Arch Shutters to customize your windows.

Starting at $300 - Available at Keddy’s Kustom Kurtains.

A Taste of France

Try our ‘french themed’ feature entrees.

Starting at $3.95 - Available at Jeffrey’s Cafe Co., 102 St & 101 Ave., Nordic Court and Westside Plaza.

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Larriat Upholster y Collection

With a rich, exotic design this collection takes comfortable rustic styling to the next level with a unique contemporary flair. $1399 On Sale - Available at Bama Furniture.

Exquisite 3 Carat Blue Diamond in White Gold Setting $35,000 - Available at Diamond City Jewellers

Cognac XO ‘Cat’

Specialty Cognacs and Tequilas.

Available at Liquor For Less.

Soup & Salad Bar

Open for lunch daily. Fresh. Fast. Yum! Available at the Marketplace.

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It didn’t have to be like this.

In-home furniture consultation ~ computerized placement, customized to your room measurements and furniture selection. Need more help? Complete, professional interior design and interior decorating services now available in store.

design it ...live it! at City Centre Place, #1, 9907 - 100 Avenue | p: 780.513.4363 | e: urbanhome@telus.net accent | 31

THE MANY FACES OF CHRISTMAS

Traditions: New & Old By: Lionel Frey

I

t’s approaching, probably quicker than you were prepared for this year. Amazing, but Christmas is almost here once again, and for many people the season means many different things. There are the tried and true traditions, some of which are carried out almost unconsciously, while yearafter-year, many start their own traditions that reflect the spirit of the holiday.

Of course, the face of Christmas has indelibly become that of Father Christmas himself, Santa Claus. Santa Claus, as we all know, was based on a real person, Saint Nicholas. The Dutch translation of Saint Nicholas is “Sinterklaas”, but since many people at the time thought Sinterklaas was just too difficult for kids to manage phonetically, they sounded it out and Santa Claus was the alternative with which they landed. It stuck and the character has been celebrated since Nicholas’ day as a Christian leader from Myra, which is modern-day Turkey, in 4th Century AD. Perhaps based on his origins, it’s no coincidence that turkey is the main course used to celebrate the holiday.

Saint Nicholas was said to be a generous soul, and always wanted to give money to the poor. The story goes that one day he climbed the roof of a house and dropped a bag of money down a chimney for some unsuspecting, but fortuitous family.

As it turns out, the gift landed in the sock of a girl who had hung her apparel by the fire to dry, and this is how the legend of Santa scaling down a chimney to deliver presents was born. It’s actually quite fortunate that Nicholas didn’t decide to cavalierly wing his gift through the bay window of the living room of this family, as Christmas could have in turn become one expensive holiday.

Still, it was that spirit of generosity that no doubt spawned many of the old traditions and some of the newer customs people have developed over the years to pay homage to that history.

Sending Christmas cards, for example, was and remains a way of bringing the caring element to the season. Starting in 1840 with the advent of the first Penny Post public postal system in Britain, Christmas cards were soon produced in large numbers and have become virtually a staple to Christmas since the mid1800’s. Today, email has made a bit if a dent in the Christmas Card practice, but not to the extent you might expect. People still appreciate receiving that card in the mail and holding it in their hand, even if it is from someone who rambles on about their summer vacation near the Grand Canyon that July.

Other traditions about which you may have wondered: Mistletoe: Considering that mistletoe is actually a parasite, somebody obviously decided it was the appropriate vegetation to share a kiss underneath.

There are two types of mistletoe, one being a parasite that grows on trees from New Jersey to Florida, and European mistletoe, which is considered poisonous. So, that kiss that your goofy co-worker wants to trap you into at the company Christmas party is, as you suspected, the kiss of death. Further, in ancient times it was witnessed that mistletoe would often appear on trees or branches where birds had left droppings. Pucker up!

Where the tradition of kissing under the mistletoe came from started in Greece during marriage ceremonies where the dung was thought to have life-giving power and later, in Scandinavia, where mistletoe was considered a plant of peace under which warring factions, including spouses, could make-up and resolve their differences.

Christmas Carols: Christmas carols date back hundreds of years and were normally sung around the winter season in gen-

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eral, but became associated after a time with Christmas specifically. One interesting point of trivia about carols is that in 2003, the Austrian Trade Union Federation claimed that the ongoing playing of Christmas carols in shopping malls was no less than psychological terror. The claim was dismissed, but by the end of the holidays, I’m sure some people are thinking the same thing.

Boxing Day: The origins of Boxing Day are not 100 per cent clear. Churches in the Middle Ages would open up their alms box and give the donations made by parishioners to the needy in the area the day after Christmas. This is one explanation of where the day received its name. Another is that wealthier families gave their servants boxes or gifts the day after Christmas.

Whoever coined the name couldn’t have planned it better, with the myriad of boxes of well-meaning expressions of generosity being returned to retail outlets in gale-force fashion.

Whatever the tradition, and however you celebrate Christmas, don’t let the show undermine the meaning of the plot. This is something Maureen Boyd of Grande Prairie stands firmly behind.

Boyd recalls a recent Christmas where she and a group of friends ignored the hype of the season and did something that was simply the right thing to do.

“Last year, a number of friends got together and baked Christmas goods for friends of ours that were going through some difficult times as a result of serious health issues,” says Boyd.

“We thought this was the least we could do for them, as Christmas is a time for friends and family and the last thing you need to be worried about are the little things like this when you’re going through some serious personal issues.”

For Boyd, it has never been about the formality of Christmas, although some of the traditions can be fun. For her, Christmas means the same as it does to many other people and that is a time for friends, family, and even good deeds for perfect strangers.

“I think there are a lot of people that do something special for others at Christmas, but it isn’t necessarily noticed all the time.

Sometimes the little things make the biggest difference because everybody can do something on a smaller scale and, yet, when you look at the collective results of all of these smaller deeds, it’s quite significant.”

So whether it’s a long, storied tradition that you have no idea where it came from, or a unique practice you have personally developed to commemorate the season, let’s hope that this year is a special one for you.

Christmas around the world: In Finland, everyone cleans their houses for the three holy days of Christmas, which are Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and Boxing Day. College students in Finland no doubt just pick up the big pieces by hand rather than vacuum. On Christmas Eve in Finland, people eat rice porridge and plum fruit juice in the morning and many families will visit cemeteries the evening of December 24th and place a candle on the graves of family.

In Germany, Father Christmas, or Der Weihnachtsmann (not to be confused with Der W%%#$st**@%^m#*%, or a sneeze), brings presents in the late afternoon on the 24th and rings a bell for everyone to come into the room and open their gifts then, as opposed to Christmas morning. On Christmas Day, carp or goose are cooked as the main course.

Did you know Latvians were the first to decorate a Christmas tree? They also believe in Latvia that Father Christmas delivers presents on each of the 12 days of Christmas, starting on December 24th. There are some in North America that believe presents should be delivered each day for 12 days, but realize that the credit on Mom and Dad’s Visa and MasterCard only extend into six. accent | 33

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DOWNTOWN

GRANDE PRAIRIE

DOWNTOWN U P DAT E

By Cheryl McKenzie and Helen Rice

T

he leaves have met their demise for another year and soon the ground will be covered in snow if it hasn’t already by the time you read this. The change in seasons always brings new challenges and experiences to being downtown. Fortunately we have the hardworking folks who volunteer their time and skills into making Downtown the place to be.

PROMOTIONS COMMITTEE

The Promotions Committee is committed to attracting people from all over the region to the Downtown through different events, attractions, promotions and cooperative marketing. This summer was the inaugural event called “Duck Days” which replaced the long standing Stompede Days.

“Duck Days” will become a signature event partnered with the Grande Prairie Roteract Club to celebrate the Annual Duck Days. Turning the event into an annual ‘community celebration’ on Main Street.

With winter coming up, there are two main events that draw the crowds to Downtown. The first is happening November 16 from 6 pm – 12 am. Vegas Night kicks off the Season’s celebrations and shopping. But if Vegas night doesn’t put you into the Christmas spirit perhaps you should take in the Santa Claus Parade on November 25. The Santa Parade delights both young and old and the provision of on-street Christmas music adds to everyone’s holiday enjoyment. These events have become Regional events, drawing visitors from all over the Peace Country.

BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE

The Beautification Committee achieved quite a feather in their hat, or should I say a flower in their bonnet by contributing to the ‘Communities in Bloom’ successful bid for 5 Blooms in 2007.

Anyone who comes Downtown is sure to be impressed with the bevy of baskets and blooms that adorn the streets and boule-

vards. It is hard to miss the colourful array of flowers that line the roads.

Often the City is given credit (or criticism) for the flowers, but the truth is that the entire management and expense for the beautification of Downtown is paid for by a Downtown tax that only Downtown businesses pay annually. The proceeds of the tax go directly to the Downtown Association for development and maintenance of the Downtown core. It is important to continue to develop, implement and maintain physical improvements to the downtown streetscape to make it an enjoyable place to visit.

These include adequate seating, outstanding seasonal decorations and encouraging everyone to play their part in keeping downtown clean and litter free as part of their mandate.

MEMBER AFFAIRS

The Member Affairs Committee develops and implements programs that will enhance the exposure and overall image of the Downtown to both members and the public at large.

Workshops and member information sessions as well as the annual Member Appreciation BBQ are just part of their initiatives.

STRATEGIC DIRECTIONS

The Committee develops and implements strategic improvements to the core area.

Long range planning and developing a vision that ensures downtown remains a hub of economic activity that encourages growth of existing businesses and encourages new investment is part of their mandate.

After the flowers are gone and the events are over, there is still the day to day operations of the Downtown Association. These tasks include everything from snow removal, parking, traffic flow, crime, and all of the other less glamorous tasks that are addressed by the Downtown Association.

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DIRECTORY DOWNTOWN BUSINESSES A & A New & Used 10119 100 Ave. A1 Quality Signs 10129 97 Ave.

539-1448

Aurora Counselling & Assessment MnFlr 214 Place Box 32

513-6108

Calico Cat Curios 9802 102 St.

539-5338 513-6500

532-7381

Avco Financial Services 9845 99 Ave. #9

532-5566

Cameron Okolita Inc. 9804 100 Ave. #310

Abbott-Brown Appraisals 9804 100 Ave. #227

513-7451

Avenue Crafts & Gifts 10012 100 Ave.

532-8480

Canada Life Assurance 11Flr 9909 102 St.

539-7086

Aberdeen Centre / Business Centre 9728 Montrose Ave. #204-23

402-2088

B.E. Healthy 9728 Montrose Ave. #204-22

882-7755

Canadian Cancer Society 9805 97 St. #103

538-8205

Access Physiotherapy 10027 101 Ave. #101

831-0123

B.J.’s Q Club & Sports Lounge 10013 97 Ave.

539-4443

Canadian Diabetes Assoc.

10001 101 Ave. #202

402-2180 831-0335

Aces & Spades 10029 100 Ave.

539-6905

Babies’ Best Start 10105 97 Ave.

513-2008

Canadian Food Inspection Agency 10135 100 Ave.

Acropolis Greek Restaurant 10011 101 Ave.

538-4424

Bama Furniture 9917 100 Ave.

539-7715

Canadian Mental Health (Willow Place) 9713 100 Ave. 814-2349

Advantage Plus Massage 9804 100 Ave. #315

513-7442

Bar One 9805 100 St.

513-6640

Canadian Red Cross 9712B 99 Ave.

539-7127

Affordable Elegance 9923 100 Ave.

532-0801

Bargain Hunter Publishing Ltd. 9804 100 Ave. #100

832-3895

Canavan Psychological Services 10126 97 Ave. #207

538-0725 882-7296

AFSC (Agriculture Finance) 10320 99 St. #3401 (Prov. Bldg.)

538-5220

BDO Dunwoody 9805 97 Street #200

539-7075

Carter, Darryl & Co. 10134 97 Ave. #103

After Hours Boutique 10120A 100 Ave.

539-6597

Beal, A. (Stefura, Greber, Beal) 10126 97 Ave. #102

513-6883

Carter, Lock & Horrigan 9803 101 Ave. #200

532-8350

Al’s News 10028 100 Ave.

532-3088

Bed Shoppe, The 10102 100 Ave.

814-7161

CarVer Property Mgmt.

10006 101 Ave. #207

539-3414

Alberta Boilers Safety Association 10109 97 Ave. #203

538-9922

Beer Box, The See York Hotel

Cash Canada Pawn 10013 100 Ave.

532-9438 532-3013

Alberta Computers 9902 100 Ave.

513-0000

Behaviour Outreach 9728 Montrose Ave. #405-6

532-5246

Catholic Education Centre 9902 101 St.

Alberta Lands 9924 101 Ave.

532-7311

Beltone Hearing Aid Service 9835 101 Ave. #104

532-7171

Central Barber Shop 10002 100 Ave.

532-5626

Alberta Permit Pro. Inc 10006 101 Ave. #204

539-2131

Beresh, DePoe, & Cunningham 10009 101 Ave. #200

539-9300

Centre 100 Holdings 9924 100 Ave.

532-2110

All The Rage 9924B 100 Ave.

538-9844

Better Than Fred’s 9903 101 St.

532-4450

Centerdrive Graphic & Web Design 9925 100 Ave.

897-4808 814-6080

Allan Crawford Law 9804 100 Ave. #213

513-0062

Big Brothers & Big Sisters 9804 100 Ave. #228

532-0520

Centre for Creative Arts 9904 101 Ave.

Allnorth Consultants Ltd. 9840 97 Ave. #108

538-2070

Big Country XX Radio 9817 101 Ave. #202

532-0840

CEP Union 9728 Montrose Ave. #310-4

567-3721

Always Hair 9728 Montrose Ave. #302

513-9797

Blondi’s 10018 101 Ave.

513-9637

Champs/Dukes Country Club 9929 101 Ave.

532-5243

Amigas Mexican Kitchen 10124A 100 Ave.

513-0705

Body Balance 9728 Montrose Ave. #403

933-0734

Charles Auto Body & Collision 9601 98 St.

814-7535 539-5771

Angels, Teddybears and Flowers 10119 100 Ave.

830-3388

BP Canada Energy (Amoco) Co. 3Flr. 9909 102 St.

814-7676

City Centre Place 9907 100 Ave.

Anime Hypercubed 10004B 100 Ave.

538-4994

Breakers 9734 100 Ave.

532-6431

City of Grande Prairie 10205 98 St.

538-0300

Angela’s Hair Studio 10109A 100 Ave.

513-6202

Brent McCurdy Appraisals 10104 97 Ave. #202

532-0002

CKERM (Swan City Food Equip.)

9613 100 St.

539-5584

Anodyne Chiropractic & Sports Therapy 9814 97 St. #105 513-6633

Burden Bearers Counselling 10005 97 A St.

539-5225

Claude’s Watch Repair 9924 100 Ave. #203

532-3776

AON Reed Stenhouse 10Flr 9909 102 St.

539-1841

539-7900

Business Development Bank 9835 101 Ave. #102

513-5680

Clique Interiors 10017 101 Ave. #202

ARC Resources 5Flr 9909 102 St.

402-3300

Buster’s Pizza, Donair & Pasta 9917C 97 Ave.

402-7400

CNIB 9728 Montrose Ave. #200-2

539-4719

Ashley Learning Resources 10009B 100 Ave.

532-2266

C.I.B.C. (Bank of Commerce) 9933 100 Ave.

538-8300

Colorbox, The 9904 101 Ave.

933-9339

Atco Electric Ltd. 9717 97 Ave.

538-7002

C.U.P.E. 10126 97 Ave. #204

538-1669

Columbia Health Care 2 Flr. 9909 102 St.

532-7077

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Comet Taxi 10009 101 Ave. #207

402-2111

Discovery Financial Group 9814 97 St. #103

513-8323

Dr. McGovern (GP Walk-in Clinic) 9814 97 St. #102

539-4770

532-3710

DKF Counselling & Psychological 11Flr. 9909 102 St.

539-9884

Dr. McMurdo, G. (Dental Wellness) 10126 97 Ave. #101

532-5234

814-5340

Dog’s Billiards Sales & Service, The 10015 100 Ave.

538-4997

Dr. Mequanent, T. 9814 97 St. #204

539-3322

532-4921

Dogs Diner & Billiards Club 10015 100 Ave.

538-0661

Dr. Miles 9Flr, 9909 102 St.

539-4545

882-7272

Don’s Dining 9840 97 Ave. #106

513-2888

Dr. Millar, B. 12Flr. 9909 102 St.

539-3022

532-9050

Donna’s Ventures 10027 101 Ave. #101

532-7207

Dr. Murthi 9824 97 Ave. #107

Cooperators Square / Business Centre 9804 100 Ave. #233 513-7455

Dr. Afridi 9Flr. 9909 102 St.

814-5225

Dr. Noga, A. 9728 Montrose Ave. #402

532-2280

Corporate Express 10134A 100 Ave.

814-8222

Dr. Aylward, D. 10134 97 Ave. #207

882-7797

Dr. Nordstrom, S. 9803 101 Ave. #100

539-3555

814-7639

Dr. Bartie 9814 97 St. #102

539-4770

Dr. Odaibo, F. 9840 97 Ave. #107

513-1991

814-6083

Dr. Beekman 9Flr. 9909 102 St.

539-4545

Dr. Park, C. (Smiles-4-U) 10014 99 St. #103

539-6769

532-7610

Dr. Block, E. W. 9728 Montrose Ave. #312

538-0100

Dr. Paterson, C. 9905 101 Ave. #200

532-5511

538-0387

Dr. Bozdech Eye Clinic 9815 97 St. #103

832-9100

Dr. Paterson, M. 12Flr. 9909 102 St.

532-9067

539-4009

Dr. Brown, F. 9925 100 Ave. #201

539-5307

Dr. Piepgrass, W. (Smiles 4 U) 10014 99 St. #103

538-4050

532-2160

Dr. Campbell, G. 12Flr. 9909 102 St.

539-3022

Dr. Pieterse 9Fl 9909 102 St.

814-5225

532-0922

Dr. Cheshire, Brian, Chirptr.

10014 99 St. #102

532-2570

Dr. Pillay, P. 9814 97 St. #205

513-1231

513-1944

Dr. Cheshire, Louise, Chirptr.

10014 99 St. #102

532-2570

Dr. Poznikoff 9845 99 Ave. #35B

532-1387

538-0778

Dr. Delacruz, Christa 9719 98 Ave. #210

882-8957

Dr. Prociuk 9804 100 Ave. #320

539-2225

882-8943

Dr. Delacruz, Mel 9719 98 Ave. #210

882-8956

Dr. Quitral, M. 10309 98 St.

539-7885

539-5003

Dr. Denkema 9Flr 9909 102 St.

539-4545

Dr. Robinson (Kingsway) 9719 98 Ave. #109

882-1915

402-2470

Dr. Dobrovolsky (Kingway) 9719 98 Ave. #109

882-6915

Dr. Sendziak, J. C. 9728 Montrose Ave. #101

539-3305

539-7989

Dr. Ferguson, R. 9845 99 Ave. #35B

532-1387

Dr. Senekal, D. 10104 97 Ave. #201

538-9997

512-3620

Dr. Fletcher, D. 10104 97 Ave. #102

831-1150

Dr. Shalagan, W. R. 10134 97 Ave. #104

539-4321

513-5907

Dr. Guhle 9728 Montrose Ave. #402

831-2998

Dr. Shaw 9 Flr. 9909 102 St.

539-4545

882-6888

Dr. St. Germaine 9Flr, 9902 102 St.

539-4545 532-2212

Common Wealth Credit Union Ltd. 9930 99 Ave. Community Futures 9817 101 Ave. #104 Complete Rehab & Wellness Services 9815 97 St. #101 Computer Guy, The 9931A 100 Ave. Concetto Interior Design 10101 100 Ave.

CRAPE Geomatics 5 Flr., 9909 102 St. Creative Kids Preschool 9904 101 Ave. Crouse’s Cleaners 10007 98 Ave. Crystal Centre 10017 99 Ave. Crystal Garden’s Concession 10017 99 Ave. Curry’s Jewellers 10019 100 Ave. Curves for Women 9725 98 Ave. #107 Cute As A Bug’s Ear 10126 97 Ave. #106 D & S Counselling 9805 97 St. #204 D. Light Bookkeeping 9728 Montrose Ave. D. R. Sales Woodworking 9807 97 Ave. Daltec Occupational Health Services 9728 Montrose Ave. #300-6 Dancer’s Academy, The 9913 100 Ave. Dansar Massage Therapy 9728 Montrose Ave. #300-4 Dark Flavour Board Shop 10027A 100 Ave.

538-0111

Davis, Kohlsmith & Kay Chartered Accountants 9919 99 Ave. #102 532-4641

Dr. Haman 9728 Montrose Ave. #204-2

Davis, Trevor, C.A. 9824 97 Ave. #109

814-7474

Dr. Handy 10104 97 Ave. #102

831-1150

Dr. Stepanko, W. 10309 98 St.

532-5110

Dr. Harper, Chirptr 9803 101 Ave. #102

532-1690

Dr. Strehlke, C. 12Flr. 9909 102 St.

539-3303

513-0103

Dr. Hickerty, E. (Smiles-4-U) 10014 99 St. #103

402-2920

Dr. Syrota, H. 9803 101 Ave. #101

532-1380

532-5234

Dr. Higson, D 9719 98 Ave. #212

532-4661

Dr. Torbey, C. 9840 97 Ave. #104

538-4315

539-6061

Dr. Ingraham, Chip 9923 100 Ave. #8

532-3520

Dr. Vankka (Kingsway) 9719 98 Ave. #109

882-6915

539-6760

Dr. Kali, A 9815 97 St. #201

832-3030

Dr. Vos, E. P. 9814 97 St. #104

532-2332

Diabetes (Regional) Wellness & Prevention Program 10109 97 Ave. #215 513-8197

Dr. Libsekal, K. 12Flr. 9909 102 St.

538-2921

Dr. Welsh, E. L. 10309 98 St.

532-5380

Dial A Cab 10001 101 Ave. #207

532-1111

Dr. Lung (Kingsway) 9719 98 Ave. #109

882-6915

Dr. Wessels 9Flr. 9909 102 St.

539-4545

539-5552

Dr. Martin, B. 9728 Montrose Ave. #402

532-2280

Dr. Wynters, John Professional 10309 98 St.

539-4330

532-2330

Dr. Martin, R. 9728 Montrose Ave. #402

539-1193

Dundee Private Investigators Mn. Flr, 214 Place

833-1000

Dennis Homeniuk Cooperators Ins. 9804 100 Ave. #102 Denny’s Restaurant 9805 100 St. Dental Wellness Clinic 10126 97 Ave. #101 Designs & Signs 9808 100 Ave. Devonshire Administration 3Flr. 9909 102 St.

Diamond City Jewellers 9845 99 Ave. #26 Dickering Donna’s 10122 100 Ave. #2

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Dynamic Massage Therapy & Reflexology 9728 Montrose Ave. #310-3 831-5536

Expressions in Bloom 9908 B 100 Ave.

539-3383

G.E. Capital Solutions 9 Flr. 9909 102 St. Box 45

831-1565

Dynamic Nails by Cindy 9728 Montrose Ave. #204-21

518-9564

Fairy Tales Career & Bridal Wear 9906 100 Ave.

532-4515

G.P. Fire Extinguisher 9835 97 Ave.

539-1424

Dynamic Therapeutics 10009 101 Ave. #201

538-2829

Farmers Market Assoc.

10032 101 Ave.

814-8224

G.P. Foot Clinic See Dr. Hammond

Eagle Built Homes 9840 97 Ave. #105

532-6887

Fas Gas Prairie Service 9702 100 St.

532-1450

G.P. Hair Academy Ltd., 10131 97 Ave.

513-3600

Eagle Taxi 10009 101 Ave. #208

532-1212

Fashionista 9907 100 Ave. #5

532-4550

G.P. Home Builders Assoc.

12Flr, 9909 102 St.

538-4494

Earl’s Restaurant 9825 100 St.

538-3275

Field, Field, & Field 9835 101 Ave. #100

532-3690

G.P. Promotional Products Ltd. 10109A 100 Ave.

538-1306

Edward Jones Investments 10006 101 Ave. #105

539-5034

Flemming, DePoe & Gubbins 9805 97 St. #203

830-0322

G.P. Shorinryu Karate Club 10130 101 Ave.

538-4327 513-2609

Enzo Leather 9926 100 Ave.

513-1960

Fletcher, Mudryk, & Co. 9835 101 Ave. #400

539-4110

G.P. Special Olympics 9728 Montrose Ave. #206

ES Williams & Assoc. Inc. 6Flr 9909 102 St.

539-4544

Floral Expressions 10012 99 Ave. #102

539-0150

G.P. Taekwando School 10008 100 Ave.

539-7974

Escapes Travel & Spa 10007 102 St.

538-4486

Forbes & Friends 9918A 100 Ave.

513-1933

G.P. Voice for Life 9615 100 St.

538-3344

532-8427

Formula Powell Ltd. 6Flr. 9909 102 St. Box 1328

814-6045

Garth Muench Financial Services 10134 97 Ave. #203

538-2554

833-8490

Four (4) Word Inc. 10134 100 Ave.

513-4386

Generations Insurance (Figel) 9919 99 Ave. #101

532-2846

539-3400

Four Winds 11Flr. 9909 102 St.

538-3977

GG’s Studio 10135 101 Ave. #103

402-7773

882-0920

Fragz Inc. 9916A 100 Ave.

532-4942

Golden Age Centre 10222 101 Ave.

532-5818

539-0511

Frieson Computers 9728 Montrose Ave. #304

814-2761

Golden Cabs G.P. Ltd. 10001 101 Ave. #205

539-9949

513-6100

Fuller, John K. Prof. Corp.

9835 101 Ave. #302

532-3372

Golden Star Restaurant 10112 101 Ave.

532-7546

532-3388

Futures Employment Services 10135 101 Ave. #202

532-5763

Goodwill Industries of AB - Store 9845 99 Ave.

402-6348

Eternity Fine Jewellry & Heirlooms 9918 100 Ave. Euphoria 9920 100 Ave. Evancic, Perrault, Robertson 10006 101 Ave. #215 Exceleration Taekwondo Centre 9902 99 St. Excellent Bookkeeper, The 10118 101 Ave. #104 Exelby & Partners Ltd. 9804 100 Ave. #230 Exit Realty 10104 97 Ave. #101

Barefoot Venus Principessa Pink Sugar Pich Posh The Balm Cake Treat Krave

Grande Prairie THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE Your Downtown Stop for Health & Healing

532-9106 10027B 100 Avenue www.gpmassage.com

the powder room 780.532.4650 2 - 9907 100 Avenue, Grande Prairie thepowderroom@telus.net accent | 40

Gordon Graydon, MLA-GP Wapiti Constituency 9814 97 St. #101 538-1800

Horizon Adjusters Ltd. 9814 97 St. #207

Grande Prairie & District Co-op 9831 100 Ave.

402-8383

Linfield Nails Etc. 9804 100 Ave. #312

513-7377 532-1900

539-6111

Hot Bodz Tanning Studio 9725 98 Ave. #104

814-7517

Liquidation World 10115 99 Ave.

Grande Prairie Animal Hospital 10126 100 Ave.

532-4638

Housemaster Home Inspection 9804 100 Ave. #210

538-3301

Liquor For Less 10001 97 Ave.

532-8080

Grande Prairie Boxing Association 9814 100 Ave.

830-3440

Howey Law Office 9905 101 Ave. #201

539-0690

Little Caesars Pizza 9725 98 Ave. #101

532-5505

Grande Prairie Catholic School District #28 9902 101 St. 532-3013

Humanacare (Jim Francis) 9805 97 St. #204

538-4070

Littleton’s Massage Therapy 9919 99 Ave.

532-7078

Grande Prairie Curling Club 10127 99 Ave.

532-7221

Husky Energy 9805 97 St. #104

513-5610

Living Christ Youth Mission 9932 100 Ave.

513-8725

Grande Prairie Denture Clinic 10017 101 Ave.

532-8141

IKON Office Solutions 9815 101 Ave.

539-7100

Look Hair Design, The 10002 100 St. #201

539-7888

Grande Prairie Friendship Centre 10105 97 Ave.

532-5722

imageDESIGN 10017A 100 Ave.

532-6353

Lorenz & Currie 11Flr. 9909 102 St.

532-1300

Grande Prairie Live Theatre 10130 98 Ave.

538-1616

Immigrant Settlement Services 9924 100 Ave. #202

538-4363

Lounor Focus Point 9804 100 Ave. #215

539-9988

539-5625

Imperial Garden Resturant 10018 100 Ave.

538-1611

M. J. Psychological Services 9804 100 Ave. #318

532-1261

Grande Prairie Music 9826 100 Ave.

532-8160

Independent Living Services 10006 101 Ave. #205

539-0433

M.C.S. Consulting 10118 101 Ave. #124

539-3869

Grande Prairie Pet Store 9807 99 Ave.

532-8027

Indigo Galeria 9804 102 St.

532-1995

Mah’s Family Restaurant 9845 99 Ave. #25

532-3715

Grande Prairie Place Ent. (214 Place) 11 Flr 9909 102 St.

539-4015

InfoTech Solution Providers Inc. 9920 100 Ave. Buite B

513-8324

Manulife Financial Corp.

9910 101 St.

532-4400

532-3580

Ink Addictionz 9824 100 Ave.

539-3122

Grande Prairie Lock Co. Ltd. 9909 97 Ave.

882-8971

Marlin Travel 10021 100 Ave.

Grande Prairie Public School District #2357 10213 99 St. 532-4491

Insta Loans (The Mortgage Co) 9840 97 Ave. #102

538-4888

Martin-Weiss Graphics 10001 101 Ave. #102

539-9191

Grande Prairie Real Estate Board 10106 102 St.

532-4508

Jan Cinema 9820 100 Ave. (Box 679)

532-8009

Mary Jo Mather, Rattenbury 9804 100 Ave. #219

538-4464

Grande Prairie Storm Hockey Team 10017 99 Ave.

538-4919

JD Nelson Radiator Co. Ltd. 10021 97 Ave.

532-2810

Massage Works Mn Flr. 9909 102 St.

814-5911

513-8554

Mayfair Personnel/Business College 9804 100 Ave. #305

539-5090 532-4694

Grande Prairie Public Library 9910 99 Ave.

Grande Prairie Therapeutic Massage 10027B 100 Ave.

532-9106

Jeffrey’s Cafe 10136 101 Ave.

Grande Prairie Walk-in Clinic 9814 97 St. #102

539-4770

Joyspring Accounting 9925 100 Ave. #201

539-3055

McLeod, Graham Realty 10011 102 St.

Grandpa Lyle’s Pizza 10004A 100 Ave.

830-3440

Junction Point Physical Therapy 9719 98 Ave. #209

832-2804

Medico Mobile Occupational Health & Safety Services 9728 Montrose Ave. #401-4 532-9933

Grandview Country Store 10002 100 Ave.

513-2033

Kakwa Insurance Assoc.

10118 101 Ave. #108

814-6962

Mel Knight, GP Smokey Constituency 9804 100 Ave. #105

513-1233

538-2640

Menzies Printers 9917A 97 Ave.

532-8730 538-9305

Great West Life 10134 97 Ave. #203

532-2818

Kaldon Construction Ltd. 9835 101 Ave.

Greber, A. (Stefura,Greber,Beal) 10126 97 Ave. #102

513-6883

Kay, McVey, Smith & Carlstrom 9835 101 Ave. #600

532-7771

Metis Local #1990 10104 101 Ave. #101

Grief, Loss & Growth Services 9856 97 Ave. #101

538-2155

Keddy’s Kustom Kurtains 9927B 100 Ave.

539-4865

Metis Nation of AB Labour Market Dev. 10011 102 St. 539-5477

Gudrun Penselin, Reflexologist 9804 100 Ave. #222

532-2464

Kingsway Oral Surgery 9719 98 Ave. #109

882-6413

Meyers, Norris, Penny & Co. 7Flr. 9909 102 St.

831-1700

532-2345

Midwest Furniture Rentals 10012 100 Ave.

532-4940 532-2550

Hair Associates 9904 100 Ave.

539-0420

L.B.’s Hair Styling 9722 100 Ave.

Hair Dreams 2001 9856 97 Ave. #105

832-0580

La Diva Hair Salon 9731 100 Ave.

538-9848

Milano for Men 10030 100 Ave.

Haircraft 10126 97 Ave. #107

532-5010

Laser Light Hair Removal Ltd. 10118 101 Ave. #111

539--5288

Mizzaro Psychological Services 9856 97 Ave. #101

538-0609

Hammerhead Bar & Grill 9898 99 St.

513-5450

Lasting Results Electrolysis 9904 100 Ave.

402-3200

Mobile Industrial Health Services 10126 97 Ave. #205

830-0533

539-6779

Mood Mender 10024A 100 Ave.

538-9950 532-4400

Heavenly Bodies Esthetics 9814 97 St. #203

830-1451

Laurel’s Preserves 10023 100 Ave.

Hebner Financial 9802 97 Ave. #102

532-9652

Laurie Fisher Counselling 9804 100 Ave. #203

539-4141

Morris Financial Group 9802 97 Ave. #102

Hi Tech Business Systems 10115 100 Ave.

538-4128

Lawrence Counselling 9805 97 St. #204

539-5626

Morrow Environment 9804 100 Ave. #107

933-0670

Highland Park Automotive 9827 97 Ave.

532-7811

LetterBox Express 10001 101 Ave. #101

538-1688

Mortgage Centre, The 9719 98 Ave. #110

532-4065

539-6800

Mortgage Company, The (Insta Loan) 9840 97 Ave. #102

513-3140

Homesteader Health Downtown 10012 99 Ave. #104

538-1133

Lewis & Chrenek 9824 97 Ave. #106

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Mortgage Intelligence 9804 100 Ave. #108

513-6611

North Shore Environmental Consultants 9840 97 Ave. #101 830-2198

Peace Building Administration 10104 101 Ave. #304

Mrs. B’s Drapery 10025 100 Ave.

539-7037

North West Co., The 10031 100 Ave.

532-3100

Peace Country Health Corp. (Admin) 10320 99 St. #2101

538-5387

Mudryk, Garry, C.A. 11Flr, 9909 102 St.

830-3282

Northern Alberta Brain Injury Society 9712 C 99 Ave.

532-0477

Peace Country Health Home Care 10121 97 Ave.

532-4447

Multicultural Association 9924 100 Ave. #204

532-8270

Northern Athletic Wear 9856 97 Ave. #107

538-4521

Peace Country Health Lab 9805 97 St. #102

830-2820

Muscle Clinic Massage Therapy 9804 100 Ave. #320

832-7144

Northern Sound Hearing Clinic 9824 97 Ave. #105

539-4002

Peace Country Health Public Health Centre 10320 99 St. 1st Flr. 513-7500

Myalgia Spa & Massage 9728 Montrose Ave. #5

532-2285

NOW Dance Studio 10104 101 Ave. #301

513-8207

Peace Country Health Speech & Language 10121 97 Ave. 513-8126

Nail Studio, The 9804 100 Ave. #206

518-4600

O & G Medical Associates 9815 97 St.

538-2190

Peace County Mental Health 10014 99 St. #600

539-5160

Nails by Kim 9728 Montrose Ave. #204-21

518-6266

Oasis, The 10126 101 Ave.

539-6179

Peace Diagnostic Imaging 9815 97 St. #108

532-5648

532-9359

Office Handlers 90 Inc. 10104 101 Ave. #302

538-2500

Peppermint Twist MnFlr 9909 102 St.

539-0553

513-6333

Oh My Goodness 9804 100 Ave. #103

513-3832

Perkins Co-operators Insurance 9856 97 Ave. #104

532-8804

Neil & Associates Ins. & Investment Advisors 10134 97 Ave. #203 539-5943

One + 1 Bookkeeping 9728 Montrose Ave. #204-17

830-2377

Perry Securities 10135 101 Ave.

532-7717

Nesbitt Burns Inc. 9835 101 Ave. #300

831-1100

Orr & Weston Consulting 10118 101 Ave. #120

539-5924

Persons with Developmental Disabilities 9815 97 St. #203 538-5115

New Faces 9728 Montrose Ave. #204-14

402-6672

P.A.C.E. 10118 101 Ave. #202

539-6692

Phil Silvester, BPE 9904 100 Ave.

538-2829 513-5300

Native Counselling Services 10104 101 Ave. #201 Natural Solutions 9728 Montrose Ave. #204-21

New North Ventures 10118 101 Ave. #123

402-2778

Panago Pizza 9802 97 Ave. #103

310-0001

Phoenix Group 4Flr. 9909 102 St.

Night Alert Security 9804 100 Ave. #304

538-1411

Paradise Spa 10135 101 Ave.

513-8393

PhoneCo. Inc. 10127 97 Ave.

538-0003

No Need to Knock 10026B 100 Ave.

513-2121

Paramount Resources 9824 97 Ave. #102

882-6635

Picture Perfect 9934 100 Ave.

539-4091

518-0996

Pink Polish - Nails by Heidi MnFlr 9909 102 St.

933-7465

North Country Community Church 10008 100 Ave,

532-0704

Parkland Respiratory MnFlr. 9909 102 St.

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School & graduation portrait packages available.

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Frames & albums, photo finishing, original artwork, passport photos, candles, unique gifts, film & batteries.

Come & see the new Snapshot!

9924 100 Avenue Ph: 780-532-5051 Fax: 780-538-4060 snapshotstudio_gp@yahoo.ca accent | 42

(780) 814-7535 9601 - 98 Street, Grande Prairie

Pink Rain Hair Lounge 9907 100 Ave. #6 Pita Pit 10001 97 Ave. #103

532-5532

Pure Photography 9904 101 Ave.

832-8626

Roots 9907 100 Ave. #3

539-3767 539-4277

532-7214

Quality Vacuum 9615 100 St.

532-8900

Roxberry Salon (formerly In Hair) 10006 101 Ave.

Pizza 73 10012 99 Ave. #101

831-7373

Quaternity Physiotherapy 9905 101 Ave.

814-7453

Royal Bank of Canada 9815 98 St.

538-6500

Pollick, Robert Prof. Corp.

10006 101 Ave. #200

538-8290

Quizno’s Sub 10001 97 Ave. #102

882-2350

Royal Canadian Legion 9912 101 Ave.

532-3110

532-1200

Rabbit Hole, The 10020 100 Ave.

539-7999

Royal LePage - The Realty Group 9917B 97 Ave.

539-5771

513-4143

Ramona Pizza 10120 100 Ave.

532-1534

Royal / Yellow Cabs / Swan Cabs 9819 97 Ave.

539-3366

532-4650

RBC Dominion Securities 9856 97 Ave. #106

538-6593

RTD Quality Services Inc. 9856 97 Ave. #102

814-7227

532-0468

Ready Set Dance 9913 100 Ave.

513-2623

Saddle Hills Steaming Ltd. 10104 101 Ave. #302

532-5501

532-6949

Rehoboth Christian Ministries 9804 100 Ave. #314

532-5611

Salvation Army Office 9615 102 St

532-1969

532-8111

ReJuve Spa 9731 100 Ave.

513-1511

Salvation Army Store 10132 100 Ave.

532-4571

513-0150

Resources Road Shell 9720 97 Ave.

532-4916

Sandman Hotel 9805 100 St.

513-5555

402-8634

Retro Relics 10118A 100 Ave.

832-0110

Scotia MacLeod 9834 100 Ave. #201

513-3505

539-4010

Richmond Dental 9722 100 Ave.

538-9336

Scotiabank 9834 100 Ave.

532-9250

538-3880

Richmond Dry Cleaners 10006 101 Ave. #103

532-3232

Seacor Environmental 10135 101 Ave. 2 Flr.

513-6819

832-0282

Rick’s Place MnFlr 9909 102 St.

539-3454

Senior Citizens Outreach 9905 101 Ave. #102

539-6255

814-6804

Right of Way Construction 9728 Montrose Ave. #310-1

539-1314

Seven Eleven 9707 100 St.

513-0711

513-4433

Rock 97.7 Radio 9835 101 Ave. #200

539-9700

Shawnelle Day Spa 10135 101 Ave. #201

513-8393

Pomeroy Appraisals Ltd. 10009 101 Ave. #204 Portfolio Strategies Corp.

9728 Montrose Ave. #204-8 Powder Room, The 9907 100 Ave., #2 Powell, Craig, C.A. 10015 102 St. PR Personnel 9905 101 Ave. #201 Prairie Art Gallery, The 9856 97 Ave. #103 (temp) Prairie Cash 10118b 100 Ave. Prairie Massage Institute 10118 101 Ave. Prairie Medical Clinic 10309 98 St. PrimeWest Energy Inc. 5 Flr, 9909 102 St. Professional Travel / Travel Savers 9804 100 Ave. #202 Progressive Land Development MnFlr 9909 102 St. Pure Home Design 10024B 100 Ave.

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She Mann’s Styling 9845 99 Ave. #17 Shelkor Mortgage Inc. 10126 97 Ave. #208

538-2333

Source Adult Video 10022 100 Ave.

539-9098

Suncor Inc. Resources Ltd. 10109 97 Ave. #205

539-2650 532-4352

539-5380

Speedy Cash Payday Advances 10012 99 Ave. #103

402-6542

Swan City Auction 9613 98 St.

Shell Canada Energy 9607 102 St.

830-2256

Sportswear Plus / Alberta Trophy 9912 100 Ave.

538-2588

Sweet & Savory Catering 9804 100 Ave. #103

814-5580

Shepherd’s Fold 9925 100 Ave.

532-3835

St. John Ambulance 10117 101 Ave. #203

532-1012

T-Shirts To Go 10124 101 Ave.

539-5600

Shippers Supply Inc. Mn. Flr. 214 Place

830-3260

St. Paul’s United Church 10206 100 Ave.

532-2415

Talisman Energy Inc. 9705 97 St.

402-2220 538-8805

Shoppers Drug Mart 9728 Montrose Ave. #100

538-3553

Staindent Dental Lab 9814 97 St. #201

532-2129

Telus 10103 99 Ave.

Shubert Building 10006 101 Ave. #208

539-9392

Statixs 10134 97 Ave. #105

513-9696

Therapoint Massage 10118 101 Ave. #110

532-3237

Sihra, Jasmine Law Office 9905 101 Ave. #201

539-0690

Stefura, W. (Stefura, Greber, Beal) 10126 97 Ave. #102

513-6883

Tim Horton’s Administration 10104 101 Ave. #102

518-0616

Skelly’s Web 10006A 100 Ave.

830-3808

Street & Strip Performance Centre 10029 97 Ave.

538-2886

Tito’s Cafe 10006 101 Ave. #101

539-4881

945-0271

Street Tax 10006 101 Ave. #104

539-9656

Sleep Medix. Inc. 9804 100 Ave. #211

532-6202

Toner One Inc. 9908A 100 Ave.

SMEDA (Community Futures Grande Prairie & Region) 9817 101 Ave. #104 814-5340

Studio 97 10102 101 St.

538-4414

Towne Centre Furniture 9845 99 Ave. #36

538-3000

Snapshot Studio & Photo 9924 100 Ave.

532-5051

Studio for Ceramic Art, The 10006B 100 Ave.

539-5905

Towne Centre Liquor Store 9845 99 Ave. #39

538-9911

Sneak Peak Imaging 9840 97 Ave. #103

830-1926

Styles & Smiles Hair Design 9927A 100 Ave.

539-3898

Towne-Centre Mall Admin.

10109 97 Ave. #207

538-2928 538-4888

Snippers Haircare & Barber 10134 100 Ave.

539-7270

Subway - Downtown 10012 99 Ave. #105

538-4644

Trend Home Improvements 10029 97 Ave.

Sobeys 9804 100 Ave. #217

513-3717

Suddenly Slender 10134 C 100 Ave.

814-8111

Trinity Massage Therapeutics 9904 101 Ave. #203

832-1012

Sole Addiction 9907 100 Ave. #4

830-0442

Suicide Prevention 10118 101 Ave. #201

539-6680

Trophy Gallery, The 10017B 100 Ave.

538-1355

Sound Waves 10134 97 Ave. #101

538-2744

Sun Life Financial 1014 97 Ave. #103

532-2388

Turbo Delivery Hot Shot & Piloting Inc. Mn. Flr. 9909 102 St.

832-5987

Menzies

Indigo

GALLERIA silver jewellery amber trendy fashion resort wear

Home of Divine Style!

Tuesday to Saturday Open at the crack o’noon (12 noon - 5 pm) 9804-102 Street, Grande Prairie accent | 44

TurCon Construction Group 10101 100 Ave.

539-3349

Williams Schoepp Realty Inc. MnFlr, 9909 102 St.

539-9683

Vital Aire 9728 Montrose Ave. #204-17

538-3511

Willsey, Davis & Co. Chartered Accts.

9824 97 Ave. #109

538-2771

Vonntina’s Hair Salon 10001 101 Ave. #206

539-9033

United Way of Grande Prairie & Region 10006 101 Ave. #216 532-1105

Walisser Shavers LLP 10027 101 Ave. #202

Windsor Court Holdings Ltd. 9835 101 Ave. #503

532-1445

532-0315

Urban Home 9907 100 Ave. #3

513-6476

513-4363

Wapiti Community Dorm 10057 98 St.

Wireworks 10018 101 Ave.

513-4043

Wolf Tree Contracting Ltd. 9728 Montrose Ave. #204-19

513-5139

UFA

9Flr 9909 102 St.

Unique Gallery 9929 100 Ave.

V The Vacation Store 10031 100 Ave.

532-5533

Vision Health Services 9728 Montrose Ave. # 204

833-5555 814-7474

538-2665

Watch Me Grow Family Child Care 10006 101 Ave. #101A

814-7050

Vak Shak 9916 100 Ave.

Wonderland Toy and Hobby 10032 100 Ave.

532-1963

538-2002

Wawanesa 10134 97 Ave. #102

539-9794

Valhalla Pure Outfitters 9907 100 Ave. #7

830-0725

539-0336

Wendy’s Administration 9815 97 St. #205

Woosabi Fusion Grill & Bar 9805 97 St.

532-9990

357-0668

539-7377

Wendy’s Restaurant 10007 99 Ave.

World Financial Group 9725 98 Ave. #103

538-3828

York Hotel/The Beer Box 10012 101 St.

532-1511

Vanishings Laser Esthetics 9719 98 Ave. #111 Vic’s Pharmacy Service 9831 100 Ave.

532-2652

Westcan Feed & Grain 9Flr. 9909 102 St.

562-6470

Victory Church on the Rock 10001 101 Ave.

Your Office or Mine 9728 Montrose Ave. 7-204

505-1903

532-2350

Western Cree Tribal Council 9802 97 Ave. #104

532-3009

Viking Pacific Inc. 12 Flr. 9909 102 St.

532-0156

882-0007

Wide Choice Books 9922 100 Ave.

Youth Connections 9845 99 Ave. #6

539-5622

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COPING WITH THE SNOW

By Mary Nutting, South Peace Regional Archives

S

eeing that snow removal was an issue in the civic election this fall got me to thinking, “What did they do about heavy snowfalls in Grande Prairie’s early years?”

The first stop in my research was the Environment Canada website where I clicked on ‘Past Weather’ and searched the ‘Climate Data Online’ for Grande Prairie, Alberta. A ‘customized search’ told me that on November 17, 1932 they had 30 cm of snow in one day, that in December 1933 they had a record of 95 cm in one month (with the temperature -50 for days), and that in 1947 there was 225 cm in one year.

gone down to City Hall and looked through the early by-laws for the first one about snow removal, but from photographs in the archives, I knew what I would find. Citizens were expected to clear the sidewalks in front of their homes and businesses long before the town was expected to clear the streets.

Part of the problem lies in the design of today’s vehicles.

Think of the high clearance and narrow tires of the early cars and trucks; they would have traveled through the snow like our modern SUVs.

My next stop was www.ourfutureourpast.ca to read what the newspapers of the day had to say about those record snowfalls.

I discovered that no one complained. After all that snow, there was not one word—not in the headlines, or the editorial, or the letters to the editor. But the pussywillows out in Badheart in January 1934 made front page headlines!

That means either the town did such a good job of snow removal that no-one had anything to complain about, or people had no expectations of the streets being cleaned. I could have

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Then again, maybe we are so hurried that we can’t enjoy the snow—only fret about how it’s slowing us down.

This year, if it snows so much the cars won’t move, let’s all take the day off!

Above: Here’s a solution: Harry Horte’s Snow Cruiser, 1933, from the Bezanson family collection Below: Snow Plow on a County Road, 1938-1939 from the collection of Paulette Hrychiw

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GAMES Settlers of Catan Puerto Rico Ticket to Ride Dutch Blitz Murder Mysteries War Hammer Mind Games Magic The Gathering

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10032 100 Ave 532-1963

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