Dear Chamber Friend, 
 
Thank you for supporting the Grande Prairie & District Chamber of Commerce!  This bi-monthly email is sent to hundreds of members and friends of the Chamber, highlighting some of the sales, specials, accomplishments and events of our membership, and shared on social media.  
 
If you are a  Chamber  member and you'd like to 'connect' with  fellow  members and the community, please email your advertisement (with up to 2 .pdf, .jpg, or .png images) to [email protected]  at least 2 days prior  to our issue dates of the 1st and 15th of the month.

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Leah Fujarczuk, Membership Sales & Services Manager [email protected] 780-532-5340
Downtown Rehabilitation and Streetscapes Project

Phase 1 and 2 Update (101 Street/101 Avenue)

Construction Details and Schedule
  • The intersection of 101 Street and 102 Avenue is scheduled to re-open to through traffic and pedestrian traffic next week pending the completion of road paving activities. The contractor has indicated road paving along 101 Street and 102 Avenue is weather dependant.
  • Paving stones continue to be installed on sidewalks and parking lanes along 101 Street between 99 Avenue and 100 Avenue.
  • Crews plan to install concrete headers, soil cell structures, irrigation lines, and secondary electrical on 101 Avenue between 100 Street and 101 Street next week.
  • Underground work west of 102 Street (adjacent to Eastlink Telecommunications and the Golden Age Centre) is scheduled to begin in just over one week.
  • Underground work on 101 Avenue between 102 Street and 101 Street continues with the installation of storm, sanitary, and water lines.

Traffic Accommodation

New in Traffic:
  • Northbound and southbound traffic on 102 Street between 100 Avenue and 102 Avenue is reduced to one lane travelling each way to accommodate underground infrastructure installation.
  • 100 Avenue at the intersection of 101 Street is reduced to one lane westbound to accommodate east-to-west pedestrian movements. Traffic and pedestrian signal times have been adjusted to facilitate efficient movement for both vehicles and pedestrians.
Continued Closures:
  • 101 Street is closed to vehicle traffic and parking between 99 Avenue and 102 Avenue excluding the intersection of 100 Avenue.
  • 101 Avenue is closed to vehicle traffic and parking between 102 Street and 100 Street.
Pedestrian Access
  • 101 Avenue between 101 Street and 100 Street is open to pedestrians on both the north and south side.
  • 101 Avenue between 102 Street and 101 Street is closed to pedestrians.
  • 101 Street between 100 Avenue and 102 Avenue is closed to pedestrians.
  • Pedestrians moving east-to-west across 101 Street at 100 Avenue are encouraged to use the north side of the intersection. Vehicle traffic has been reduced to one lane at this intersection to allow adequate space for safe pedestrian movements.

Parking Reminder

Use this handy parking map to help plan your downtown adventures!   
 
 
For More Information
All downtown businesses remain open during construction.
 
Visit  Cityofgp.com/ourdowntown for more information on the project and to sign up for our weekly updates.

For inquiries please contact  [email protected] or 780-538-0417.
















The Grande Prairie Storm are having an Alumni Hockey game featuring many of the players from previous years including Pittsburgh Penguins Stanley Cup winner Carter Rowney! This will take place on August 18th  at 7:30pm to kick start our Golf Scramble Fundraising Event which takes place on August 19th  at the Dunes Golf and Winter Club.
(Carter Rowney will be there as well!)
 
Registration is at 10:30am Dunes Masters Lounge
Shot Gun Start at 12:00pm
Price: $175 per golfer or Team of 4 Golfers @ $700 ($150 per Alumni)
Dinner and Silent Auction to follow
For more information or to register please contact Stephanie Carter at (780) 533-2205 or email: [email protected]
 
peace power


NEW SOLAR INSTALL PROGRAM - BIG REBATES AVAILABLE!
 
Peace Power is excited to announce our brand new solar install program.
 
What's more, there's never been a better time to install a solar system considering the rebate program available through the government - get up to 30% of your package paid for!! 
 
Contact us today and we'll prepare a no-obligation, custom proposal for your home or business, complete with upfront costs and your breakeven point given your typical usage and the generating potential of your new solar system.
 
Financing is available, should you require it, and all installs are done by local licensed installers.
 
Contact us today for more information.
   
SAVE MONEY | SUPPORT ALBERTA | SEE THE DIFFERENCE
   
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Toll Free: 1-800-207-9410





Feeling creative?   
We are looking for Scarecrow Creators for our 10th Annual Scarecrow Festival! 
Contact Mona Grace at 780-978-5300 for further details.




Email [email protected] | Phone 780-532-5340 | Fax 780-532-2926