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DOWNTOWN ENCOURAGES YOU TO ENJOY FOUR SEASONS OF FUN

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The Downtown area prides itself in offering a variety of events and activities that make shopping and business downtown a pleasure in all four seasons.

We hope that the over 400 stores and services, the unique merchandise, outstanding customer service, attitude and just plain fun will provide a pleasurable experience and you will come back again and again.

Harold Friesen, Chair Grande Prairie DownTown Association

Downtown Events | 6 Homespun | 10 Boutique Dog | 16 Downtown Grande Prairie | 18 Shops of Downtown | 20 Good Fun & Good Soup Too! | 26 Bridge Supports: (Wired Bras and) Breast Cancer | 28 Downtown Business Directory | 30 Curling in the 1920’s | 38

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CONTRIBUTORS Dymphny Dronyk is passionate about the magic of story and has woven words for money (journalism, corporate writing) and for love (poetry, fiction) for over 25 years. Contrary Infatuations, (Frontenac House 2007) was short-listed for two prestigious literary awards. A mediator by trade, Dymphny is the co-editor/publisher of Writing the Land – Alberta Through its Poets�

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There’s a buzz of energy in the Downtown core lately. It seems like every month something new is happening. New businesses, renovations, festivals, art installations, a bustling Farmers’ Market and most notably, lots of foot traffic. Believe it or not, there are over 400 different businesses tucked into the handful of streets that comprise the original heart of the city.

With furniture boutiques, fine clothing shops, spas, speciality stores and interior decorators, the Downtown has the upscale, funky flavour of Whyte Avenue in Edmonton, or Kensington in Calgary. People come to shop – but also just to soak up some of that hip, urban buzz.

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n a city that is burgeoning in all directions and where the big box store power centre just keeps sprawling, the Downtown is enjoying its revitalization, inspired by the collective ethic of its merchants to create a space that is unique and intimate, where there is time for old-fashioned values such as good service.

town such as Grandview Country Store and Unique Gallery, thereby providing weeklong access for their customers.

The Downtown has also attracted an amazing number of merchants who offer handmade, one-of-a-kind or imported, speciality items. A Saturday stroll that starts at the Farmers’ Market (corner of 101st Avenue and 101st Street) and then meanders along the Main Street of 100th Avenue offers up many riches and inspirations.

The Farmers’ Market, with the best parking in the Downtown, has long been home to artists and craftspeople as well as farmers and market gardeners, bakers and chefs. The Market is like a giant quilt of colours, scents and sensations tucked under one roof. Visual artists, photographers, furniture makers, jewellers, musicians and fibre artists all call the Market home. A number of the members (for example, The Primitive Lane that creates hand crafted primitives, candles and soaps and A Couple of Old Barnboards that specializes in barn wood furniture) now also sell their products in a few of the specialty stores Down-

There’s a real sense of community that draws customers and merchants alike. “I think people come to the Market because more and more, they like to know where their food comes from. It makes them feel good to know that the meat comes from a natural environment,” explains Eldine Kjemhus. Glendean Farms sells bison inspired pottery and barbecue accessories in addition to a wide range of their marvellous bison products. All of which are naturally grown and are chemical free. (Glendean Farms’ bison products can now also be found at Farmers Markets in Calgary as well.)

“I started just for fun” laughs Liliana Tornambe as she models one of her beautiful handmade shawls. “My niece encouraged me to make more and I thought I would try it at the Market, to see how it would go. None are ever the same. Each shawl is inspired by the material. It speaks to me – it’s very spontaneous.” Two years and many shawls later, Shalle by Li is a fixture at the Market and at various trade shows throughout the year.

“I love the atmosphere. It is a very supportive community here.

Everyone helps everyone else.”

This page: A selection of handmade shawls by Liliana Tornambe of Shalle by Li, Opposite Page: At the centre of Downtown, Grandview Country Store, on the corner of 100th Avenue and 100th Street.

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Tammy Schneider of Creative Candy Bouquet explains that for her the Market is the best of both worlds – she can be a stayat-home mom and still have a marketplace for her venture.

Schneider has created her exuberant candy alternatives to floral arrangements guided by months of on-line research. Wanting to protect her artistic integrity she did not buy in to a franchise and has also worked hard to find all Canadian suppliers for her

“ There’s such a sense of inspiring and helping each other”

materials. Business is great. She keeps busy with customers at the Market two days a week, and also through custom orders for birthdays, showers, weddings, and other special events.

Over on Main Street, even the warm brick exterior of the Grandview Country Store on the northwest corner of 100th Street and a 100th Avenue hearkens back to a by-gone era. Inside the cozy space, every nook is filled with handmade wares. Rustic barn wood furniture and birdhouses, wrought iron, willow wreathes, baskets, pastel quilts, and playful primitives (hearts, stars, moons) enough to fulfill any theme or inspiration.

“You don’t have to like country décor” owner Sheryl Anderson says. “There’s something here for all seasons, for all tastes. I have local women who make the signs, the wreathes, the birdhouses and many of the primitives. And then there’s Doug’s Woodwork and the Sietsma’s barn wood furniture too. People are making these things with their own hands, putting all their heart into it. There are a lot of hours and care and pride going into each item. I think that authenticity really matters. Here you’ll never find exactly the same pillow or quilt or birdhouse twice because it’s not coming off a production line.”

“One of my local suppliers, Charlene from The Primitive Lane even created our own line of candles. We call it Grandview Spice. It’s a very relaxing scent.”

Charlene Wray of The Primitive Lane enthuses about both her craft and being in the Downtown. “There’s such a sense of inspiring and helping each other” she explains. “And it is so much fun. I get a lot of joy out of seeing people’s reactions to my work, especially over the faux food candles like the banana split, or the Fruit Loops in a bowl. They’re incredulous because it really looks and smells like the real thing.”

Anderson believes her Grandview Country Store’s success has a lot to do with our collective longing for a simpler life. “A lot of

the things in here remind people of their grandparents’ time. I think we want to bring some of that peace and history into our homes. People like to stay and visit. That’s the thing with shopping downtown. It’s a real community down here. Our customers like it that we know them by name, that there’s no rush. Our slogan is ‘enter as strangers, leave as friends’.”

Carol Sietsma, co-owner of A Couple of Old Barnboards, one of Grandview’s primary artisans, echoes that sentiment. “We started this business just because Hedzer, my husband, always loved woodworking; he just loves working with his hands. And we thought it was such a shame that all those beautiful old buildings were just getting ripped down because people thought they were in the way of the combine, or whatever.”

“So he started taking down buildings for people and saving the wood. And it’s really taken off. We keep busy. He keeps coming up with new designs and improving on his techniques.”

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started canning… and I ended up with 800 jars of preserves that first summer. Well, I had to do SOMETHING with them” she chuckles “so I came to the Market.”

A seemingly indefatigable source of energy, Laurel has now gone on to create Grande Prairie’s newest eatery, serving lunches and desserts in her café in addition to the hundreds of jars of jams, jellies and pickles that glint and wink from the shelves. “People are looking for a purer product,” she explains.

“Our product doesn’t have any additives. We buy local fruits and veggies and just use sugar and Certo, just like grandma used to do it. And it’s a real family affair. My children are all involved, so is my husband – you have to have help when you’re peeling 60 lbs of carrots at a time.

“People come from all over for my preserves. My jars have gone as far as New Zealand. There are so many stories. I even made up a booklet of all the stories.”

“I had one lady tell me she comes here just to get a littl e beauty treat for her eyes.

Magical moments happen in the shop.”

“It’s one way to preserve the heritage of the West you know.”

Sietsma adds thoughtfully. “The East is full of old brick buildings. They’ll keep standing. But here we have the elevators and the granaries and if they’re all torn down, what have we got left from the past? People like to take a little piece of that history home with them.”

Memories of the past can also come in little jars full of delicious explosions of taste. Laurel Kirsch of Laurel’s Peace Country Preserves, whose dynamic presence lit up the Farmers’ Market for 17 years before she decided to branch out and open up a store on Main Street in addition to her Market kiosk, started pickling because she was bored. “I’d been a realtor for 17 years and then one day I decided that was it and I just quit. But then I was sitting around at home and I just couldn’t stand it. So I

It’s the stories that can be shared about the products at Forbes & Friends boutique that are a draw for owner Heather Forbes’ customers. “I love telling people fun stories – like that our journals can also be found at a little gift shop on the Left Bank in Paris. I think it’s the charm that keeps our customers coming back. I had one lady tell me she comes here just to get a little beauty treat for her eyes. Magical moments happen in the shop.”

And beauty abounds with each display in the store presenting like a work of art. Featuring local fibre art, photography and jewellery Forbes & Friends (at the East end of 100th Avenue) is also one of the official retailers for the members of the distinguished Alberta Craft Council. Artists from all over Alberta create high calibre fine craft from visual art to pottery and glassware, much of which can now be found right in our own Downtown. “Because I am a craftsperson myself I understand some of the challenges,” Forbes explains. “I wanted to create a space where fine craft was celebrated, and also where you could find more worldly, high quality gift items. I think small, independent businesses belong in the Downtown. We’re all helping each other by being in the same area. There’s a wonderful woman-centric,

Top left: The handcrafted barnwood designs from A Couple of Old Barnboards by the Seitsmas at The Farmers Market. Top right: A display of country decore by local artisans from Grandview Country Store. Bottom right: Some of the exquisite hand-blown glass ornaments available at Forbes & Friends. Bottom left: Exuberant candy creations available at the Farmers Market by Creative Candy Bouquet owner Tammy Schneider.

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generous attitude of mentorship down here.”

The Downtown has its quirks – but the home of an international publishing company? Yes, it’s true! Harnessing the wonders of high tech, Red Pill Press publishes quality books by authors from Alberta and around the world. Red Pill is located in the back of its sister company, the Rabbit Hole Bookstore (at 10020 – 100 Avenue) and sells its collection locally and internationally via its website (redpillpress.com). Recent books produced by Red Pill Press include the annual anthologies that feature the winners of the Grande Prairie Public Library writing contest. The Rabbit Hole has a wide collection of new and used books, comics, graphic novels and collectables, quality vinyl for audiophiles, hard-to-find cd’s, and additionally the store specializes in showcasing the recordings of Peace Country musicians.

Creativity and chutzpah and their own love for the arts and Downtown culture motivated young entrepreneurs Dan Wourms and Tara Campeau to take Unique Gallery (just east of CIBC) back to its renowned roots – by celebrating local artists and artisans. “Some of the artists we carry have been featured at Unique almost as long as I’ve been alive,” Dan Wourms explains. “Artists like Suzanne Sandboe or Bibi Clement.”

With a ton of energy and a savvy and expertise that belies their years, the co-owners are restoring Unique Gallery to its historic place as one of Grande Prairie’s only artist-run, private galleries. “It seems like every week another artist finds us. At least 60% of our stock is now loWhole books could be cal, handmade products. written about some of the “I think people come to the Downtown because of We went to the big buying items you can find at Calshows and realized that ico Cat Curios. Nestled the per sonal ser vice – you still get waited on here. we wanted our gallery to inside one of the oldest We’re all privately owned and operated and we care. feature the opposite of character homes (circa what was available there.

1915) in Grande Prairie, Handmade. One of a kind. just across 102 Street Not mass produced and made in China.” Wourms says. “The from the Grande Prairie Little Theatre, is an astonishing selecword is out that we’re here to help promote other local artists tion of antiques, curios and collectibles. There’s a long history and to showcase their work. We help them get ready for shows behind each item in the store. “We have things you just could by giving them a break on their framing or by helping them to not find anywhere else,” claims owner Pearl Wilson, “Right now understand the business side of being an artist.”

I have a wedding dress from the mid 1800’s, for example.”

“We’re here to build a reciprocal relationship within the community,” Campeau adds. “There are so many talented people in the Peace. We’re collaborating with the Prairie Art Gallery, the art clubs and societies and with our peers. We’re organizing art shows. We want the store to be a resource for the community.

Response so far has been phenomenal – both from customers and artists.”

Unique Gallery carries visual arts including oils, acrylics, watercolours and photography; as well as a wide range of giftware and home decorating items including pottery; hand-blown and fused glasswork; fabric art; woodcarvings; alpaca products; cards, books and more.

“I think people come to the Downtown because of the personal service – you still get waited on here. We’re all privately owned and operated and we care. We help people find discontinued china and glassware pieces, for example. That one bowl that’s missing from the set you got from grandma. We also help people understand the value of what they have at home.”

From the hands and hearts of the artisans and proprietors, to a cherished spot in your home – Grande Prairie’s Downtown shops are taking retail back to the fundamentals of good business. Homespun – it’s the human touch.

Tara Campeau and Dan Wourms are proud to bring Unique Gallery back to its roots and celebrate local artists.

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ome visitors ducking into Forbes and Friends Downtown boutique pass right by the exquisite fine crafts and pottery displays. They appreciate the colourful fabric art, original ornaments and jewellery, but on this day, they’re looking for Garth, the resident dog.

“We find him to be very therapeutic” explains Heather Forbes, owner of both the boutique and dog, a brindled (gray and tawny brown with patches) greyhound, a retired Wisconsin track racer.

“People come in after a bad day and say: ‘I’m here to see Garth’.”

Housing a superfast canine in a store full of breakables and finery does not wreak the havoc we might envision. While greyhounds’ sprinting ability allows for reaching high speeds in little time, the breed is known to be quiet and laid-back. “A regular couch potato,” Forbes jokes, nodding to Garth. “He’ll head to the front of the store later on, and if the sun is out, he may lounge near the window.”

Forbes adopted him three years ago through a Calgary-based rescue operation. She had never owned a dog, and her fondness for “big ones” made it unlikely she ever would. Then she met a friend’s three greyhounds, and fell in love with the breed. Not only are these hounds able to reach speeds of 6070 kmph and then lie about the house all day, they do not sweat, have no doggy smell, and are generally tolerated by people who are allergic to other pets.

Hardly the bull in the china shop then.

However, outside the store, Forbes does keep Garth on-leash. Like any greyhound worth his papers, he will spot (and follow, till he catches up with) a moving object from nearly a kilometre away. Forbes and assistant Betty Grunau’s only in-store concern regarding Garth involves food. “We’re the ones who break things. With him, it’s our lunches we lose.”

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This beautiful Baroc Lounge Chair features high quality black leather and hand carved wood detailing. $3745 - Available at Clique Home Interiors.

LUG Travel Bags & Accessories Featured in O Magazine.

Available in a variety of styles and colours.

Karma Yoga Wear Karma has made its mark providing stunning performance wear for those leading active lifestyles. It also has an eco-friendly Bamboo line and Luxury Line featuring sumptuous cashmere blends.

LUG Accessories starting at $19.99 - Available exclusively at No Need to Knock.

Karma Camel Cross Tank $66 Karma Slit Capri $70 Available exclusively at Yemanja Wellness Studio.

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Books, LP’s and Collectables Starting at $20 - Available at the Rabbit Hole.

Speed Freaks Hand-crafted and hand-painted collectibles.

Available at The Trophy Gallery.

Thomas Sabo Charm Collection Charm Up Your Life with the new collection from Thomas Sabo.

Made of Sterling Silver and Swarovski crystals, there are over 400 charms and over 30 styles of necklaces and bracelets.

There are endless possibilities to show off your love and passion for the beautiful things in life.

Charms starting at $29 - Available at the Powder Room.

Hugo Boss, J. Lindberg & Lacoste.

All your favorite brands in one spot!

Green Lable Track Jacket - $225 Shadow print T- Shirt - $65 Carnaby Sport Shoe - $135 Available at Milano For Men.

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Gif t Card Treat someone special with a massage today.

Available in any denomination at Grande Prairie Therapeutic Massage.

Trollbeads Every story has a bead.

Beads starting at $29 Bracelets starting at $59 Exclusively at Pure Home.

Simmons, Ser ta, Spring- Air, Kingsdown, Sealy Build the bedroom of your dreams! Featuring the Peace Countries largest mattress selection, bedroom furniture for the whole family, beautiful accenting bedding, coordinating accessories and sleep sets from these top brands.

Queen Beds starting at $299 - Available at The Bed Shoppe.

Icebreaker Merino Wool Baselayer The warmest baselayer on the planet! Made of natural Merino Wool, these garments are breathable and soft and don’t hold odors or itch. Ideal for winter sports and cold to very cold temperatures.

Also available as boxers for men and briefs for women, leggings, zip shirts and sweaters.

Bodyfit 260 weight for men and women - $99.95 - 109.95 - Available at Valhalla Pure Outfitters.

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47” LCD T V & Stand Add elegance and quality to your home.

TV’s by JVC. Furniture by Ashley.

TV Credenza $449.99 TV Hutch $429.99 Available at Midwest Furniture Rentals.

A wide selection of frames for any occasion.

and accent pieces

Starting at $9.95 - Available at Snapshot Studio & Photo.

Lego

Kenneth Cole ‘Spaced Out’

Huge selection of themes for ages 3 and up including: Starwars, City, Creator, Agents, Bionicles and more!

Two classic colours meet in this stylish heel.

Starting at $6.99 - Available at Wonderland Toy & Hobby.

$110 - Available at Sole Addiction.

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Hear ts on Fire Reflection Layered Pendant $20,000 - Available at Curry’s Jewellers.

The Baresuit To get toasty in one scoop.... dare to go BARE. Made of 100% cotton terry, this is the ultimate feel good garment with a brilliant combination of towel, robe, and jumpsuit. Perfect for after the water, around the fire, and to continue that relaxing feeling at the spa... provides warmth AND privacy.

Starting at $163.95 - Exclusively at Victoria’s Attic.

Re-nu Are you ready to get rid of your gray hair? Now you can for about the price of a coffee per day, this revolutionary new product, can reverse and prevent the graying process.

Starting at $48 - Available at Rejuve Salon & Spa.

Durapella Cafe Upholster y Collection The plush beauty and durable strength of Durapella fabric brings this collection to life. Decorated beautifully with nalhead accents and rich finished feet, this collection adds a certain sophistication to any home.

Sofa and Loveseat - $999 - Available at Bama Furniture.

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14 day Mediterranean Cruise, Istanbul to Barcelona Sailing on a ‘small’ (700 passenger ship) from mysterious, exotic Istanbul through the Greek Islands, Israel and Egypt. Includes overnight expedition to the Suez Canal, Cairo, the Pyramids and Alexandria. Departs October 31st, 2009. Includes private full day tour of Istanbul and Ephesus, gratuities, and return airfare from Edmonton.

Starting at $5,850 USD - Available at V The Vacation Store.

Soup & Salad Bar Open for lunch daily. Fresh. Fast. Yum! Available at the Marketplace.

Nor th of the Border He lives in a land as stubborn and willful as he is; set apart, consecrated as beautiful, a land ‘North of the Border’. $329 - Available at Picture Perfect.

Snow Bunny Dress and Hat Baby girl will be sitting pretty in pink on Santa’s lap, then twirling with the snowflakes in this adorable holiday outfit. $132 - Exclusively at Forbes & Friends Gallery & Gift Boutique

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GOOD FUN & GOOD SOUP TOO! The Grande Prairie Curling Club

By: Dymphny Dronyk

With leagues, bonspiels, lessons and activities that cater to a wide range of age groups and skills levels perhaps it is this combination of convenience and the friendly, small town roots of curling that is driving the Grande Prairie Curling Club to new successes.

“

I think the curling club is the best-kept secret in Grande Prairie,” Manager Andrea Ferris says with a proud grin.

“We have something happening here all the time and now that the old church has been moved from the corner (at 99th Ave and 120 St) everyone can finally see the building. We just had our registration weekend and it was amazing how many new people we had.”

The Grande Prairie Curling Club has been located in the downtown core for about 30 years and has always had a loyal following. Now curling which continues to be popular in most rural communities is making a comeback in the heart of our city. With a facelift in the works and new initiatives such as its popular daily soup and sandwich bar in the Lounge, large and affordable special event or conference facilities, as well as its mixed Corporate League every other Friday, the Club is abuzz with renewal.

Curling came west with the railroads. After the completion of the Canadian Pacific Railway in 1885, the CPR’s immigration efforts, particularly in Great Britain, Europe and the Ukraine helped open up the West. And as settlers moved from Eastern Canada and the United States to join those from overseas, curling tagged along and became a staple of the new villages and towns. It was a sporting activity that helped alleviate the long winters.

Numerous plaques inside the Grande Prairie Curling Club date back as far as 1922, and include a strong focus on women’s clubs too. Today’s Club also follows in those proud footsteps by hosting champion curler and certified coach Renee Sonnenberg’s Pure Curling Academy which provides both private and team lessons.

“The Downtown Community has been hugely supportive,” says Ferris, “which is why we decided to open the Extra End Pub up

every day from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm for our soup and sandwich bar which is outstanding. Downtown business people know that even if they only have a few minutes they can come here for a quick bite. It’s all home-cooking and we cater to the realities of time. We even have ‘grab & go’ containers. We all have to continue to work together to keep the downtown viable.”

Ferris continues “We’re always looking for new ways to be open to the community. We’re a real family friendly space. We have the seniors who come twice a week and the kids after school and everything in between. Grande Prairie is such a busy place that I think people are just really happy to find a fun, safe, recreational space. And it is great exercise as well!”

Curling season at the Club starts at the beginning of October and runs through till the end of March, when playoff season begins. The Oilmen’s Bonspiel is the last game – played April 1st to 4th. Leagues run every day of the week and include Ladies’ Leagues, a Mixed League, Men’s Leagues, a Senior’s drop-in League, a Social League and an after school program run together with the Junior Elks and schools all across the city. Fees include snacks and a year-end party. The Club is also pleased to host bonspiels earlier than anyone else. (Check the website for full details and times. www.grandeprairiecurlingclub.com) The Grande Prairie Curling Club has also hosted many exciting events including the Ladies’ Provincials – Williams Moving and Storage Scott’s Tournament of Hearts (2007) and The Masters (spring 2008). In December 2010 it will host the Subway Alberta Junior Provincials and in April 2011 it will host the Investors Group Mixed Provincials.

Good fun, a friendly small town atmosphere and some great competitions – it’s not hard to imagine the Grande Prairie Curling Club flourishing for many years to come!

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Suppliers of fine cigars, pipe tobaccos, pipes, lighters, cutters and other smoking accessories

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10028 100 Avenue

P: 780.513.1511 9731 100 Avenue Grande Prairie

532-3088

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SALON & SPA

BRIDGE SUPPORTS:

(Wired Bras and) Breast Cancer

By Jody Farrell

S

omewhere in Grande Prairie’s city hall, a frustrated engineer spent the last several days in September figuring out how to safely string some 1,000 bras across two bridges along the city’s main (99 and 100) Avenues.

“I hear he’s pretty mad at me.” smiles Alison Gustafson, owner of Victoria’s Attic, the downtown lingerie store whose breast cancer fundraiser Bras Across the Bridge was responsible for the engineer’s ‘support’ dilemma.

It was one of many The engineer’s efforts, burgeoning ef for ts in along with those of Victhe cross-Canada ‘think toria’s Attic and local rapink’ campaign to cast dio station Q99 did not a bright light on an go unnoticed. Wednesother wise frightening day, October 1st, Bras phenomenon.

Across the Bridge kicked off a month-long fundraiser whose entire proceeds went directly to the local Grande Prairie Cancer Clinic. It was one of many burgeoning efforts in the cross-Canada ‘think pink’ campaign to cast a bright light on an otherwise frightening phenomenon.

An estimated 22,300 women developed breast cancer last year, and about 5,300 of them will die from it. Its cause and cure are unknown. Apart from being female, age is its single most important risk factor as the leader of cancer death in young women ages 20 - 49.

coloured forms contain soft, clear gel and are convincingly real-looking. They stick to the body and can be worn with or without a bra.

“A lot of women feel for the first time (after trying on a prosthesis) they have a breast again,” comments Victoria’s Attic store manager Lylie Park. They also stock a post-surgery camisole, a comfortable, attractive cotton garment that can be stepped into so as to avoid having to raise one’s arms. The camisole’s fitted design also protects the drain inserted into the breast during surgery, keeping it close to the body and preventing the catching or pulling of the tube.

New privacy laws restrict Grande Prairie’s cancer clinic from sharing details of its patients. This often makes Victoria’s Attic the only link between agencies like the Canadian Cancer Society and Alberta Aids for Daily Living and women seeking information. Apart from discreet service for post-surgery customers, Park, along with other Victoria’s Attic staff who are trained in fitting prosthetics, pass along information to cancer patients looking for answers, funding, or places to stay while receiving chemotherapy and radiation.

Funds raised in the Bras Across the Bridge campaign went towards the purchase of a chemotherapy chair for the Grande Prairie Cancer Clinic.

Victoria’s Attic opened 15 years ago and specialized in undergarments and fitted bras. Gustafson, whose store is located in a renovated century-old style house at 9810 - 100 Avenue, began researching breast prosthetics nine years ago after being approached by women following their mastectomy surgery. The store now carries a variety of prosthetics, each fitted to the individual so that size, weight and drape of the simulated breast suits her build. The flesh-

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Bras Across the Bridge suspended between 99th Ave and 100th Ave.

Cultural

MONTROSE

UPCOMING EXHIBITIONS: Nicole Bauberger

CENTRE

We’re Moving!

The Prairie Art Gallery and the Grande Prairie Public Library will be moving into the newly built Montrose Cultural Centre in Spring 2009. We hope everyone will visit us in our new location at 9839 - 103 Avenue. www.makeitgrand.ca

STAY CONNECTED

Visit our website for more information about the Prairie Art Gallery's events, exhibitions, and art classes.

100 Dresses for Grande Prairie November 1 - 10, 2008 Residency November 14 - 24, 2008 Exhibition

Here Now or Nowhere

Fine Lingerie

Curated by Micah Lexier January 2009

Annie Pootoogook

Now featuring bra & cup sized swimwear from

Presented by the Prairie Art Gallery February 1 - March 31, 2009 Kin Gallery, located on the lower level of Centre 2000, 11330 106 Street.

Organized and circulated by the Illingworth Kerr Gallery

swimwear

PH: 780 - 532-8111 #103, 9856 - 97 Ave, Grande Prairie, AB T8V 7K2 Hours of Operation: Mon. - Thurs. 10am - 5pm Fri. 10am - 9pm / Sat. - Sun. 10am - 5pm

www.PRAIRIEGALLERY.com

Certified bra & mastectomy fitting from petite to voluptuos

Your Downtown Stop for Health & Healing

Grande Prairie THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE p. 780-532-9106 10027B 100 Avenue

“Little Red House” 9810 100 Ave.

Downtown, Grande Prairie

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DIRECTORY DOWNTOWN BUSINESSES

@ Your Finger Tips & Toes

9728 Montrose Ave. #9

A & A New & Used

10119 100 Ave.

A1 Quality Signs

10129 97 Ave.

Abbott-Brown Appraisals 9804 100 Ave. #227

780-933-5967 780-539-1448 780-532-7381 780-513-7451

Bama Furniture

9917 100 Ave.

Bar One

9805 100 St.

Bargain Hunter Publishing Ltd. 9804 100 Ave. #100

Baytex Energy

10135 101 Ave.

Aberdeen Centre / Business Centre

BDO Dunwoody

Access Physiotherapy

Beal, A.

9805 97 St. #200

9728 Montrose Ave. #204-23 10027 101 Ave., #101

Aces & Spades

10029 100 Ave.

Acropolis Greek Restaurant 10011 101 Ave.

Advantage Plus Massage 9804 100 Ave., #315

Affordable Elegance 9923 100 Ave.

780-831-0123 780-539-6905 780-538-4424 780-513-7442 780-532-0801

10126 97 Ave. #102

Bed Shoppe, The

10102 100 Ave.

Beer Box, The

see York Hotel

Behaviour Outreach

9728 Montrose Ave. #405-6

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

AFSC (Agriculture Finance)

Better than Fred’s

After Hours Boutique

Big Brothers & Big Sisters

10320 99 St. #3401 (Prov. Bldg.) 780-538-5220 10120A 100 Ave.

Al’s News

10028 100 Ave.

Alberta Boilers Safety Association 10109 97 Ave., #203

Alberta Computers 9902 100 Ave.

Alberta Lands

9924 101 Ave.

Alberta Permit Pro. Inc

10006 101 Ave. #204

Alberta Vein & Vascular 9thFlr, 9909 102 St.

All The Rage

9924B 100 Ave.

Allnorth Consultants Ltd. 9840 97 Ave. #108

Always Hair

9728 Montrose Ave. #302

Anime Hypercubed

10004B 100 Ave.

780-539-6597 780-532-3088 780-538-9922 780-513-0000 780-532-7311 780-539-2131 780-539-4545 780-538-9844 780-538-2070 780-513-9797 780-538-4994

9903 101 St.

10001 100 Ave. #104

Big Country XX Radio

9817 101 Ave. #202

Blondi’s

10018 101 Ave.

Body Balance

9728 Montrose Ave. #403

BP Canada Energy Co.

3Flr. 9909 102 St. Box 48

Breakers

9734 100 Ave.

Brent McCurdy Appraisals 10104 97 Ave., #202

Burden Bearers Counselling 10005 97 A Street

Business Development Bank 9835 101 Ave. #102

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

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

Anodyne Chiropractic & Sports Therapy

C.U.P.E.

ARC Resources

Calico Cat Curios

9814 97 St. #105

5Flr 9909 102 St.

Ashley Learning Resources 10009B 100 Ave.

Atco Electric Ltd. 9717 97 Ave.

Aurora Counselling & Assessment 11th Flr 214 Place-Box 32

Avco Financial Services 9845 99 Ave. #9

Avenue Crafts & Gifts 10012 100 Ave.

B.E. Healthy

9728 Montrose Ave. #204-22

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

Babies’ Best Start 10105 97 Ave.

780-513-6633

780-402-3300 780-532-2266 780-538-7002 780-513-6108 780-532-5566 780-532-8480 780-882-7755 780-539-4443 780-513-2008

10126 97 Ave. #204 9802 102 Street

Cameron Okolita Inc.

9804 100 Ave. #310

Canada Life Assurance 11Flr. 9909 102 St.

Canadian Cancer Society 9805 97 St. #103

Canadian Diabetes Assoc.

10001 101 Ave. #202

Canadian Food Inspection Agency 10135 100 Ave. (Box 30)

780-539-7715 780-513-6640 780-832-3895 780-830-3921 780-539-7075 780-513-6883 780-814-7161 780-532-5945 780-532-5246 780-539-9300 780-532-4450 780-532-0620 780-532-0840 780-513-9637 780-933-0734 780-814-7676 780-532-6431 780-532-0002 780-539-5225 780-513-5680 780-402-7400 780-538-8300 780-538-1669 780-539-5338 780-513-6500 780-539-7086 780-538-8205 780-402-2180 780-831-0335

Canterra Management/Tiger Homes Ltd. 9804 100 Ave. #303

Carter, Darryl & Co.

10134 97 Ave., #103

Carter, Lock & Horrigan

9803 101 Ave. #200

CarVer Property Mgmt

10006 101 Ave. #207

Cash Canada Pawn

10013 100 Ave.

Catholic Education Centre 9902 101 St.

CenterDrive Graphic & Web Corp.

9925 100 Ave.

Central Barber Shop 10002 100 Ave.

Centre 100 Holdings 9924 100 Ave.

Centre for Creative Arts

10031 103 Ave. (temp)

Century Services

9728 Montrose Ave., #204-1B

CEP Union

9728 Montrose Ave. #310-4

Champs/Dukes Country Club 9929 101 Ave.

Charles Auto Body & Collision 9601 98 St.

Chiropractic Wellness Centre 10014 99 St.

Cinch Energy Corp.

9804 100 Ave., #201

City Centre Place

9907 100 Ave.

City of Grande Prairie

Bag 4000, (10205 98 St.)

Claude’s Watch Repair

9924 100 Ave. #203

Clique Interiors

10017 101 Ave. #202

CNIB

9919 99 Ave. #105

Colorbox, The

9904 101 Ave.

Comet Taxi

10009 101 Ave. #207

Common Wealth Credit Union Ltd. 9930 99 Avenue

780-532-3340 780-882-7296 780-532-8350 780-539-3414 780-532-9438 780-532-3013 780-539-4996 780-532-5626 780-532-2110 780-814-6080 780-532-2883 780-567-3721 780-532-5243 780-814-7535 780-532-2570 780-513-8303 780-539-5771 780-538-0300 780-532-3776 780-539-1841 780-539-4719 780-933-9339 780-402-2111 780-532-3710

Community Action - Crime Prevention 10205 98 St.

780-830-5858

Community Futures of Grande Prairie & Region (SMEDA) 9817 101 Ave. #104

780-814-5340

Complete Rehab & Wellness Services 9815 97 St. #101

Computer Guy, The

9931A 100 Ave.

780-532-4921 780-882-7272

Computerized Health Analysis Bio Feedback 9804 100 Ave. #223

780-532-9962

Canadian Mental Health (Willow Place)

Concetto Interior Design

Canadian Red Cross

Cooperators Square / Macro Properties

9713 100 Ave.

9712B 99 Ave.

Canavan Psychological Services 10126 97 Ave. #207

780-814-2349 780-539-7127

780-538-0725

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10101 100 Ave.

9804 100 Ave. #233

Corporate Express

10134A 100 Ave.

780-532-9050 780-532-4087 780-814-8222

Coyote Moon Hemp Co. 9931 100 Ave.

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

780-832-4008 780-814-6083 780-532-7610 780-538-0387 780-539-4009 780-532-2160 780-532-0922

Dr. Brown, F.

9925 100 Ave. #201

Dr. Campbell, G.

12Flr. 9909 102 St.

Dr. Cheshire, Brian, Chirptr.

10014 99 St. #102

Dr. Cheshire, Louise, Chirptr.

10014 99 St. #102

Dr. Cooper, T. J.

9728 Montrose Ave. #208

Dr. Delacruz, Christa

9719 98 Ave. #210

Dr. Delacruz, Mel

9719 98 Ave., #210

Custom Communications & Security Inc.

Dr. Denkema

D & S Counselling

Dr. Dobrovolsky

10001 100 Ave., #104 9805 97 St. #204

D. Light Bookkeeping

9728 Montrose Ave.

D. R. Sales

9807 97 Ave.

D’vine Cafe

9804 100 Ave., #103

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.

Davis, Trevor, C.A.

9824 97 Ave. #109

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.

780-538-2012 780-538-0778

780-882-8943 780-539-5003 780-512-9151 780-402-2470 780-539-7989 780-512-3620 780-513-5907 780-814-7474 780-532-5110 780-513-0103 780-532-5234 780-539-6061

9Flr 9909 102 St. 9719 98 Ave., #109

Dr. duPlessis, N.

9725 98 Ave. #102

Dr. Echezona

9805 97 St. #202

Dr. Ferguson, R.

9845 99 Ave. #35B

Dr. Fletcher, D.

10104 97 Ave. #102

Dr. Guhle

9728 Montrose Ave. #402

Dr. Haman

9728 Montrose Ave. #204-2

Dr. Handy

10104 97 Ave. #102

Dr. Harper, Chirptr

9803 101 Ave. #102

Dr. Hickerty, E.

10014 99 St., #103

Dr. Higson, D.

9719 98 Ave. #212

Dr. Ingraham, Chip

9923 100 Ave. #8

Dr. Kali, A.

9815 97 St. #201

Diabetes (Regional) Wellness & Prevention Program

Dr. Libsekal, K.

Diabetic Nephropathy & Prevention Clinic

Dr. Lindsay, P.

Dial A Cab

Dr. Lung

10320 99 St.

10320 99 St. 1st Flr

10001 101 Ave., #207

Diamond City Jewellers

9845 99 Avenue #26

digital-blues.com

10001 100 Ave. #102

Discovery Financial Group 9814 97 St., #103

DKF Counselling & Psychological 11Flr. 9909 102 St.

Dog’s Billiards Sales & Service, The 10015 100 Avenue

Dog’s Diner & Billiards Club 10015 100 Ave.

Don’s Dining

9840 97 Ave. #106

Donna’s Ventures

10027 101 Ave. #101

Downtown Association

#201, 10135 101 Ave.

Dr. Afridi

9Flr. 9909 102 St.

Dr. Anozie, A.

9805 97 St. #202

Dr. Aylward, D.

10134 97 Ave. #207

Dr. Bartie (Gr.Pr. Walk-In Clinic) 9814 97 St. #102

Dr. Beekman

9Flr 9909 102 St.

Dr. Block, E. W.

9728 Montrose Ave. #312

Dr. Bozdech Eye Clinic 9815 97 St. #103

780-513-8197

780-513-7500

780-532-1111 780-539-5552 780-538-1667 780-513-8323 780-539-9884 780-538-4997 780-538-0661 780-513-2888 780-532-7207 780-538-1909 780-814-5225 780-513-9700 780-882-7797 780-539-4770 780-539-4545 780-538-0100 780-832-9100

12Flr. 9909 102 St. 12thFlr 9909 102 St. 9719 98 Ave., #109

Dr. Martin, B.

9728 Montrose Ave. #402

Dr. Martin, R.

9728 Montrose Ave. #402

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

Dr. McMurdo, G.

10126 97 Ave. #101

Dr. Mequanent, T.

9814 97 St., #204

Dr. Miles

9Flr, 9909 102 St.

Dr. Millar, B.

12Flr. 9909 102 St.

Dr. Murthi

9824 97 Ave. #107

Dr. Noga, A.

9728 Montrose Ave. #402

Dr. Nordstrom, S.

9803 101 Ave. #100

Dr. Odaibo, F.

9840 97 Ave. #107

Dr. Park, C.

10014 99 St., #103

Dr. Paterson, C.

9905 101 Ave. Mn Flr

Dr. Paterson, M.

12Flr. 9909 102 St.

Dr. Piepgrass, W.

10014 99 St. #103

Dr. Pieterse

9Fl 9909 102 St.

780-539-5307 780-539-3022 780-532-2570 780-532-2570 780-538-1422 780-882-8957 780-882-8956 780-539--4545 780-882-6915 780-402-6643 780-513-9700 780-532-1387 780-831-1150 780-831-2998 780-882-6888 780-831-1150 780-532-1690 780-402-2920 780-532-4661 780-532-3520 780-832-3030 780-538-2921 780-532-0300 780-882-6915 780-532-2280 780-539-1193 780-539-4770 780-532-5234 780-539-3322 780-539-4545 780-539-3022 780-538-0111 780-532-2280 780-539-3555 780-513-1991 780-539-6769 780-532-5511 780-532-9067 780-538-4050 780-814-5225

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Dr. Pillay, P.

9814 97 St. #205

Dr. Poznikoff

9845 99 Ave. #35B

Dr. Prociuk

9804 100 Ave. #320

Dr. Quitral, M.

10309 98 St.

Dr. Robinson

9719 98 Ave., #109

Dr. Sendziak, J. C.

9728 Montrose Ave. #101

Dr. Senekal, D.

10104 97 Ave. #201

Dr. Shalagan, W. R.

10134 97 Ave., #104

Dr. Shaw

9Flr, 9909 102 St.

Dr. St. Germaine

9Flir, 9902 102 St.

Dr. Stepanko, W.

10309 98 St.

Dr. Strehlke, C.

12Flr. 9909 102 St.

Dr. Syrota, H.

9803 101 Ave. #101

Dr. Torbey, C.

9840 97 Ave. #104

Dr. Vankka

9719 98 Ave., #109

Dr. Vos, E. P.

9814 97 St., #104

Dr. Welsh, E. L.

10309 98 St.

Dr. Wessels

9Flr 9909 102 St.

Dr. Wynters, John Professional 10309 98 Street

Dundee Private Investors Inc. MnFlr 9909 102 St.

780-513-1231 780-532-1387 780-539-2225 780-539-7885 780-882-1915 780-539-3305 780-538-9997 780-539-4321 780-539-4545 780-539-4545 780-532-2212 780-539-3303 780-532-1380 780-538-4315 780-882-6915 780-532-2332 780-532-5380 780-539-4545 780-539-4330 780-833-1000

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

Dynamic Nails By Cindy

9728 Montrose Ave. #204-21

Dynamic Therapeutics

10009 101 Ave., #201

Eagle Built Homes

9840 97 Ave., #105

Eagle Taxi

10009 101 Ave. #208

Earl’s Restaurant 9825 100 St.

Edible Arrangements 9824 100 Ave.

Edward Jones Investments 10006 101 Ave. #105

Elite Home Theatre & Automation 9902 100 Ave.

Enzo Leather

9926 100 Ave.

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

Escapes Travel & Spa 10007 102 St.

Eternity Fine Jewellry & Heirlooms 9918 100 Avenue

Euphoria

9920 100 Ave.

Evancic, Perrault, Robertson (EPR) 10006 101 Ave. #215

Exceleration Taekwondo Center 9902 99 St.

Excellant Bookkeeper, The 10118 101 Ave. #104

Exelby & Partners Ltd.

9804 100 Ave. #101

Exit Realty

10104 97 Ave. #101

Expression’s In Bloom 9908B 100 Ave.

780-831-5536 780-518-9564

780-538-2829 780-532-6887 780-532-1212 780-538-3275 780-832-9124 780-539-5034 780-513-0200 780-513-1960 780-539-4544 780-538-4486 780-532-8427 780-833-8490 780-539-3400 780-882-0920 780-539-0511 780-513-6100 780-532-3388 780-539-3383

Fairy Tales Career & Bridal Wear 9906 100 Ave.

Farmers Market Assoc.

10032 101 Ave. Box 22176

Fas Gas Prairie Service 9702 100 St.

Fashionista

9907 100 Ave. #5

Field, Field, & Field

9835 101 Ave. #100

Flemming, DePoe, & Gubbins 9805 97 St. #203

Fletcher, Mudryk, & Co.

9835 101 Ave. #400

Forbes & Friends

9918A 100 Ave.

Formula Powell L.P.

6Flr. 9909 102 St. Box 1328

Four (4) Word Inc.

10001 100 Ave.

Four Winds

11Flr 9909 102 St.

Fragz Inc.

9916A 100 Ave.

Friesen Bain C. A.

9804 100 Ave. #231

Frieson Computers

9728 Montrose Ave., #304

Fuller, John K. Prof. Corp.

9835 101 Ave., #302

G.E. Capital Solutions.

9Flr 9909 102 St. Box 45

G.P. Fire Extinguisher 9835 97 Ave.

780-532-4515 780-814-8224 780-532-1450 780-532-4550 780-532-3690 780-830-0322 780-539-4110 780-513-1933 780-814-6045 780-513-4386 780-538-3977 780-532-4942 780-830-2305 780-814-2761 780-532-3372 780-831-1565 780-539-1424

G.P. Shorinryu Karate Club 10130 101 Ave.

780-538-4327 (539-6327

G.P. Taekwando School

10008 100 Ave. (LwrLvl)

G.P. Voice for Life 9615 100 St.

Garth Muench Financial Services 10134 97 Ave., #203

Generations Insurance 9919 99 Ave. #101

GG’s Studio

10135 101 Ave. #103

Golden Cabs G.P. Ltd.

10001 101 Ave., #205

Golden Star Restaurant 10112 101 Ave.

Goodwill Industries of AB - Store 9845 99 Ave.

10109A 100 Ave.

780-539-9949 780-532-7546 780-402-6348

10213 99 St.

9910 99 Ave.

Grande Prairie Real Estate Board 10106 102 St.

Grande Prairie Storm Hockey Team 10017 99 Ave.

Grande Prairie Therapeutic Massage 10027B 100 Ave.

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

Greber, A.

780-539-5432

10126 100 Ave.

Grande Prairie Boxing Assoc.

9820 100 Ave.

Grande Prairie Burn Society 9804 100 Ave.#208

10002 100 Ave.

780-532-4638 780-830-3440 780-513-7432

10126 97 Ave. #102 9856 97 Ave. #101

9804 100 Ave., #222

Grande Prairie Curling Club

Hair Dreams 2001

9902 101 St.

10127 99 Ave.

Grande Prairie Denture Clinic 10017 101 Ave.

10130 98 Ave.

Grande Prairie Lock Co. Ltd. 9909 97 Ave.

780-532-3013

780-532-7221 780-532-8141 780-532-5722 780-538-1616 780-539-5625

780-538-4919 780-532-9106 780-539-4770

780-513-6883

Gudrun Penselin, Reflexologist Hair Associates

780-532-4508

780-532-2818

Grief, Loss & Growth Services

Grande Prairie Catholic School District #28

780-532-3580

780-513-2033

10134 97 Ave. #203

(See New Horizon Co-operative)

780-539-4015 780-532-4491

Grande Prairie Public Library

Grande Prairie Animal Hospital

10105 97 Ave.

780-538-1306

780-402-7773

780-532-8027

MnFlr 9909 102 St.

Great West Life

9804 100 Ave. #216

Grande Prairie Live Theatre

780-538-4494

780-532-2846

780-532-8160

Grande Prairie Public School District #2357

Grande Prairie & District Co-op

G.P. Home Builders Assoc.

12Flr, 9909 102 St.

780-538-2554

9807 99 Ave.

Grande Prairie Place Ent.(214 Place)

Grandview Country Store

Grande Prairie Friendship Centre

G.P. Promotional Products Ltd.

780-538-3344

9826 100 Ave.

Grande Prairie Pet Store

Grande Prairie & District Grief Support Assoc.

G.P. Foot Clinic

(see Dr. Hammond)

780-539-7974

Grande Prairie Long & McQuade

9904 100 Ave.

780-538-2155 780-532-2464 780-539-0420

9856 97 Ave., #105

780-832-0580

Haircraft

10126 97 Ave. #107

780-532-5010

Heavenly Bodies Esthetics 9814 97 St. #203

Hebner Financial

9802 97 Ave. #102

780-830-1451 780-532-9652

Hi Tech Business Systems 10115 100 Ave.

780-538-4128

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Highland Park Automotive 9827 97 Ave.

780-532-7811

Homeshare Society, The 9928 100 Ave.

780-897-6874

Homesteader Health

10012 99 Ave. #104

780-538-1133

Horizon Adjusters Ltd. 9814 97 St., #207

780-402-8383

Hot Bodz Tanning Studio

9725 98 Ave. #104 (JPt)

780-814-7517

Housemaster Home Inspection 9804 100 Ave., #210

Howey Law Office

9905 101 Ave. #201

780-538-3301 780-539-0690

Humanacare

9805 97 St. #204

780-538-4070

Husky Energy

9805 97 St. #104

780-513-5610

IKON Office Solutions 9815 101 Ave.

780-539-7100

Image Design

10017 100 Ave

780-532-6353

Immigrant Settlement Services 9924 100 Ave. #202

Imperial Garden Restaurant 10018 100 Ave.

780-538-4452 780-538-1611

Independent Living Services 10006 101 Ave. #205

780-539-0433

Indigo Galeria

9804 102 Street

780-532-1995

InfoTech Solution Providers Inc. 9920 100 Ave. Suite B

Insta Loans /The Mortgage Co. 9840 97 Ave. #102

J. M. A. Accounting Services 9804 100 Ave. #108

780-513-8324 780-513-3140 780-402-3201

Jan Cinema

9820 100 Ave. (Box 679)

780-532-8009

Jaz Studio Ink Ltd. 10007 102 St.

780-832-8488

JD Nelson Radiator Co. Ltd. 10021 97 Ave.

780-532-2810

Jeffrey’s Cafe

10136 101 Ave.

780-513-8554

Jeffrey’s Café - Nordic Court 10014 99 St.

780-513-8566*

Joyspring Accounting

9925 100 Ave. #201

780-539-3055

Junction Point Lab

9805 97 St. #102

780-830-2820

Junction Point Physical Therapy 9719 98 Ave., #209

Kakwa Insurance Assoc.

10118 101 Ave. #108

780-814-6962

Kaldon Construction Ltd. 9835 101 Ave.

780-538-2640

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

Keddy’s Kustom Kurtains 9927B 100 Avenue

780-532-7771 780-539-4865

Kingsway Oral Surgery

9719 98 Ave., #109

780-882-6413

Kohlsmith, Rozema & Co. LLP 9919 99 Ave. #102

780-532-4641

L.B.’s Hair Styling

9722 100 Ave.

780-532-2345

La Diva Hair Salon 9731 100 Ave.

780-538-9848

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

780-539-5288

Lasting Results Electrolysis 9904 100 Ave.

780-402-3200

Laurel’s Peace Country Preserves 10023 100 Ave.

Laurie Fisher Counselling 9804 100 Ave. #203

Lawrence Counselling 9805 97 St. #204

LetterBox Express

780-832-2804

10001 101 Ave. #101

780-830-2276 780-539-4141 780-539-5626 780-538-1688

Lewis & Chrenek

9824 97 Ave. #106

780-539-6800

LifeMark Health Centre 2Flr. 9909 102 St.

780-532-7077

Linfield Nails Etc.

9804 100 Ave. #312

780-513-7377

Liquidation World

10115 99 Ave.

780-532-1900

Liquor For Less

10001 97 Avenue

780-532-8080

Little Caesars Pizza

9725 98 Ave. #101

780-532-5505

Littleton’s Massage Therapy 9919 99 Ave.

780-532-7078

Living Christ Youth Mission 9932 100 Ave.

780-513-8725/933-4408

Look Hair Design, The

10002 100 St. #201

Lorenz & Currie

11Flr. 9909 102 St.

Lounor Focus Point

9804 100 Ave. #215

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

M.C.S. Consulting

10118 101 Ave. #124

Mah’s Family Restaurant 9845 99 Ave. #25

Marlin Travel

10021 100 Ave.

Martin-Weiss Graphics

10001 101 Ave. #102

Mary Jo Mather, Rattenbury 9804 100 Ave. #219

Massage Works

MnFlr. 9909 102 St.

Mayfair Personnel/Business College 9804 100 Ave. #305

780-539-7888 780-532-1300 780-539-9988 780-532-1261 780-539-3869 780-532-3715 780-539-3122 780-539-9191 780-538-4464 780-814-5911 780-539-5090

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

780-532-9933

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Menzies Printers

Native Counselling Services

9804 100 Ave., #105 9917A 97 Ave.

780-513-1233

780-532-8730

Metis Local #1990 9904 99 Ave.

780-538-9333

9728 Montrose Ave. #204-21 10104 101 Ave. #201

780-518-6266 780-532-9359

Natural Solutions

9728 Montrose Ave., #204-21

780-513-6333

One + 1 Bookkeeping

9728 Montrose Ave. 204-17

Orr & Weston Consulting

10118 101 Ave. #120

P.A.C.E.

10118 101 Ave. #202

Metis Nation of AB Labour Market Dev.

Neil & Associates Ins. & Investment Advisors

Panago Pizza

Meyers, Norris, Penny & Co.

Nesbitt Burns Inc.

Paradise Spa

9840 97 Ave. #105 7Flr. 9909 102 St.

Midwest On Main

10012 100 Ave.

Milano for Men

10030 100 Ave.

Mizzaro Psychological Services 9856 97 Ave., #101

Mobile Industrial Health Services 10126 97 Ave. #205

Mood Mender

10024A 100 Ave.

Morris & Hebner Financial Group 9802 97 Ave. #102

Morrow Environment

9804 100 Ave., #107

Mortgage Centre, The

9719 98 Ave., #110

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

Mortgage Intelligence

9804 100 Ave., #108

Mrs. B’s Drapery

10025 100 Ave.

Mudryk, Garry, C.A.

MnFlr, 9909 102 St.

Muscle Clinic Massage Therapy 9804 100 Ave., #320

Myalgia Spa & Massage

9728 Montrose Ave. #5

Nail Studio, The

9804 100 Ave., #206

780-539-5477 780-831-1700

780-532-4940 780-532-2550 780-538-0609 780-830-0533 780-538-9950 780-532-4400 780-933-0670 780-532-4065 780-513-3140 780-513-6611 780-539-7037 780-830-3282 780-832-7144 780-532-2285 780-518-4600

10134 97 Ave. #203

780-539-5943

9835 101 Ave. #300

780-831-1100

New Horizon Co-operative Ltd., 9831 100 Ave.

780-539-6111

Night Alert Security

9804 100 Ave., #304

780-538-1411

Nine10 Incorporated

10Flr 9909 102 St.

780-539-1755

No Need to Knock

10026B 100 Ave.

780-513-2121

North Country Community Church 10008 100 Ave. (MnFlr)

780-532-0704

9802 97 Ave. #103 10135 101 Ave. #201

Paramount Resources

9824 97 Ave., #102

Parkland Respiratory

MnFlr. 9909 102 St.

780-830-2377 780-539-5924 780-539-6692 780-310-0001 780-513-8393 780-882-6635 780-518-0996

Peace Building Administration 10104 101 Ave. #304

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

Peace Country Health Lab 9805 97 St. #102

780780-538-5387 780-830-2820

North Shore Environmental Consultants

Peace Country Health Public Health Centre

Northern Alberta Brain Injury Society

Peace Country Health Speech & Language

9840 97 Ave. #101

780-830-2198

9712C 99 Ave.

Northern Athletic Wear 9856 97 Ave. #107

780-

780-538-4521

10320 99 St. 1st Flr. 10121 97 Ave.

Peace Country Health Home Care 10121 97 Ave.

Northern Lights Academy of Cosmetology

Peace Country Land Ltd.

Northern Sound Hearing Clinic

Peace County Health Mental Health

10009A 100 Ave.

780-402-8887

9824 97 Ave. #105

NOW Dance Studio

10104 101 Ave. #301

780-513-8207

O & G Medical Associates 9815 97 St.

Oasis, The

10126 101 Ave.

Office Handlers 90 Inc.

10104 101 Ave. #302

Oh My Goodness

9804 100 Ave. #103

780-539-4002

780-538-2190 780-539-6179 780-538-2500 780-513-3832

10001 101 Ave. #210 10014 99 St. #600

Peace Diagnostic Imaging 9815 97 St. #108

Peace Region Hearing Centre 9835 101 Ave. #104

Perry Securities

10135 101 Ave.

Persons with Dev. Disabilities 9815 97 St. #203

Phil Silvester, BPE 9904 100 Ave.

780-513-7500 780-513-8126

780-532-4447 780-831-0230 780-539-5160 780-532-5648 780-532-7171 780-532-7717 780-538-5115 780-538-2829

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Barefoot Venus Cake Principessa Zen For Men Fruits & Passion Pink Sugar

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BauXo Worn Beadies Foxy Kameleon Thomas Sabo Charm Club Betsey Johnson

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Mini Manicures Mini Pedicures Pediques

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Tuesday - Saturday, 8 am - 6 pm

10023 100 Avenue • 780-830-2276

Phoenix Group

4Flr. 9909 102 St.

780-513-5300

PhoneCo. Inc.

10127 97 Ave.

780-538-0003

Picture Perfect

9934 100 Ave.

780-539-4091

Pink Polish - Nails by Heidi MnFlr 9909 102 St.

780-933-7465

Pink Rain Hair Lounge 9907 100 Ave., #6

780-532-5532

Pita Pit

10001 97 Ave., #103

780-532-7214

Pizza 73

10012 99 Ave. #101

780-831-7373

Pollick, Robert Prof. Corp.

10006 101 Ave. #200

780-538-8290

Pomeroy Appraisals Ltd.

10009 101 Ave. #204

780-532-1200

Portfolio Strategies Corp.

9728 Montrose Ave. #204-8

780-513-4143

Professional Travel/Travel Savers 9804 100 Ave. #202

Public Works Justice

9th Flr 9909 102 St.

Pure Home Design

10024B 100 Ave.

Pure Photography

9904 101 Ave.

QB Homes/Green Building Systems 9904 101 Ave. #2nd Flr.

Quality Vacuum

9615 100 St.

Quaternity Physiotherapy 9905 101 Ave.

Quizno’s Sub

10001 97 Ave., #102

Rabbit Hole, The

10020 100 Ave.

Ramona Pizza

10120 100 Ave.

Poster Size It

RBC Dominion Securities

Powder Room, The

Ready Set Dance

9856 97 Ave. #106

(see Martin Weiss) 9907 100 Ave., #2

780-532-4650

PR Personnel

9905 101 Ave. #201

780-532-6949

Prairie Art Gallery (Temp Empty) 10209 99 St.

Prairie Art Gallery (Temp)

9856 97 Ave. #103 (temp)

Prairie Cash

10118B 100 Ave.

780-532-8111 780-532-8111 780-513-0150

Prairie Massage Institute 10118 101 Ave.

780-402-8634

Prairie Medical Clinic 10309 98 Street

780-539-4010

Prime Property

9905 97 Ave.

780-538-2980

PrimeWest Energy Inc. 5Flr, 9909 102 St.

780-538-3880

South Peace

REGIONAL ARCHIVES

9913 100 Avenue

Rehoboth Christian Ministries 9804 100 Ave., #314

ReJuve Spa

9731 100 Ave.

Resources Road Shell 9720 97 Ave.

Retro Relics

10118A 100 Ave.

Richer Realty

9910 101 St.

Richmond Dental

9722 100 Ave.

Richmond Dry Cleaners

10006 101 Ave. #103

Rick’s Place

MnFlr 9909 102 St.

780-832-0282 780-513-3469 780-513-4433 780-832-8626 780-830-1095 780-532-8900 780-814-7453 780-882-2350 780-539-7999 780-532-1534 780-538-6593 780-513-2623 780-532-5611 780-513-1511 780-532-4916 780-832-0110 780-539-5465 780-538-9336 780-532-3232 780-539-3454

Right of Way Construction

9728 Montrose Ave., #310-1

Rimrock Realty Corp.

9924 101 Ave.

ROCK FM Radio

9835 101 Ave. #200

Roots

9907 100 Ave., #3

Roxberry Salon

10006 101 Ave.

Royal Bank of Canada 9815 98 St.

Royal Canadian Legion 9912 101 Ave.

Royal LePage - The Realty Group 9917B 97 Ave.

Royal / Yellow Cabs / Swan Cabs 9819 97 Ave.

RTD Quality Services Inc. 9856 97 Ave., #102

Saddle Hills Steaming Ltd. 10104 101 Ave. #302

Safari Cafe

10012 101 St. (York Hotel)

Salvation Army Office 9615 102 St

Sandman Hotel

9805 100 St. 9834 100 Ave. #201

Scotiabank

9834 100 Ave.

Scrapbook Matters Ltd. 10134 100 Ave.

Senior Citizens Outreach 9905 101 Ave. #102 9707 100 St.

Shark Club, The

9898 99 St.

780-538-3020 780-539-9700 780-539-3767 780-539-4277 780-538-6500 780-532-3110 780-539-5771 780-539-3366 780-814-7227 780-532-5501 780-513-1999 780-532-3720 780-513-5555

Scotia MacLeod

Seven Eleven

780-539-1314

780-513-3505 780-532-9250 780-539-1844 780-539-6255 780-513-0711 780-513-5450

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7:30am - 6:00pm 10132 101 Ave. 780-513-8554

7:30am - 9:00pm 10605 West Side Drive 780-830-0140

Sharp Environmental

9804 100 Ave. #107

Shawnelle Day Spa

10135 101 Ave, #201

She Mann’s Styling

9845 99 Ave. #17

Shelkor Mortgage Inc.

10126 97 Ave. #104

Shell Canada Energy 9607 102 St.

Shepherd’s Fold

9925 100 Ave.

780-834-0110 780-513-8393 780-538-2333 780-539-5380 780-830-2256 780-532-3835

Sound Waves Hearing

10134 97 Ave., #101

Source Adult Video

10022 100 Ave.

Speedy Cash Payday Advances 10012 99 Ave. #103

Sportswear Plus / Alberta Trophy 9912 100 Ave.

St. Paul’s United Church 10206 100 Ave.

Staindent Dental Lab 9814 97 St. #201

Shiora’s Floral, Giftware & Home Decor

Statixs

Shipper’s Supply Inc.

Stefura, W.

10012 99 Ave. #102 MnFlr 9909 102 St.

780-539-0150

780-830-3260

10134 97 Ave. #105 10126 97 Ave. #102

Shubert Bldg.

Street & Strip Performance Centre

Sihra, Jasmine Law Office

Street Tax

10029 97 Ave.

10006 101 Ave. #208 9905 101 Ave. #201

Simply Massage By Rita 9804 100 Ave. #211

Skelly’s Web

10006A 100 Ave.

Sleep Medix. Inc.

9804 100 Ave., #211

SLR Consulting (Canada) Ltd. 10135 101 Ave. 2nd Flr.

Smart Contractor

MnFlr 9909 102 St.

Smiles 4 U Dental Clinic 10014 99 St.

Snapshot Studio & Photo 9924 100 Ave.

Snippers Haircare & Barber 10134 100 Ave.

Sobeys

9804 100 Ave., #217

Sole Addiction

9907 100 Ave., #4

780-539-0690 780-832-3858 780-830-3808 780-945-0271 780-513-6819 780-538-2674 780-538-4050 780-532-5051 780-539-7270 780-513-3717 780-830-0442

10006 101 Ave. #104

Studio 97

10102 101 St.

Styles & Smiles Hair Design 9927A 100 Ave.

Subway - Downtown

10012 99 Ave. #105

Suicide Prevention

10118 101 Ave. #201

Sun Life Financial

10104 97 Ave. #103

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

Swan City Auction 9613 98 St.

T-Shirts To Go

10124 101 Ave.

Talisman Energy Inc. 9705 97 Street

Telus

10103 99 Avenue

780-538-2744 780-539-9098 780-402-6542 780-538-2588 780-532-2415 780-532-2129 780-513-9696 780-513-6883 780-538-2886 780-532-6202 780-538-4414 780-539-3898 780-538-4644 780-539-6680 780-532-2388 780-539-2650 780-532-4352 780-539-5600 780-402-2220 780-538-8805

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Therapoint Massage

9804 100 Ave. #306

Tim Horton’s Administration Office 9928 100 Ave.

Tito’s Cafe

10006 101 Ave. #101

TMG - The Mortgage Group 9874 97 Street, # 203

Toner One Inc.

9908A 100 Ave.

Tonic Hair & Body Studio 10131 97 Ave.

Towne Centre Furniture 9845 99 Ave. #36

Towne Centre Liquor Store 9845 99 Ave. #39

Towne Centre Mall Admin.

10109 97 Ave. #207

Trend Home Improvements 10029 97 Ave.

Trillian Mortgage

9817 101 Ave. #201

Trinity Massage Therapeutics 9904 101 Ave. #203

Trophy Gallery, The

10017B 100 Ave.

780-532-3237 780-518-0616 780-539-4881 780-539-9359 780-539-9656 780-539-0076 780-538-3000 780-538-9911 780-538-2928 780-538-4888 780-532-2282 780-832-1012 780-538-1355

Turbo Delivery Hot Shot & Piloting Inc. MnFlr 9909 102 St.

Turcon Construction Group 10101 100 Avenue.

UFA Cooperative

9Flr 9909 102 St.

Unique Gallery

9929 100 Ave.

Urban Home

9907 100 Ave. #3

V the Vacation Store 10031 100 Ave.

Vak Shak

9916 100 Ave.

780-832-5987

780-532-5533 780-539-9683 780-538-2771 780-513-4363 780-538-2665 780-538-2002

Western Cree Tribal Council

Valhalla Pure Outfitters 9907 100 Ave. #7

780-539-0336

9719 98 Ave. #111

9802 97 Ave. #104

780-532-3009

Wide Choice Books

Vanishings Laser Esthetics 780-539-7377

9922 100 Ave.

780-539-5622

Wika Altemp

Velocity Video 10001 100 Ave. #102

780-512-3424

9804 100 Ave. #204

780-357-0386

Wild Side

Vic’s Pharmacy Service 9831 100 Ave.

780-532-2652

9808 100 Ave.

780-539-6061

Willsey, Davis & Co. Ch. Accts.

Victoria’s Attic 9810 100 Ave.

780-539-5165

10001 101 Ave. Box 22074

9824 97 Ave. #109

780-814-7474

Windsor Court Holdings Ltd.

Victory Church on the Rock 780-532-2350

9835 101 Ave. #503

780-532-1445

Wireworks

Viking Pacific Inc. 1202, 9909 102 Street

780-882-0007

10018 101 Ave.

780-513-6476

Wolf Tree Consulting Ltd.

Vision Health Services 9728 Montrose Ave. # 204-6

780-539-3349

9728 Montrose Ave., #204-19

780-513-5139

Wonderland Toy and Hobby

Vision Homes G.P. Ltd. 9827 97 Ave.

780-814-5775

10032 100 Ave.

780-532-1963

Work Place, The

Vonntina’s Hair Salon 10001 101 Ave. #206

780-539-9033

9840 97 Ave. #105

780-539-5477

World Financial Group Insurance Agency

Walisser Shavers LLP 10027 101 Ave. #202

780-532-0315

9804 100 Ave. #207

780-882-7771

Yemanja Wellness Studio

Wapiti C-Store Ltd. 9804 100 Ave.#205

780-882-2344

10057 98 St.

780-513-4043 780-539-6777

10012 101 St.

780-532-1511

9728 Montrose Ave. 7-204

780-505-1903

Youth Connections

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

780-513-1985

Your Office or Mine

Wapiti Community Dorm Society MnFlr 9909 102 St.

10134 97 Ave., #107

York Hotel/The Beer Box

Wapiti Community Dorm

780-814-7050

9845 99 Ave. #6

780-532-0156

Wawanesa 10134 97 Ave. #102

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CURLING in the 1920’s

By Mary Nutting, South Peace Regional Archives

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urling was serious business in the 1920s, as we see from these professional portraits of the champion rinks around 1925. The first club in Grande Prairie had been formed in 1917, and an account of this meeting in the Grande Prairie Herald gives an insight into the enthusiasm behind the sport of curling.

On Monday, October 17, 1917, a meeting was held at the Grande Prairie Hotel, “advocating the immediate formation of a club and the purchase of property, on which to locate a suitable rink.” The group appointed a financial committee of M.W. Eagar and A.C. McEachern, and a purchasing committee of G.E. Fraser, L.C. Porteous, and D.A. Minchin. The committees were to report Thursday night (three nights later), “when it is hoped everything will be in readiness for the commencement of work on the building at an early date.”

“It was the unanimous opinion of those present that a curling rink is a long felt want, and will be of assistance in wiling away the long winter evenings. Persons interested with any good suggestions for the promotion of the winter sport are urgently requested to be present at the meeting on Thursday evening at the Grande Prairie Hotel.”

The Herald did not report the building of the rink, and it appears that the Curling Club was invited to share an ice surface with hockey teams at the Wapiti Rink. However it was, curling competitions began, and three months later two rinks from Grande Prairie attended the bonspiel in Edmonton.

By 1920, curling draws and bonspiel news were a regular front page feature. It is not clear what year the two teams shown here took the championships, but the ladies rink is identified as Mrs. Pratt, Mrs. Journey, Mrs. Mantle, and Mrs. Archibald. Anyone who can identify the men on the winning rink is asked to call the Archives at 780-830-5105.

The photographs were taken by Field’s Studio. C.W. Field had been born in Ohio and trained in an artist’s studio in New York, but moved to Alberta with his wife Edith in 1910. After operating a photograph studio in Ponoka for a few years, in 1918 they filed on land in the Bezanson area and opened the studio on Richmond Avenue in 1922. After the Great Depression began in 1929, he closed the studio — no-one could afford expensive portraits — and returned to farming. Clarence Field’s excellent photographs are featured in The Peace: A History in Photographs, a new coffee table book by Don Petit available at the Grande Prairie Museum. accent | 38

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