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WHEN UPTOWN GOES DOWNTOWN An abundance of fashion awaits savvy Peace Country shoppers.

TRE-FLIP INTO THE POSITIVE

Grande Prairie’s Skateboard Culture

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June 16th  Municipal Government Day at Montrose Cultural Centre  Art of the Peace Juried Art Show Opening Reception  Art Walk Launch

June 17th  The Local Connection @ Your Library  Chamber of Culture Mixer

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June 18th  Writing Your Life Workshop with Bob Stallworthy  Poetry in French Workshop with Pierrette Requier

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 Publishing Panel  Iskoteo Puppet Play and Story Time for Families  Clem and Muriel Collins Writing Contest Awards

June 19th  Reading by Sid Marty  Frontenac House - Quartet 2009 Launch  Guided Art Walk  Songs at Solstice  Opening of Vigil of Angels Exhibit

June 20th  Summer Solstice Super Market  Fiction Workshop with Sid Marty

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 Youth Writing Workshop with Anna Marie Sewell

6 days of cultural events in Gr ande P rairie, highlighted b y t he Li eute nant Gover nor o f A l ber ta A rts Awards Gala

Lieutenant Governor of Alberta Arts Awards June 20th, Grande Prairie Regional College

June 21st  National Aboriginal Day Celebrations

On-Going Events

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 Art Walk  Art Board Exhibit  Vigil of Angels Exhibit  Art of the Peace Juried Art Show Exhibit  Prairie North Creative Residency Grande Prairie Friendship Centre

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Spend Some Time Downtown!

Downtown prides itself on providing a world of laughter, fun and unique shopping experiences. With over 400 stores and services and over 60 events and initiatives annually we believe we provide something for everyone.

From menus to venues downtown provides a place to live, work, play, shop and do business in a relaxed, customer service oriented atmosphere.

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We invite you to drop down and browse, take in one of our many events, visit the new library and art gallery or just kick back on one of the restaurant patios. You will be warmly welcomed.

Harold Friesen, Chair Grande Prairie DownTown Association

Urban Energy | 6 Downtown Events | 8 When Uptown Goes Downtown | 12 Downtown Grande Prairie | 18 Shops of Downtown | 20 Tre-Flip into the Positive | 26 Arts in the Spotlight | 28 Downtown Business Directory | 30 Fashion ‘47 Style | 38

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MONTROSE CULTURAL CENTRE

The Grande Prairie Public Library and the Prairie Art Gallery make their move into their long-awaited new home in June. Both are closing for a period of time to pack, organize and move. Word is that the new building is beautiful!

DOWNTOWN AWARDS

Every year the Downtown Association recognizes businesses for their outstanding contribution to the area. This year the Art Ouellette Memorial Award for pride in maintaining a clean and professional store was given to Diane Laurin of Snapshot Studio and Photo. The Downtowner of the Year was awarded to Shane Mudryk of 214 Place for his commitment to the downtown business scene. Congratulations!

There will be numerous opportunities to visit the library and gallery in the new Montrose Cultural Centre during the Iskoteo Arts Festival, June 16th - 21st.

The Montrose Cultural Centre will be hosting a variety of events in conjunction with the Festival, beginning with Municipal Government Day on Tuesday afternoon, June 16th. For more details on the events at the Montrose Cultural Centre and Iskoteo Arts Festival, visit www.iskoteo.com.

MOVING HOME

Another bonus for Grande Prairie and the arts community - the renovations/retrofit of the permanent home of the Centre for Creative Arts are nearing completion and the centre will be moving home in the summer of ‘09. The newly renovated space will boast bright, healthy and well equipped studio spaces, a beautiful gallery to display the work of local artists, a great bistro and an elevator, making our programs and services accessible to all members of our community.

Watch for news of the re-opening of the Centre for Creative Arts online at www.creativecentre.ca.

BRAS ACROSS THE BRIDGE

Do you remember the sight of all those Bras Across the Bridge in Muskoseepi Park last October? It is happening again this fall as Victoria’s Attic continues to create awareness for Breast Cancer Month. In addition to decorating Grande Prairie’s bridges, this fundraising event raised enough money for a new chemo chair for the Cancer Clinic at the QEII Hospital.

Drop into Victoria’s Attic with donations for the ‘bra garland’ by September 19th and watch for the bras to go up across the bridge on 99th and 100th Avenue.

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Regional Historical Heritage Fair Natalie Green Show & Sale 100th Anniversary of the United Farmers of Alberta Exhibit Cactus Flower Production Noboru Kubo Show & Sale Horse Thief Peace Starts at Home: Who Made Who Emergency Services Ball On the Sidewalk Bleeding with a Name Unheard Peace Starts at Home

Cactus Flower Production Peace Starts at Home: Dean Lickyer

St. Josephs High School Graduation Suite 33 Cactus Flower Production Peace Starts at Home: The Kyle Night Band

Composite High School Graduation UFC 98 A Chair Affair Fundraiser Craig Moritz Peace Starts at Home

Peace Starts at Home Foxx Worthee Daily Herald Tribune Press Run/Walk

GP Museum Unique Gallery GP Museum Grande Prairie Live Theatre Unique Gallery BJ’s Q Club Better Than Freds Crystal Centre Better Than Freds Better Than Freds Grande Prairie Live Theatre Better Than Freds Crystal Centre BJ’s Q Club Grande Prairie Live Theatre Better Than Freds Crystal Centre Better Than Freds Community Village BJ’s Q Club Better Than Freds Better Than Freds BJ’s Q Club Muskoseepi Park

100th Anniversary of the United Farmers of Alberta Exhibit Grande Prairie Guild of Artists Show & Sale Peace Starts at Home Art Board Show and Auction Adoration Movie Bibi Clement Vigil of Angels Exhibit Yasuo Terada East Wind Blows West Exhibit HAN: Voices from the Earth Exhibit Seniors Tea Peace Starts at Home Sizzling Summer Sidewalk Sale Municipal Government Day Art Show & Sale The Local Connection @ Your Library Chamber of Culture Mixer The B-mac Band Writing Your Life Workshop with Bob Stallworthy Poetry in French Workshop with Pierrette Requier Publishing Panel Iskoteo Puppet Play and Story Time for Families Clem & Muriel Collins Writing Contest Awards Frontenac House - Quartet 2009 Book Launch Book Reading by Sid Marty Mojave Summer Solstice Super Market Youth Writing Workshop with Anna Marie Sewell Fiction Workshop with Sid Marty National Aboriginal Day Celebrations Canada Day Kick-off & Fireworks

GP Museum Unique Gallery Better Than Freds Centre for Creative Arts Grande Prairie Live Theatre Prairie Art Gallery Prairie Art Gallery Prairie Art Gallery GP Museum Better Than Freds Downtown Montrose Cultural Centre Tito’s Bistro & Cafe Grande Prairie Public Library Montrose Cultural Centre Better Than Freds Centre for Creative Arts Centre for Creative Arts Centre for Creative Arts Grande Prairie Public Library Montrose Cultural Centre Montrose Cultural Centre Centre for Creative Arts Better Than Freds Grande Prairie Farmers Market Grande Prairie Friendship Centre Grande Prairie Public Library Muskoseepi Park Muskoseepi Park

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Canada Day Parade Canada Day Celebrations Canada Day Celebrations Bibi Clement Vigil of Angels Exhibit Yasuo Terada East Wind Blows West Exhibit HAN: Voices from the Earth Exhibit Laureena Braatz Show & Sale Sundays in the Park Street Performers Festival Sundays in the Park Sundays in the Park

Downtown GP Museum Muskoseepi Park Prairie Art Gallery Prairie Art Gallery Prairie Art Gallery Unique Gallery Muskoseepi Park Downtown Muskoseepi Park Muskoseepi Park

Bibi Clement Vigil of Angels Exhibit Yasuo Terada East Wind Blows West Exhibit HAN: Voices from the Earth Exhibit Heritage Sunday Celebrations Sundays in the Park Sundays in the Park Sundays in the Park

Prairie Art Gallery Prairie Art Gallery Prairie Art Gallery GP Museum Muskoseepi Park Muskoseepi Park Muskoseepi Park

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Bibi Clement Vigil of Angels Exhibit Yasuo Terada East Wind Blows West Exhibit Han: Voices from the Earth Exhibit Angie Patterson Show & Sale

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Carrie Klukas Show & Sale Northern Alberta Job Find Blue Man Group Grande Prairie Women’s Show GPRC Presidents Ball Halloween Foot Parade and Party Halloween Spooktacular

Prairie Art Gallery Prairie Art Gallery Prairie Art Gallery Unique Gallery

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Indigo Galleria has also long been part of a committed group of Downtown retailers. Christine Juneau turned part of her heri-

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As part of the ongoing transformation of the Downtown core from tired thoroughfare to hip-place-to-shop, savvy shoppers have discovered the incredible variety that can be found in our very own city. Gone are the days when to find the perfect prom dress or killer blue suit or golden ‘kicks’ (skateboard shoes) you

There are fixtures – such as Milano for Men - in the Downtown landscape that have made their name by steadfastly remaining loyal to their location, no matter the economic climate. Getting fitted for the perfect suit for that special occasion by Rob McConkey and his accomplished staff has undoubtedly become a rite of passage for many a Peace Country man. And the store also features classy, quality clothing for all sorts of occasions. From a power suit for an important meeting to comfortable golf wear for that hard-earned vacation, Milano for Men is the go-to place for men’s fashion. McConkey’s favourite designers include Hugo Boss, Kenneth Cole, Tommy Hilfiger and Lacoste. His hot tip for spring is the return of the navy suit. As with most of the retailers I interviewed for this article, he enjoys the relationships he has with his customers. He believes customers support the Downtown because of its unique shopping experience and because they like dealing with the owner of the business.

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Aces & Spades

Thanks to the intrepid vision of our Downtown retailers, Peace Country residents can find an amazing array of fashions and accessories within a four block radius of 100th Avenue and 100th Street. Try that in Los Angeles — where it takes a good hour to drive from the swanky, high fashion boutiques of Rodeo Drive to the grunge-funk, surf/skate culture of Muscle Beach! We can park for a few pennies and walk a block from the exceptional career wear, prom dresses and wedding gowns at Fairytales to the lifestyle wear at Fourword.

first had to drive at least five hours south to a larger city. And better yet, here at home the retailers treat their customers like friends and take time to ensure you leave with clothes that suit you perfectly.

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ot long ago I spent a week in Los Angeles with my kids exploring some of its fashion mythology, from the opulence of Rodeo Drive to the original funky shops that spawned the skateboard fashion culture. It was cool – but it also made me realize that while we may live in what Californians would consider a place so far north as to fall off the map… we are actually right in step with worldwide fashion.

Off the Hook which has recently opened across from Bama Furniture, features designers and lines of urban apparel (jeans, t-shirts and hoodies) not found elsewhere. “We carry gear that is a bit different - the Marc Ecko lines, including Ecko Red for women and also Roca-Wear,” says co-owner Erin Bjorklund.

“We’re really excited to be in the Downtown. I think people come here looking for an experience. They wander around, enjoying the sunshine, just browsing.”

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For Rachelle Martineau of Roots it is important to be locally owned and to retail clothing Canadian designed and manufactured in Canada. She feels her store is maintaining the original entrepreneurial spirit of the Roots founders too. “Our clothing has been ecologically and socially minded since the early 1980’s. We’ve long been forward-thinking, using products like hemp and organic cotton. The founders have stayed engaged in the line,” Martineau states. “It has both great quality and comfort and it lasts. I get people telling me all the time that the baby

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Attention to the individual is also the mandate of Shanna MeyerArseneault and her team at Fashionista. “Our stylists help you create a unique look from our racks – we can outfit you from head to toe in half an hour. Fashion is an investment in looking and feeling the best you can. Real ‘fashionistas’ do not believe in trends. But they do add seasonal must-haves to their classic wardrobes to make a stylish statement. What draws people to downtown are the unique shops. People are looking for a different experience from the ‘big box’ stores. Products that are hand selected and of higher quality. What sets Fashionista apart - top brands like Sandwich, Mexx, Jones New York and Spanner. The Fashionista customer has an eye for quality and a serious taste for style.”

“The ‘hot’ thing to watch for this spring is splashes of color, sophisticate safari and bold patterns. What we enjoy most about marketing Fashionista is that the fashion industry is constantly changing — new colors are introduced each season.”

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tage home into a cozy retail space chockfull of fashions that range from gorgeous cruise wear to hip L.A. inspired streetwear.

Women come to Juneau’s store for more than just a new skirt.

She has an uncanny way of infusing the buyer with a sense of confidence in their appearance. Clothes shopping, which for many women can unravel into a session of self loathing in front of a change room mirror that seems to mock their imperfections, becomes a joyful adventure with Juneau’s positive attitude and expert guidance.

for people with similar interests. A half pipe in the back of the store allows skateboard gear to be tested in-house and the company sponsors ambitious snowboarders and skateboarders year round.

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Far from being a retailer exclusive to hardcore athletes, Fourword caters to a wide demographic of customers interested in high quality lifestyle oriented clothing. Many of the lines they carry put an emphasis on fair trade and environmentally sound manufacturing practices. Element, for example, has preserving the earth as part of its corporate mandate.

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From high-end to handmade, accessories add the f inishing touch and per sonal flare that pull your fashionable outf its together. Many of the shops in the Downtown of fer s a treasure hunt of inspiration, including shops such as Clique Interior s and Pure Home. For jeweller y from delicate antiques at Calico Cat Curios to ar tisan-made pieces at Indigo or Coyote Moon Hemp Company; stunning handbags, watches, shoes and belts at dk Fashion Accesso ries or No Need To Knock , true fashionistas can dizzy themselves with fabulous choices.

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Fourword has already moved once in order to expand its retail space.

Specializing in both the gear and the clothing for its four sports – skateboard, snowboard, wakeboard, bike - the store has created a community hotspot

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“Downtown shopping is all about customer service. People get frustrated and sometimes don’t know how to shop for themselves. We make time for them. We treat you more like a friend than a customer.”

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wear is passed around from friend to friend and back again as they raise their kids.”

Think about that: the riches of the global village – from the sleek styles of Manhattan, the sizzle of the runways in Paris, to the hot funk of Los Angeles – all just a few steps away from your nearest Downtown parking metre.

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Dark Flavour another skate & snowboard lifestyle oriented retailer has a very similar attitude. The owners also put enormous energy into supporting the lifestyle of their customers from sponsoring athletes to creating events in the Downtown such as skateboard demonstrations during the annual Street Performers Festival. Both retailers emphasis the positive of the skateboard culture, from the fashion it inspires that encourages creating an individual flare – to the hard work it takes to master the sport.

In one leisurely stroll down 100th Avenue a shopper can outfit and accessorize from head to toe. A shopper can find an excellent range of swimwear in Victoria’s Attic, then stop to drool over the gorgeous shoes in Sole Addiction, then find stunning career wear at Fairytales which can be accessorized further up the street with amazing jewellery and handbags from either dk Fashion Accessories or No Need to Knock.

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“We love to come to work because of our customers. We’re here for the people – to answer questions and help them find what you need, to build a relationship. We want you to get the right product for you – and be happy with what you buy,” says Gerow.

This celebration of the individual – of not conforming but of mixing and matching different pieces of high quality clothing is really a signature for all of the fashion retailers in the Downtown. From the biker/rocker gear at Aces & Spades, to the playful baby clothes at Anime Hyper Cubed, to the amazingly comfortable active wear at Valhalla Pure and Yemanja, Downtown shopping celebrates the individual with a taste for quality.

These clothes are both an investment in quality and a statement of each shopper’s unique style.

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Dan Gerow explains this trend. “Global ecology is affecting the lifestyle of our core culture – we rely on clean waves and snow – so of course we’re concerned about the planet. We like to promote that mindset here.” Brands such as Lifetime (a staff favourite) hire artists to design their clothing lines and have a European inspired, tighter fit.

Best dressed baby? Not hard to achieve with the abundance of playful baby clothes to be found in our Downtown core where baby fashions and accessories snuggle in all sor ts of corner s – from Forbes & Friends to Grandview Countr y Store to Unique Galler y.

Anime Hypercubed carries delightful baby wear, in organic cottons and cozy designs and also features slings and eco-friendly diaper s and essentials. Roots, with its spunky lines and longwearing favourites, continues to be the stalwar t of qualit y, Canadian-made children’s wear.

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BJ’s Q Club & Sports Bar 10013 97 Avenue

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23. Off the Hook #1 9920 100 Avenue

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Clique Interiors 10017 101 Avenue

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Creative Candy Bouquet & The Primitive Lane PAGE 11 10122 100 Avenue/10124 100 Avenue

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Curry’s Jewellers 10019 100 Avenue

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10. Forbes & Friends 9918A 100 Avenue

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11. Gail Haakstad - Royal LePage 9917B 97 Avenue

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12. Grande Prairie Farmers Market 10032 101 Street

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13. Grandview Country Store 10002 100 Avenue.

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14. Hi-Tech Business Systems 10115 100 Avenue

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15. Homes & Land Magazine Locations throughout Downtown

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16. imageDESIGN 10017A 100 Avenue

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17. Iskoteo Arts Festival Locations throughout Downtown

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18. Jeffrey’s Cafe Co. 10132 101 Avenue/10014 101 Ave.

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19. Laurel’s Peace Country Preserves 10023 100 Avenue

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20. Midwest Furniture Rentals 10012 100 Avenue

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Prairie Art Gallery, The #103 9856 97 Avenue

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27. Roots 9907 100 Avenue

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28. Snapshot Studio & Photo 9924 100 Avenue 29. Sole Addiction 9907 100 Avenue, #104

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32. Titos Bistro & Cafe 101 - 10006 101 Avenue

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33. Town Centre Furniture Town Centre Mall, 9845 99 Avenue

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34. Trophy Gallery, The 10017B 100 Avenue

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35. Unique Gallery 9929 100 Avenue

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36. Valhalla Pure Outfitters 7 - 9907 100 Avenue

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37. Vanishings Laser Esthetics #111, 9719 98 Avenue

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38. Victoria’s Attic 9810 100 Avenue

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TRE-FLIP INTO THE POSITIVE

Skateboard Culture and Why it Matters Written By: Dymphny Dronyk Photography by: Ramsay & Winsor Photography

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nyone who has watched their child spending hours in the driveway diligently, obsessively practicing a new skateboard move until they land it perfectly understands that the sport demands respect. There’s a scrappy, do-it-yourself energy around skateboarding.

The kids cobble together ramps and rails from what they can find in the street. They show unbelievable patience and commitment to mastering their sport. And usually there’s an enviable sense of camaraderie and sportsmanship too. The more experienced skaters offer encouragement and insight. Skaters are out practicing moves long before the last of the snow has melted away in spring and long after the light goes flat at the end of the day. Jump. Smack. Clatter. Road rash. Laughter. Cheers.

Since its clean-cut beginning in the 1950’s with the wide clunky, clay-wheeled boards of the era, skateboarding has morphed several times. It experienced a legendary revolution in the

1970’s in southern California amidst the drought and poverty that created a climate of rebellion. A group of skaters pushed the sport and its equipment to new heights, branded by vision and ingenuity with an urban edginess that took skateboarding into the urban landscape and utilized the challenges it found there – stair rails, empty pools and any other interesting surface. The heroes of that era turned their hobby into lucrative careers, either as pro athletes or as the designers, manufacturers or marketers of skateboarding gear. Since then it has also become a wildly successful retail fashion phenomena, but the passion for it remains true to it hardscrabble roots.

Skateboarding is as much about lifestyle as it is about sport.

Skaters are part of a culture that champions accessibility, individuality and ecology. Learning to ride a skinny board on tiny wheels is tough – never mind what it takes to master a kick flip or a nollie hard flip. And because it is so tough, anyone who The in-store half pipe allows Mathew Ediger of Fourword to test a new board.

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either does it, or has tried it, has a deep respect for the sport.

Skaters belong to a tribe, a community that is supportive and innovative. The associated clothing, music and multimedia art forms have become iconic brands of their culture. And their community now spans generations – from the businessman who skateboards to work with his suit in his backpack to the girl trying to land her first ollie.

your peers,” adds colleague Ryan Chase.

In terms of lifestyle choices avid skaters believe it will continue to become more and more mainstream as a non-motorized form of transportation. “People are becoming green-smart,” explains Anis Zarei. “They’re calculating the costs of transportation. Skateboards are a flexible, affordable alternative. I ride a long board to work and find it really relaxing. I don’t have to deal with traffic issues. It’s easier than a bike because I just put my board under my desk.”

All of these aspects of skateboard culture are evident in Grande Prairie as well. The skateboard oriented shops in town do a “Skateboarders are really proud of what thriving business – and at the same time we do. It’s a whole other mindset that work hard to promote the positive aspects includes an awareness of our environof skateboard culture. Fourword and ment. We share a common ground and Dark Flavour sponsor athletes and orga- are knowledgeable and respectful. Most nize and promote numerous events in the of us aren’t vandals going around spraycommunity, such as skateboard demon- ing graffiti.” strations and the Centre for Creative Art’s annual skateboard auction fundraiser. Rusin concurs, “Skaters are not here to John Rusin, owner wreck anything. of Dark Flavour Whether you’re ridnotes that one of ing or driving you SKATEBOARDING their team, Arno B. have to respect othETIQUETTE is ranked Top 7 in ers. Respect has to Canada for Street be mutual. We want Avoi d th e c row d s Contests. skaters to respect Don’t try and skateboard around who they share the people during the rush hour or “Skateboarding is road with – but we in a crowded area. You get in a dynamic, accesalso want drivers their way and they get in yours. sible and low mainto respect us. We’ll P ay a t ten t i on tenance sport,” continue to work You know how mad you get states Rusin. “It with the community when a driver almost clips you is super fun and and the city to crebecause they’re busy talking on their phone instead paying ata great source of ate better access tention to the road? Same rule entertainment that for all non-motorapplies to skateboarding. Stow is self motivated. ized transportayour cell phone, or if you are goIt takes a lot of fotion – whether it is ing to answer it, stop and talk. cus to get good at it walking or biking or with the challenges skateboarding.”

Kn ow you r l oc a ti on Don’t assume that because of foot/hand/eye there’s a vacant lot or abancoordination. And “Skateboarding is doned property, that it’s not for kids, there’s a not just a hobby,” owned by anyone. Trespassing really positive peer explains skater is asking for trouble. group.”

Cody D. “It is also Wa i t you r tu rn an art form that’s When you’re at the skate park, “It is all up to you created a whole there’s a simple rule - wait your – you don’t need a culture that inturn. You can tell if someone is team or a facility. cludes music and done their turn if they bail or It’s a great feeling visual art. You feel kick out. Once the boarder is when you finally like you’re part clear, take a quick look around master a move and of something beto make sure no one else starts one of the best yond you – a social up unexpectedly and if it’s clear, things about skatemovement.” that means you’re up. boarding is the respect you get from accent | 27

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ARTS IN THE SPOTLIGHT

Visit Downtown During the Iskoteo Arts Festival

By Jody Klassen

Grande Prairie’s downtown core will be transformed into a showcase of the arts in mid June.

The Iskoteo Arts Festival, in conjunction with the Lieutenant Governor of Alberta Distinguished Artist Awards Gala, will provide six days of arts and cultural activities and events geared to the entire family.

It starts with the City of Grande Prairie’s Municipal Government Day on June 16 and culminates with Aboriginal Day June 21.

Iskoteo, a Cree word meaning Fire in the Sky, is a reincarnation of the celebration accompanying the 1995 Canada Winter Games. Iskoteo was the cultural aspect of the games, and has fittingly evolved to announce the arrival of the Distinguished Artist Awards to our City. A celebration that originally inspired athletes will now highlight the inspirations of numerous talented Albertans.

“This is another feather in our cap as a community,” says Alderman Helen Rice, Chair of the organizing committee.

“Grande Prairie has repeatedly shown it can host major provincial, national and international events and we see this festival as a way to celebrate the artistic and cultural diversity of our community and the Province.”

The Prestigious Lieutenant Governor of Alberta Distinguished Artist Awards are held every two years and began in 2005 under the direction of former Lieutenant Governor of Alberta, Lois Hole as a way to recognize and encourage the development of the arts community within the province.

The local talent will be out in full force to make the Iskoteo Festival and Distinguished Art Awards unlike anything ever held in our City.

“We are excited with how the program is unfolding,” says Alderman Rice. “This week of activities will leave a strong legacy of support for the arts in this community.”

Through the involvement of community partners and numerous businesses, every aspect of the arts community will have an opportunity to feature some local talent.

GPRC is organizing an art walk and hosting the Songs at Solstice concert. This will be accompanied by an exhibit of Aboriginal artifacts supplied by the Grande Prairie Friendship Centre.

The Art of the Peace Visual Arts Society is presenting a juried art show at GPRC. The Centre for Creative Arts will host the Art Board Show and Auction. Forty skateboard decks have been decorated by local artists. There will be writing and publishing workshops and seminars held at the Centre courtesy of Wordspinner. Bibi Clements works will be featured at her exhibit Vigil of Angels, at the Prairie Gallery during the Festival.

The Gallery is also hosting the Provincial Curators Conference.

Other Downtown activities include a book launch at the Rabbit Hole bookstore and numerous Aboriginal entertainers to delight audiences at the Summer Solstice Super Market, presented by the Farmers Market to mark five years at its current location.

The Library has held a writing contest for all ages and prizes will be presented during The Clem and Muriel Collins Awards Night.

A puppet play and story time will take place for the little ones.

All ages alike will have the opportunity to meet Peace Country authors at The Local Connection, all who enjoy reading and writing children’s books are welcome.

The two winners of this award will each receive $30,000 cash, a hand-cast medallion, a pin and framed citation. The awards will be presented during a Fire and Ice themed Gala evening at the Douglas Cardinal Performing Arts Centre at Grande Prairie Regional College (GPRC) by the current Lieutenant Governor of Alberta, The Honourable For a complete list and Norman L. Kwong, C.M., A.O.E. more information on the events and activities of Previous winners include a theatre Iskoteo see the ad on page troupe, an author, musicians, a play2 of this magazine or visit wright and an architect. Any Albertan who has made a significant contribution in the provincial arts community can be nominated.

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FA S H I O N ‘ 47 S T Y L E

By Mary Nutting, South Peace Regional Archives

T

hink ‘Fashions from the Past’ and we usually picture the cloche hats and flapper dresses of the 20s, bobby socks and poodle skirts of the 50s, or even the checks and plaids of the 70s. But fashion is about so much more than what we wear.

Grande Prairie’s past includes many Fashion Shows put on by local organizations and businesses. These were used not only to elevate the importance of style, but also to raise funds for charities, create awareness about the aims of an organization, and provide entertainment for the good-sized crowds that attended. They also gave the models some training and an opportunity to ‘strut their stuff’ and so were an enjoyable experience for participants as well as audience.

The photograph here is of the models for a 1947 Stagettes Fashion Show in the Pagoda Room of Joe’s Corner Coffee Shop.

The Stagettes Club was formed for single business women during World War II. Their purpose was to raise funds for benevolent causes, and to serve as a social club for single women. If you married, you forfeited your active membership and became an honorary member.

Each April, the club put on an Annual Fashion Parade. “I cannot say that we are ready to model in New York,” president Marie McFetridge reported in a 1947 Stagazette Newsletter, “but the audience seemed to enjoy our efforts. The Parade was in the form of a diary, in which milady modeled her wardrobe bought on a trip to Banff. Each item fitted into exciting holiday festivities.” You can imagine the creative script that accompanied the models’ parade.

The Stagettes took fashion seriously—they were professional business women who, in that day and age, had to present a certain image — but they did not allow fashion to rule their actions. They used their fashion shows to raise funds for good causes and had great fun doing them.

This was only one of the organizations in the south Peace which used fashion shows to promote and further their aims. Others which come to mind include Beverly’s Style Shop, the United Church Women and the Grande Prairie Museum (think Doug Clarkson in one-piece red flannel underwear). I’m sure you can think of many more.

Models in the 1947 Stagettes Fashion Show

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