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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.
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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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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
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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
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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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DOWNTOWN ADVERTISERS 1. 2. 3. 4.
Al’s News 10028 100 Avenue
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Bama Furniture 9917 100 Avenue BJ’s Q Club & Sports Bar 10013 97 Avenue
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Charles Auto Body 9601 98 Street
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Clique Interiors 10017 101 Avenue
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Co-op 9831 100 Avenue.
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23. Keddy’s Kustom Kurtains 9927B 100 Avenue 24. Liquor For Less 10001 97 Avenue 25. Menzies Printers 9917A 97 Avenue
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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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28. Powder Room 2 - 9907 100 Avenue
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Custom Communications Unit 104, 10001 100 Avenue
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29. Pure Home 10024 100 Avenue
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Diamond City Jewellers 9845 99 Avenue #26
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30. Ready Set Dance 9913 100 Avenue
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31. Rejuve Salon & Spa 9731 100 Ave
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32. Shepherd’s Fold 9925 100 Avenue.
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Prairie Art Gallery, The #103 9856 97 Avenue
10. Eternity Fine Jewellery & Heirlooms 9918B 100 Avenue
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33. Snapshot Studio & Photo 9924 100 Avenue
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11. Fashionista 5 - 9907 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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40. Urban Home 1 - 9907 100 Avenue
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18. Homesteader Health 10012 99 Avenue, #104
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41. Valhalla Pure Outfitters 7 - 9907 100 Avenue
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20. Indigo Galleria 9804 102 Street
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43. Wonderland Toy & Hobby 10032 100 Avenue
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21. Jack Ouellette - Re/max 10114 100 Street
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44. Youth Connections 104 - 9817 101 Avenue
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Royal Canadian Legion
h.
Grande Prairie Museum
i.
The Prairie Art Gallery
j.
Towne Centre Mall
k.
Golden Age Centre
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Muskoseepi Park
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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
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It’s A Slice Creamy Body Buf fer Cake Beauty
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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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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
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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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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
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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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