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Lifestyle in Grande Prairie’s Downtown

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USHER IN SPRING

Revive Your Home with a Spring Makeover

GET YOUR GROOVE ON!

Discover Downtown's Endless Opportunities to Dance

DOWNTOWN

GRANDE PRAIRIE

Formerly know as Fairytales

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Discover YOUR Downtown

Once again, the DownTown Association is pleased to highlight the many and varied stores and services downtown. We are proud of the variety, quality and customer service offered downtown.

During the summer the streetscape encourages strolling and browsing among the brightly coloured flowers and banners.

We invite you to explore downtown Grande Prairie. We are confident you will come away satisfied with your expedition.

welcome

Harold Friesen, Chair Grande Prairie DownTown Association

Urban Energy | 5 Downtown Events | 6 Usher in Spring | 10 The Centre Returns Home | 16 Downtown Grande Prairie | 18 Shops of Downtown | 20 Get Your Groove On! | 26 Downtown Business Directory | 30 Décor at the York | 38

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Cover photo: Spring is a great time to awaken your senses and refresh your décor. Interior design courtesy of House Dressings and Clique Interiors.

Photo by Ramsay & Winsor Photography.

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CONTRIBUTORS Karen Bass

has always been an avid reader. Her list of books to read grows ever longer as she juggles managing the Hythe Library with writing stories for teens. Coteau Books has published two of her novels: Run Like Jäger (2008) and Summer of Fire (2009).

GRANDE PRAIRIE

FARMERS’ MARKET

Year-round hours

Fridays: 4pm - 8pm Saturdays: 10am 2pm

Stop by to see Our new look!

July 14th - Sept. 8th we’re also open

Wednesdays: 4pm - 8pm

Summer events

Family Country Dance, July 9th, 7pm -10pm

Expect live music, a pig roast, and fun for the whole family!

Street Market, July 10th, 10am - 4pm

Sarah Harwood hails from a ridicu-

lously small logging and mining town in central BC that fills her with nostalgia and an affinity for the unusual. She's the type of person who finds excitement in proper grammar and analyzing advertisements, so her day job as a graphic designer and occasional writer couldn’t be more suitable. See a sample of Sarah’s work at www. sarah-harwood.com

The street will be closed for the day! Enjoy the petting zoo, the Farmers’ Market ribbon cutting, our blue ribbon county fair, art demonstrations, and more!

Get in touch

Tel: 780-814-8224 info@gpfarmersmarket.com | gpfarmersmarket.com Corner of 101 St & 101 Ave, Downtown Grande Prairie

Ramsay & Winsor Photography is a husband

and wife team made up of Keith Winsor and Janet Ramsay. Collectively they have well over 40+ years in the photographic industry. Specializing in location work including commercial, industrial and product photography. Also offering wedding and portrait services in the Peace Country.

Mary Nutting has been the Archivist at South Peace Regional Archives since it opened in 2000. She enjoys writing local history articles which reveal the times, the personalities and the character of the people who came before us in the South Peace. accent | 4

URBANENERGY

What’s new, happening, interesting and exciting in Grande Prairie’s Dowtown!

By Sarah Harwood

Have something exciting to share? Want to spread the word? We’d like to include your interesting Downtown news in Urban Energy. Check out www.AccentGP.ca for details and updates.

AL'S NEWS CELEBRATES IT'S HISTORY

“We had no idea you had so much stuff in here!” is an exclamation Jim Goldsack, the owner of Al’s News, is used to hearing from first-time customers to his long-time Grande Prairie store. “Name something,” he explains, “and we either sell it or we used to.”

Al’s news celebrates their 50th year in business in 2011, and the building they’re housed in turns 100. It is the only building from that era left standing on 100th Avenue.

It’s pictured in the 1916 photo below as the Selkirk Trading Company.

Since 1961, Al’s News has filled a variety of roles in Grande Prairie’s city centre.

They’ve multitasked as a toy store, a repair depot for drills, razors, and other small appliances, and with over 1000 magazines in stock, they also currently operate the largest news stand north of Edmonton.

The type of products at Al’s News differs as public demand fluctuates, Jim says, “Costco and Walmart change the family business dynamic, but we still operate as a soup and nuts sort of store.”

ROUNDABOUT PROJECT APPROVED IN GRANDE PRAIRIE

On April 5th, Grande Prairie City Council approved a final plan for the 101 Avenue Couplet Project that would see “two single lane roundabouts on each end of the downtown as a link from the main thoroughfare to the center.”

“Don’t confuse Edmonton’s traffic circles with modern roundabouts!” urges a City of Grande Prairie online article aiming to promote the idea of circular intersections to Peace Country residents. “Roundabouts typically have single lanes, lower speeds and are yield controlled. Traffic circles are much bigger, have higher speeds, many lanes and traffic signals.” Roundabouts are commonly known for improving traffic safety, aesthetics, fuel efficiency, air quality, and traffic flow lessening emissions.

Although the plan has been approved, don’t expect construction to start any time soon. Currently, there is no funding for the project, but committee chairwoman Helen Rice anticipates the roundabouts to be implemented within five years. For more information, visit cityofgp.com/ citygov/dept/engineering/newsandevents/news/newsbulletins.htm 101 Ave.

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Join us for a night of exclusive shopping at Grande Prairie’s first ever Downtown Shop Crawl May 15th starting at 6pm. Described by one Toronto blog as “a treasure hunt on heels,” shop crawls are an excellent outlet for shopaholics and bargain hunters alike. A $25 pass affords you special deals and prizes at over twenty participating boutiques and salons (ranging from fashion and books to home decor), and all proceeds go to the United Way. Shopping is followed by an awesome after party at Better Than Freds from 9pm – 11pm with a fashion walk off, show and tell, the introduction of the Q99/Tangles Mothers’ Day Make-Over Contest, draws, cocktails, snacks, and more! For a fantastic night out, pick up your tickets today at Co-op, United Way, Q99, Powder Room, Image Design, or Creative Candy Bouquet! Contact the Downtown Association at (780) 5381909 for more info.

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Function during power outages.

Collisions usually happen at slower speeds and at less damaging angles.

Roundabouts allow for easy u-turns Allow for landscaping and other aesthetic uses within the central island.

Reduced waiting time for drivers, less idling time and thus better air quality.

Energy costs are lower for both vehicles (no idling at stop signs) and for traffic signals (probably nonexistent)

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Require all traffic to slow down.

Tends to take up more space than crossroads at the intersection point.

Drivers may become confused and use roundabouts improperly.

The central island of a roundabout can be a hindrance to movement of oversize vehicles.

Obstruction to departing vehicles can result in blockage of all approaches until the obstacle clears.

BE PART OF THE ACTION!

DOWNTOWN EVENTS

MAY

1 - 7 1 - 28 2 - 24 5 6 7 8 8 9 10 12 13 13 - 29 14 15 15 21 - 22 21 - 22 21 - 22 26 27 28 28 28 - 29 29

JUNE 3 - 26 4 - 25 4 - 30 5

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City Scrub

Jim Stokes Show & Sale Dan Arberry Show & Sale Charley Pride The Waxbills Perform Live Jason Blaine Performs Live Emergency Services Ball UFC113 Mothers' Day Brunch Metal Monday presents Farewell to Freeway Stef Lang Performs Live Jeff Dunham The Love List Production The Spades Perform Live 1st Annual Shop Crawl 2nd Annual Charity Fun Night St. Joe's High School Graduation Roger West Performs Live Peace Starts at Home Peace Starts at Home City Sirens Perform Live Peace Starts at Home City Sirens Perform Live Composite High School Graduation UFC114

Downtown Centre for Creative Arts Unique Gallery Crystal Centre Better Than Fred's Duke's Country Club Crystal Centre Better Than Fred's GP Museum Better Than Fred's Better Than Fred's Crystal Centre GP Live Theatre Better Than Fred's Downtown Royal Canadian Legion Crystal Centre BJ's Q Club Better Than Fred's Better Than Fred's Better Than Fred's Better Than Fred's Better Than Fred's Crystal Centre Better Than Fred's

Vicki Hotte Show & Sale Centre Pottery Show & Sale Spring Hurlbut: Le Jardin du sommeil Air Cadet Drill & Luncheon Seniors' Tea Municipal Government Day Suite 33 Performs Live Peace Starts at Home Peace Starts at Home Peace Starts at Home Peace Starts at Home Sizzling Summer Sidewalk Sale UFC15 Andrea Ramolo Performs Live Peace Starts at Home Peace Starts at Home Peace Starts at Home Canada Day Fireworks

Unique Gallery Centre for Creative Arts Prairie Art Gallery Crystal Centre GP Museum Muskoseepi Park BJ's Q Club Better Than Fred's Better Than Fred's Better Than Fred's Better Than Fred's GP Farmers Market Better Than Fred's Better Than Fred's Better Than Fred's Better Than Fred's Better Than Fred's Muskoseepi Park

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JULY

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Canada Day Parade Canada Day Celebrations Canada Day Celebrations Spring Hurlbut: Le Jardin du sommeil GP Figure Drawing Club Show & Sale Family Country Dance & Pig Spit Roast Re-Launch Celebrations Street Performers Festival

Downtown Muskoseepi Park GP Museum Prairie Art Gallery Centre for Creative Arts GP Farmers Market GP Farmers Market Downtown

Heritage Day Celebrations Spring Hurlbut: Le Jardin du sommeil Fresh & Yummy Month Corn Roast Festival

GP Museum Prairie Art Gallery GP Farmers Market GP Farmers Market

SEPTEMBER 19

Thanksgiving Harvest Dinner

GP Museum

OCTOBER 1 - 29 15 - 17 22 - 23 23 30 31 31

GP Guild of Artists Show & Sale Grande Prairie Women's Show 13th Annual Lantern Tours GPRC President's Ball Halloween at the Market Halloween Foot Parade Halloween Spooktacular

YEAR ROUND Karaoke Open Mike Comedy Hour & Karaoke Farmers' Market 3’s a Congeries! Show

Centre for Creative Arts Crystal Centre GP Museum Crystal Centre GP Farmers Market Downtown Muskoseepi Park

Every Sunday, Monday & Tuesday Every Wednesday Every Thursday Fri. 4 - 8 pm, Sat. 10 am - 2 pm April – December 31st

BJ’s Q Club BJ’s Q Club BJ’s Q Club Corner of 101st & 101st GP Museum

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Written By Karen Bass Photography by Ramsay & Winsor Photography

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USHER IN SPRING

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he word “decorating” causes some of us dismay. Swatches make us sweat. Colour coordination makes us cower. So it was with trepidation I began investigating home décor businesses in Downtown Grande Prairie. My fear was unfounded. Not because I suddenly gained any kind of interior decorating intuition, but because all the business owners I spoke with are enthusiastic, knowledgeable and want to help their customers turn their homes into spaces they love to live in.

The winters in the Peace Country makes many wish for spring long before it arrives. To my surprise I discovered there are established decorating principles for ushering in the spirit of spring, regardless of the weather. Everything starts with a spring cleaning. It might sound corny but decluttering can bring new life to a room and polishing windows lets light infuse a room with warmth. Another relatively easy way to freshen up fast is to give the walls a new coat of paint. If you're inclined, spring colours will make your walls come alive.

What does a person do beyond cleaning and painting? I tend to panic. But proactive people will explore Downtown and get inspired. One of the hallmarks of Downtown businesses is personal service and home décor is a fine example of this. Many provide in-home consultations to ensure they are serving their clients to the best of their ability.

Photos top to bottom, left to right: Wake up refeshed with spring-inspired furniture and bedding from The Bed Shoppe; Purple is a hot new colour this year; Capture some sunshine with a handblown glass ball from Unique Gallery; The essence of fresh: Spring green; A seasonal wreath from The Primitive Lane; Spruce up a feature wall in your home with a splash of yellow paint; Nest chair and cushions from Towne Centre Furniture; Serving dishes and linens from Forbes & Friends will bring life to your table; Orange is the musthave decorating color; For a relaxing airy feel, try a beautiful blue-green shade; A simple bouquet of flowers gives your home a burst of color; Bring the outdoors in with nature inspired decor.

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Not everyone wants to give their room a complete makeover to make it feel spring fresh. Small things make a big difference. A piece of hand-blown, coloured glass in that clean window, hanging or sitting on the window sill, will catch spring sunshine and cast it around the room. It's the beauty of a cathedral's stained glass window on a smaller scale.

For me, spring is the triumph of Mother Nature over Old Man Winter. (Though I do wish she'd start her campaign a little earlier.) Think of that first crocus bursting through the soil, the excitement of finding those first pussywillow buds. So spring decorating can be about bringing nature inside. You can do that with small accent pieces that have nature motifs, such as pottery, candles or glassware.

Several Downtown businesses carry local and Canadian arts and crafts which make it an adventure to browse for unique accent pieces that suit your tastes, be they traditional, country or modern. Dan Wourms at Unique Gallery suggests finding a central accent piece you love and highlighting it with smaller complementary pieces.

When talking nature motifs, never underestimate the power of a bouquet of flowers or a plant to bring a room alive. If you don't want to deal with fresh flowers, or if you have a black thumb like mine that is deadly to plants, there are a myriad of artificial alternatives. Real plants might smell like spring, but so can a scented candle. If you're inclined, you can even bring the sounds of nature indoors through CDs or sound machines.

If nature motifs aren't your style, another thing to consider is colour. Jody Reynolds at Clique Interiors says spring is all about brighter colours, and she agrees that changing your accessories is the easiest way to freshen up. She suggests new pillows or small accent pieces. Neutral furniture allows you to accessorize with almost any colour; with patterned furniture pick out a colour from its fabric; for solids choose

AN INTERIOR DESIGN PRIMER: Unity & Harmony is the

ultimate goal in the design of any room. The components should work together to create a harmonious whole.

Clique Interiors offers sophisticated yet playful accessories to freshen up your home for spring.

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Balance

is achieving an even distribution of the “visual weight� in a room.

Good Rhythm happens when the eye is drawn to the focal point, then to other components throughout the room in a smooth flow.

complementary colours. (Example: tossing green pillows onto a red sofa.) Change things up by having boxed spring accessories, just like your Christmas decorations, that you put out when spring fever hits. Packing away the fall and winter accessories will make everything look fresher.

A variation on this approach is what LaDine Stevenson of House Dressing calls “repurposing.” Instead of packing things away, repurposing involves a combination of moving furniture, regrouping accessories and adding splashes of colour or plantlife in order to revitalize a room. While spring green is popular in glassware, pottery and fabrics, and a sure way to give a room that spring feel, Stevenson says orange is the hot new colour this year. I confess to being no fan of orange, but when I saw a piece of citrus glassware glowing beside a window, I admit it was captivating.

A wall might not captivate, unless it becomes the canvas for a mural, but what's on it certainly can. Pictures can be windows to spring, as can wall hangings, painted tiles, and decorative sprays. These options and more are available at Downtown home décor businesses. What's on your wall might be an accent or a focal point (see page 14), it might have a nature motif or be an abstract splash of colour, but when you change what's on your wall, it changes the whole room's personality.

Jo Fisher at Mrs. B's Drapery points out that window fashions can have a similar effect and that window décor is very personal. It's not about what's “in”, but about what you like. She used to be able to walk into a house and know when it was last redecorated by the colour and style of the window coverings, but no longer. Sheers are perennial classics and are wonderful for letting spring sunshine in, but many people now prefer blinds, which can let the light in or block it out depending on your needs. Fisher suggests that neutral-toned blinds are longer-lasting and lend themselves easier to variations in room décor.

The Focal Point is that

one element in a room that naturally draws the eye when you enter.

Scale & Proportion is

matching the room's size and shape with its furniture and accents so everything is in balance.

Colour & Details add

vibrancy, set the mood and enhance the look you are trying to create.

House Dressing boasts a zesty and down to earth array of accessories in this years favorite colour, orange.

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Bigger spring decorating projects might involve new furniture.

Downtown has a selection of furniture stores, each with its own styles, allowing every taste to be satisfied. The eclectic variety in Grande Prairie would do a larger centre proud. Several store owners regularly travel to international trade shows to ensure their stock is as fashionable as stores in Toronto and Montreal.

Jason Sawatzky of Bama Furniture says that home furnishings are increasingly seen as fashion and are a reflection of your personality. Showroom vignettes are designed to give customers ideas to use in their own homes, and to help them discover what suits their lifestyle and even the layout of their home. Large furniture needs a large room, and smaller-sized furniture is becoming easier to find as more people choose to live in smaller spaces such as condominiums.

Greys and whites are the new neutrals, but the earth tones, including blues and greens, have always been popular in Canada, perhaps because of our proximity to nature. As people become more urbanized, or more exposed to urban lifestyles through television and other media, bold colours are becoming more common.

A stroll through any Downtown furniture store underscores the fact that the days of everyone having almost identical furniture are long gone. It also shows that spring has sprung in the showrooms: in lamp designs, accent pillows, floral/plant motifs and in colour. At Midwest Furniture, Bob Stevenson notes that while colours and lighter tones are seeping back into furniture, textured fabrics are also regaining popularity. Browsing is the best way to discover what's available and what appeals to you.

The Perfect Picture

Allan McAleney, owner of Picture Perfect, is passionate about art. “What you have on your walls will define you a bit, and define your space a bit.” He explains the two ways to look at pictures. First, wall art can be transient. This is the case when you buy a picture to suit your décor, to match a colour scheme, or even to highlight a season. There is nothing wrong with this approach to purchasing art (usually prints), you just need to be aware that art bought this way often ends up in a garage sale when the décor changes.

Second, art can have an intrinsic value. These are the pictures that speak to you, the pieces that have staying power in your life simply because you love them. These pictures often become focal points and rooms are decorated around them. While McAleney will help customers purchase either transient or intrinsically-valued pieces, he finds a particular joy in helping customers find that piece of art that sparks a lifelong love. Love that transcends any season but always feels like spring.

The principles already mentioned can be used to apply some spring freshness to any room in the house, not just the shared spaces. Michael Gakan from The Bed Shoppe reminds us that the bedroom is a retreat and should encourage relaxation. Like in the living room, bedroom furniture has returned to light tones. White is also popular again, which lightens up the room by itself, and is easily accented with spring colours or nature motifs.

So spring decorating is all about light, bright and airy. Clean and declutter, use lighter and brighter accent colours, bring nature inside, and let in more sunlight and fresh air. Whether you want to spend a few dollars or a few thousand, add a few simple touches or overhaul a whole room, Downtown businesses have the expertise and products to help.

Discovering the bountiful choices in home décor in Grande Prairie's vibrant Downtown has helped me replace one Fword – fear – with another – fun. Now I'm eager to spruce up for spring.

Painting From Picture Perfect By Leslie Grindlay

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THE CENTRE RETURNS HOME

By Sarah Harwood

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he Centre for Creative Arts is a celebrated champion of visual art and fine craft in Grande Prairie. If you’ve ever wanted to try pottery, painting, sewing, knitting, photography, acting, drawing or sculpting, this is the place to go!

with plywood so we won’t have to search for studs to hang work anymore.” She also mentioned factors such as specialized lighting and electrical outlet locations that will “finally” improve efficiency and the ability to successfully showcase artwork in their building.

The Centre opened its doors in the old 1950s courthouse building downtown in 1992, adding a diverse cultural element to Grande Prairie's city centre. Since then, it has relocated three times to accommodate renovations in the original venue. On April 6th, The Centre was able to return home, and its executive director, Candace Hook, couldn’t be happier.

Another significant accomplishment is the addition of ramps and elevators to make the space wheelchair and walker accessible. This change is particularly beneficial for participants of The Centre’s Healing Arts Program Initiative (HAPI). HAPI offers art instruction, discussion, studio time, and exhibition opportunities for community members who face financial, personal, or physical barriers. Their exhibits have been shown at The Centre for two years, but many participants were unable to attend in the past because of accessibility issues in the old courthouse.

“It’s been a violation that people with physical limitations haven’t been able to attend the shows with everyone else,” Candace admits.

“We’re looking forward to welcoming them to all the events.”

“It’s been really exciting!” she beams. “Everything about this space disappears to allow the art to be the feature, and for the first time in three years we can offer our full range of programs.” The renovated building includes a gorgeous 800 square foot gallery, a gift shop featuring local art and fine crafts, modernized openconcept studios, enhanced ventilation, The Centre’s grand and updated computopening is targeted for The Centre for Creative Arts shows off their new look in the old courthouse building. ers. Main goals were June. They are hoping to make the new facilto present live demity as healthy, accessible, and functional as possible. Enhanc- onstrations throughout the building to showcase the stunning ing workflow was a key part of the project, and Candace antici- new facility and their incredible range of programs. Plans for the pates students will be particularly impressed with the improved future include adding a sprung-wood dance floor where staff functionality of the space. hope to offer belly dancing, salsa, yoga, and general wellness classes. Acting and magic classes will share this space as well.

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DOWNTOWN ADVERTISERS

STREET MAP & DIRECTORY OF DOWNTOWN GRANDE PRAIRIE ADVERTISERS

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Al's News

10028 100 Avenue

17. imageDESIGN 10017A 100 Avenue

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Bama Furniture/The Bed Shoppe 9917 100 Ave./10102 100 Ave.

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18. Immigrant Settlement Services 9924 100 Avenue

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Celebrations & All Things Bridal 9906 100 Avenue

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19. Laurel’s Peace Country Preserves 10023 100 Avenue

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Clique Interiors 10017 101 Avenue

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20. Menzies Printers 9917A 97 Avenue

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Crouses Cleaners 10007 98 Ave.

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21. Midwest Furniture Rentals 10012 100 Avenue

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Curry’s Jewellers 10019 100 Avenue

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22. Milano For Men 10030 100 Avenue

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Custom Communications & Security 10001 100 Avenue

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23. Night Alert Security 304, 9804 100 Avenue

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DansConnection Dance Studio 9829 97 Avenue

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24. NNTK No Need to Knock 10026 100 Avenue

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25. Picture Perfect 9934 100 Avenue

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Eternity Fine Jewellery & Heirlooms 9918 100 Avenue

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26. Powder Room, The 9907 100 Avenue

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10. Fashionista / Just Beachy 9907 100 Avenue 11. Forbes & Friends 9918A 100 Avenue 12. GP Dancer's Academy 9913 100 Avenue 13. Grande Prairie Farmers Market 10032 101 Street f.

Grande Prairie Public Library 9839 103 Avenue

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Prairie Art Gallery, The #103 9856 97 Avenue

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Magazines on every subject and interest, newspapers and magazines from around the world or right next door and 1000's of paperback novels can be found on these historic shelves.

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ORLY Nail Polish with Gripper Cap Refresh, renew, redecorate with unique, handcrafted clay vases in Spring's favorite neutral white. Add a splash of color with art prints to compliment every dĂŠcor.

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Rever sible Sectional

With its gorgeous fabric upholstery, matching throw pillows, and polished wood frame, this sectional boasts the perfect mix of comfort and sleek contemporary design. Comfortably seating five, it is perfect for entertaining or relaxing with friends and family. Make it part of your home today!

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Discover The Possibilities at Your Librar y

Your home decor inspiration is waiting at the Grande Prairie Public Library. Your membership allows you to access magazines, programs, books and online tools that will take your design ideas to the next level.

Adult membership $7.50 Family Membership $15 Available at the Grande Prairie Public Library.

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Increasing variety of Fruits & Passion products arriving.

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Comfor ter and Duvet Cleaning

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Swimsuits starting at $59 - Available at Just Beachy.

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Frogalicious Funky Back Tanks

These limited edition tanks add flare to any workout wardrobe. Detailed with a contrasting back panel that highlights the middle of your back while still allowing you to wear a regular bra, the style is fresh, funky and fabulous.

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'Donald' Leather Reclining Sofa

The Donald reclining sofa has newly designed seating for plush comfort, skillfully tailored in genuine cowhide leather. Made in Canada. $1699 - Available at Bama Furniture.

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GET YOUR GROOVE ON! Dancing has come a long way since our ancestors first stomped out a beat around a campfire. But like storytelling, it is still a compelling and creative way to express ourselves.

Written by Karen Bass Photography by Ramsay & Winsor Photography

I

n the last few years, dance has surged in popularity to a degree unknown in our culture since Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers twirled their way into our hearts. (Please say you know who they are; I'm not that old.) Shows such as So You Think You Can Dance Canada have introduced new generations to the grace, exuberance and sometimes sheer athleticism of dance.

that she loves teaching. Nine instructors offer classes for dancers as young as three years old, and have boys in all disciplines, not just hip hop. Viegas emphasizes that “dancing gives you life skills,” including confidence, self-esteem and self-discipline.

The Academy has competitive dancers, but most of the 300 students are recreational. The adult classes in jazz and ballroom, are particularly focused on fun and often have waiting lists.

Most of us can't compete at that level, but we can learn to trip Entering DansConnection Dance Studio, with its vibrantly paintthe light fantastic. The array of lessons offered in downtown ed walls, is like stepping into spring. Owners Lorraine Stapleton Grande Prairie rivals that of a larger centre. and Shelly Haakstad are committed to having Ballet, jazz, tap, hip hop, lyrical, modern, mufun, and sharing their knowledge and skills. sical theatre, social dance, ballroom, even Situated east of Menzies, DansConnection Latin dancing lessons are available. Flamenrecently opened another studio and offers in"The array of co, anyone? Whatever your age, there are lesstruction from a parent-tot class for two year sons available and fun to be had. olds up to adult classes. Acro dance, comlessons of fered bining acrobatics and dance, is new to their in downtown As with many activities, the proper equiprepertoire. A boys-only hip hop class will start ment is needed before getting started. Centhis fall. Stapleton confides, “Students say, Grande Prairie trally located in downtown, Ready Set Dance 'Why do I have to go to school? Why can't I rivals that of a has been supplying Grande Prairie and area just dance the whole day?'” She's quick to endancers with dancewear since 2005. With courage her students to excel at school, but larger centre" 30 years of dance experience, owners Lynn her eyes light up with this confirmation that McMurchy and Sheena LeBlanc are customher passion for dance is spreading. er-focused, staying open late every night to accommodate dancers' schedules. Their Tucked in behind FourWord, the not-for-profit trained staff will properly outfit dancers with all they need, in- school, NOW Dance (standing for “no opportunities wasted”) cluding those all-important shoes. offers classes in ballet, jazz, tap, hip hop, lyrical, modern, and musical theatre for all ages and skill levels. Artistic Director, Dance instructors in Downtown can rattle off more credentials Chantelle Lomness-Seely, is committed to making the mission than John Wayne's magically-refilling revolver fires bullets. RAD, statement, to promote exceptional achievement in all areas of ARAD, RTS, TTP, AISTD, CDTA, MMBO, ADAPT. What's important dance, a reality for all NOW's students. She is excited that their is that they are all passionate about dance and want to spark summer program will feature Jayme Rae Dailey from television's that passion in others.

“So You Think You Can Dance Canada” as an instructor.

With twenty-one years of experience, Nancy-Marie Viegas, owner of The Dancer's Academy (beside Bama Furniture) confirms

All three dance studios offer various summer programs, some introductory and some intensive.

Clockwise from top left: A group practices their routine at G.P. Dancer Academy; Flamboyant Latin dance; DansConnection's future ballerinas; Dancing isn't just for kids! Ballroom dancing is a popular passtime for adults; Anticipating the upcoming recital, Now Dance students practice with a dress rehersal.

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Upcoming Recitals

Each year, Downtown dance studios hold recitals so family, friends and the general public can enjoy the accomplishments of their dancers. All performances are held on the Douglas J. Cardinal stage at Grande Prairie Regional College.

Regional Bellydancing Night MAY 8

DansConnection MAY 20, 21 & 22

NOW Dance JUNE 4 & 5

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The Centre for Creative Arts often offers recreational classes. As of April the Centre is back in its old courthouse location on the corner of 101 Avenue and 99 Street, and the renovated facility includes a large instructional space suitable for dance. Come fall, children and adults will discover the joys of Spanish dance, and couples will turn up the heat with Latin dance moves. Belly dancing lessons are also planned – a fantastic combination of fun and exercise.

Over at the Golden Age Centre on Tuesday nights from September through April, the Peace Country Western Dance Club is teaching students to heat up the dance floor.

Students aged 12 to 60 take the six-week introductory class, then move to intermediate levels to learn the waltz, east and west coast swings, cha-cha, nightclub two-step and triple two-step.

Yes, dance inspires discipline and self-esteem. Yes, dance is good exercise (and is eligible for parents to claim the Children's Fitness Tax Credit for their children younger than sixteen years). But mostly, dance is fun, and inspires a passion that can last for years - a passion exemplified by the instructors in Grande Prairie's downtown dance studios.

Go Greek!

Dancing isn't only exercise and artistry, it's also entertainment. Inject some fun into your Friday or Saturday night by joining the folks at Acropolis Restaurant on 101 Avenue. The Greek restaurant's taverna atmosphere ramps up at eight o'clock when Oksana Temeer swirls into the spotlight and captivates customers with her belly dancing. Sometimes she gets an adventurous soul to join her. Give it a whirl.

Ballet Jazz Hip Hop Modern Tap National Lyrical Ballroom

Ages 3 to Adult Register now for Summer and Fall Programs 780-539-7989

Over 20 years of teaching dance in Grande Prairie

9913-100 Avenue www.gpdancersacademy.com

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Personal, family, maternity, baby, engagement, wedding, pets, sports & corporate photography.

School & graduation portrait packages available.

PERSONALIZED PORTRAITS

Customized packages & proofs ready the next day.

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

Come And See The New Snapshot!

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

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DansConnection Dance Studio

SNAPSHOT studio & photo

Upcoming Classes Spring Fling May 31st - June 25th

Summer Dance Day Camp July 2010 Pre School Programs Ages 3 - 6

Now Accepting Fall Registration Classes for all ages & skill levels

• Ballet • Tap • Jazz • Hip Hop • Modern • Lyrical • Flamenco • Musical Theatre • Acro • Latin Ballroom for Couples

dansconnection.com 780-539-4370

9829 97 Ave, Grande Prairie

DIRECTORY DOWNTOWN BUSINESSES

@ Your Finger Tips & Toes 9728 Montrose Ave. #17 101 Executive Place 10006 101 Ave. A & A New & Used 10119 100 Ave. Abbott-Brown Appraisals 9804 100 Ave. #227 Aberdeen Centre 9728 Montrose Ave. #204-23 Access Physiotherapy 10027 101 Ave. #101 Access Dental Clinic 9803 101 Ave. #11 Acropolis Greek Restaurant 10011 101 Ave. Advantage Plus Massage 9804 100 Ave. #315 Affordable Elegance 9923 100 Ave. After Hours Boutique 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 Trophy 9912 100 Ave. Alberta Vein & Vascular 9Flr. 9909 102 St. Alberta Western Heritage 9804 100 Ave. #208 All The Rage 9924B 100 Ave. Allnorth Consultants Ltd. 9840 97 Ave. #108 Always Envied Pet Salon & Express Wash 10011 102 St. Always Hair 9728 Montrose Ave. #302 Angels & Teddy Bears 10119 100 Ave. Anime Hypercubed 10026A 100 Ave. Anodyne Chiropractic & Sports Therapy 9814 97 St. #105 ARC Resources 10Flr. 9909 102 St. Ashley Learning Resources 10009B 100 Ave. ATCO Electric 9717 97 Ave. Aurora Counselling & Assessment 11Flr. 9909 102 St. Avco Financial Services 9845 99 Ave. #9 Avenue Crafts & Gifts 10012 100 Ave. Aztec Engineering Inc. 12Flr. 9909 102 St. B.J.'s Q Club & Sports Lounge 10013 97 Ave.

780-933-5967

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Babies' Best Start 10105 97 Ave. Balanced Bookkeeping Solutions 9840 97 Ave. #103 Bama Furniture 9917 100 Ave. Bar One 9805 100 St. Bargain Hunter Publishing Ltd. 9804 100 Ave. #100 Basement Sports Bar & Hangout, The 10015 100 Ave. Baytex Energy 10135 101 Ave. Mn flr.

BDO Dunwoody 9805 97 St. #200 Beal, A. (Stefura, Greber, Beal) 10126 97 Ave. #102 Bed Shoppe, The 10102 100 Ave. Behaviour Outreach 9728 Montrose Ave. #405-6 Beresh, DePoe, & Cunningham 10009 101 Ave. #200 Better Than Fred's 9903 101 St. Big Brothers & Big Sisters 10001 100 Ave. #104 Big Country XX Radio 9817 101 Ave. #202 Binary Solutions Ltd. 10104 101 Ave. #304 Black Gold Accounting & Tax Services Ltd. 9804 100 100 Ave. #231 Blondi's 10018 101 Ave. Body Balance 9728 Montrose Ave. #403 Braids & Beauty Salon 10109B 100 Ave. Breakers 9734 100 Ave. Burden Bearers Counselling 10005 97A St. 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. C.U.P.E. 10126 97 Ave. #204 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. Canadian Mental Health (Willow Place) 9713 100 Ave. Canadian Red Cross 9712B 99 Ave. Canterra Management/Tiger Homes Ltd. 9804 100 Ave. #303

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Canwell Enviro Industries 9804 100 Ave. #228 780-513-1228 Care'N Spa & Salon 10134C 100 Ave. 780-539-7270 Carter, Darryl & Co. 10134 97 Ave. #103 780-882-7296 Carter, Lock & Horrigan 9803 101 Ave. #200 780-532-8350 CarVer Property Mgmt 10006 101 Ave. #207 780-539-3414 Cash Canada Pawn 10013 100 Ave. 780-532-9438 Catholic Education Centre 9902 101 St. 780-532-3013 Celebrations & All Things Bridal 9906 100 Ave. 780-532-4515 CenterDrive Graphic & Web Corp.

9925 100 Ave. 780-539-4996 Central Barber Shop 10002 100 Ave. 780-532-5626 Centre 100 Holdings 9924 100 Ave. 780-532-2110 Centre for Creative Arts 9910 99 Ave. (temp location) 780-814-6080 Centre for Creative Arts 9904 101 Ave. (see temp location) 780-814-6080 Century Services 9728 Montrose Ave. #204-1B 780-532-2883 CEP Union 9728 Montrose Ave. #310-4 780-567-3721 Champs Sports Lounge 9929 101 Ave. 780-532-5243 Chiropractic Wellness Centre 10014 99 St. 780-532-2570 City Centre Place 9907 100 Ave. 780-539-5771 City of Grande Prairie 10205 98 St. (P.O. Bag 4000) 780-538-0300 Claude's Watch Repair 9924 100 Ave. #203 780-532-3776 Clearpath Tax Consultant Inc. 9804 100 Ave. #101 780-539-9986 Clique Interiors 10017 101 Ave. #202 780-539-1841 CNIB 9919 99 Ave. #105 780-539-4719 Colorbox, The 9904 101 Ave. 780-933-9339 Community Action on Crime Prevention 10205 98 St. (RCMP Bldg.)

780-882-7813 Community Futures of Grande Prairie & Region 9817 101 Ave. #104 780-814-5340 Competitive Edge Business Solutions Inc. 10Flr. 9909 102 St. 780-532-0953 Complete Rehab & Wellness Services 9815 97 St. #101 780-532-4921 Computer Guy, The 9931A 100 Ave. 780-882-7272 Computerized Health Analysis Bio Feedback 9804 100 Ave. #320 780-532-9962 Concetto Interior Design 10101 100 Ave. 780-532-9050 Cooperators Square 9804 100 Ave. #200 780-532-4087 Corporate Express 10134A 100 Ave. 780-814-8222 Coyote Moon Hemp Co. 9931 100 Ave. 780-832-4008

Creative Candy Bouquet 10122 100 Ave. 780-532-2026 Creative Kids Preschool 9904 101 Ave. 780-814-6083 Crouse's Cleaners 10007 98 Ave. 780-532-7610 Crystal Centre 10017 99 Ave. 780-538-0387 Crystal Garden's Concession 10017 99 Ave. 780-539-4009 Curry's Jewellers 10019 100 Ave. 780-532-2160 Curves for Women 9725 98 Ave. #107 780-532-0922 Custom Communications & Security Inc. 10001 100 Ave. #104 780-538-2012 D & S Counselling 9805 97 St. #204 780-539-1361 D. Light Bookkeeping 9728 Montrose Ave. 780-882-8943 D. R. Sales Woodworking 9807 97 Ave. 780-539-5003 D'vine Cafe 9804 100 Ave. #103 780-512-9151 Dancer's Academy, The 9913 100 Ave. 780-539-7989 Dansar Massage Therapy 9728 Montrose Ave. #300-4 780-512-3620 Dark Flavour Board Shop 10027A 100 Ave. 780-513-5907 Davis, Trevor, C.A. 9824 97 Ave. #109 780-814-7474 Delecruz Law Office 10132 100 Ave. 780-830-0701 Dennis Homeniuk Cooperators Ins. 9804 100 Ave. #102 780-532-5110 Denny's Restaurant 9805 100 St. 780-513-0103 Dental Wellness Clinic 10126 97 Ave. #101 780-532-5234 Designs & Signs 9808 100 Ave. 780-539-6061 Diabetes Regional Wellness & Prevention Program 10320 99 St. 780-513-8197 Diabetic Nephropathy & Prevention Clinic 10320 99 St. 1st Flr 780-513-7500 Dial A Cab 10001 101 Ave. #207 780-532-1111 digital-blues.com 10001 100 Ave. #102 780-538-1667 Discovery Financial Group 9814 97 St. #103 780-513-8323 DKF Counselling & Psychological 11Flr. 9909 102 St. 780-539-9884 Dog's Billiards Sales & Service, The 10015 100 Ave. 780-538-4997 Dog's Diner & Billiards Club 10015 100 Ave. 780-538-0661 Don's Dining 9840 97 Ave. #106 780-513-2888 Donna's Ventures 10027 101 Ave. #101 780-532-7207 Dr. Adam-Hessel, J. 10031 100 Ave. 780-532-5520 Dr. Afridi 9Flr. 9909 102 St. 780-814-5225 Dr. Anozie, A. 9805 97 St. #202 780-513-9700 Dr. Aylward, D. 10134 97 Ave. #207 780-882-7797 Dr. Bartie (Gr.Pr. Walk-In Clinic) 9814 97 St. #102 780-539-4770 Dr. Beekman 9Flr. 9909 102 St. 780-539-4545 Dr. Block, E. W. 9728 Montrose Ave. #312 780-538-0100 Dr. Bozdech Eye Clinic 9815 97 St. #103 780-832-9100 Dr. Brown, F. 9925 100 Ave. #201 780-539-5307 Dr. Campbell, G. 12Flr. 9909 102 St. 780-539-3022 Dr. Cheshire, Brian 10014 99 St. #102 780-532-2570 Dr. Cheshire, Louise 10014 99 St. #102 780-532-2570

Dr. Cooper, T. J. 9728 Montrose Ave. #208 Dr. Delacruz, Christa 9719 98 Ave. #210 Dr. Delacruz, Mel 9719 98 Ave. #210 Dr. Denkema 9Flr. 9909 102 St. Dr. duPlessis, N. 9725 98 Ave. #102 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, 9803 101 Ave. #102 Dr. Hessel, Brett 10031 100 Ave. Dr. Hickerty, E. (Smiles-4-U) 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 Dr. Libsekal, K. 12Flr. 9909 102 St. Dr. Lindsay, P. 10104 97 Ave. #101 Dr. Lung 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.(Dental Wellness) 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. Nonkovic, P. 9803 101 Ave. #100 Dr. Nordstrom, S. 9803 101 Ave. #100 Dr. Odaibo, F. 9840 97 Ave. #107 Dr. Park, C. (Smiles-4-U) 10014 99 St. #103 Dr. Paterson, C. 9905 101 Ave. Mn Flr Dr. Paterson, M. 12Flr. 9909 102 St. Dr. Piepgrass, B. 10104 97 Ave. #101 Dr. Piepgrass, W. (Smiles 4 U) 10014 99 St. #103 Dr. Pieterse 9Flr. 9909 102 St. Dr. Pillay, P. 9814 97 St. #205 Dr. Poznikoff 9845 99 Ave. #35B Dr. Quitral, M. 10309 98 St. Dr. Sendziak, J. C. 9728 Montrose Ave. #101 Dr. Senekal, D. 10104 97 Ave. #201 Dr. Shalagan, W. R. 10134 97 Ave. #104

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Dr. Shaw 9Flr. 9909 102 St. Dr. St. Germaine 9Flr. 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. Vos, E. P. 9814 97 St. #104 Dr. Welsh, E. L. 10309 98 St. Dr. Wessels 9Flr. 9909 102 St. Dukes Country Club 9929 101 Ave. Dundee Private Investors Inc. MnFlr. 9909 102 St. 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 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. ES Williams & Assoc. Inc. 3Flr. 9909 102 St. Escapes Travel & Spa 10134C 100 Ave.

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Esquires Coffeehouse (Montrose Centre) 9839 103 Ave. Eternity Fine Jewellery & Heirlooms 9918 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. #104B Expression's In Bloom 9926 100 Ave. F.A.C.T. Services 10135 101 Ave. #203 Farmers Market Assoc.

10032 101 Ave. Fas Gas Prairie Service 9702 100 St. Fashionista 9907 100 Ave. #5 Field, Field, & Field 9835 101 Ave. #100 Flemming, DePoe, Banks & Gubbins 9805 97 St. #203 Fletcher, Mudryk, & Co. 9835 101 Ave. #400 Forbes & Friends 9918A 100 Ave. Four (4) Word Inc. 10001 100 Ave. Four Winds 11Flr. 9909 102 St. Fragz Inc. 9916A 100 Ave. Fuller, John K. Prof. Corp.

9835 101 Ave. #302 G.E. Capital Solutions.

9Flr. 9909 102 St. G.P. Fire Extinguisher 9835 97 Ave.

Sizzling Summer Sidewalk Sale

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G.P. Home Builders Assoc.

3Flr. 9909 102 St. 780-538-4494 G.P. Promotional Products Ltd. 10109A 100 Ave. 780-538-1306 G.P. Shorinryu Karate Club 10130 101 Ave. 780-538-4327 G.P. Voice for Life 9824 97 Ave. #104 780-538-3344 Garth Muench Financial Services 10134 97 Ave. #203 780-538-2554 Generations Insurance 9919 99 Ave. #101 780-532-2846 GG's Studio 10135 101 Ave. #103 780-402-7773 Golden Cabs G.P. Ltd. 10001 101 Ave. #205 780-539-9949 Golden Star Restaurant 10112 101 Ave. 780-532-7546 Goodwill Industries of AB - Office 9845 99 Ave. #6 780-402-6348 Goodwill Industries of AB - Store 9845 99 Ave. 780-402-6398 Gov't of Alberta - Children's Services 10014 99 St. 780-538-5529 Gov't of Alberta - Employment 10014 99 St. 780-538-5628 Grande Prairie & District Grief Support Assoc.

9804 100 Ave. #216 780-539-5432 Grande Prairie Animal Hospital 10126 100 Ave. 780-532-4638 Grande Prairie Boxing Assoc.

9820 100 Ave. 780-830-3440 Grande Prairie Catholic School District #28 9902 101 St. 780-532-3013 Grande Prairie Curling Club 10127 99 Ave. 780-532-7221 Grande Prairie Denture Clinic 10017 101 Ave. 780-532-8141 Grande Prairie Friendship Centre 10105 97 Ave. 780-532-5722 Grande Prairie Live Theatre 10130 98 Ave. 780-538-1616

100th Avenue from 99th Street to 101 Street will be closed to traďŹƒc for Radio Controlled Car Races Bouncies for the Kids Live Music Great Bargains

Downtown Grande Prairie Saturday, June 12th

Food & Fun!

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REMEMBERING THE YORK'S CHARM

By Mary Nutting, South Peace Regional Archives

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otel York opened November 8, 1948, and was described by the Grande Prairie Herald as "the newest and probably the finest hotel north of Edmonton". "Upstairs there are 23 rooms, all with running water, many with a private bath. All rooms have wall-to-wall carpets and hallways are carpeted.

Each room is individually furnished in soft, harmonizing colours, with natural colour furniture as a background.

All rooms have been wired for telephone, but are not as yet connected due to inability to obtain a switchboard at present." The services in the hotel included the York Café (a lunch counter and soda fountain), a newsstand, a dining room, two beverage rooms, and downstairs a state-ofthe-art laundry, boiler room and banquet room.

For much of its lifespan, the activity at the York Hotel, at least in its tavern and restaurant and including furnishings and décor, was strictly regulated by the ALCB. In 1948, beer was sold in 8 oz. glasses, to the "tide-line", at 10 cents a glass. The price of beer did not rise until 1965, when it was 15 cents for a 7.25 oz. glass. In 1970, the price rose to 20 cents for a 7.25 oz. glass. At last, in 1977, the ALCB removed controls on the size of serve and price per ounce, allowing licensees to serve beer in pitchers and the market to determine the price.

"Ladies and Escorts" and soon after, the Pioneer Lounge & Dining Room opened.

In 1964, musical entertainment began to be allowed in beverage rooms, and a bandstand was built in the Tavern. Country and western bands became a staple of the York Tavern, and although silence was at first required, within a year the patrons were often singing along with the band.

In 1968, the York's banquet room, which was a meeting place for many local organizations such as the JayCees, Rotarians, Kinsmen, the 54 Club, and Associated Canadian Travelers, was renovated and became the York Cabaret. This was followed in 1976 with “Dancing Allowed” and the new dance floor in the York Tavern was instantly popular.

When the ALCB revoked all cabaret licenses in 1981, the York opened Homesteaders as a quiet bar.

Just a bit of history for the now-doomed, but once great Hotel York.

The Interior of the York Hotel in the 1950s. Photo by Sprucewood Paquin’s Studios.

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