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.

 

• FREE advertising in Connections
• Event sponsorship and award opportunities
• Printed and online directory listings
• Member to Member Discounts and community Hot Deals
• FREE event listings, job postings and media releases

Downtown Rehabilitation and Streetscapes Project Update

Construction Details

Underground work on installation of water, storm and sanitary facilities continues along 101 St. from north of 100 Ave. to south of 103 Ave.



Surface work commenced on 101 St. between 99 Ave. and 100 Ave. began on Monday, June 12. This work consists of streetscape and sidewalk work including conduit, paving stone, trees and irrigation line installations. Work starts on the west sidewalk and once complete moves to the east side.



Surface removals in preparation for underground work on 101 Ave. between 100 St. and 101 St. commences Thursday, June 15.

Traffic Accommodation

101 St. from north of 100 Ave. to south of 103 Ave. is currently closed to vehicle and pedestrian traffic.

Local traffic is currently permitted on 101 Ave. and 102 Ave. 

Effective Monday, June 12, an additional road closure takes place on 101 St. between 99 Ave. and 100 Ave.

Effective Thursday, June 15, 101 Ave. between 100 St. and 101 St. is closing completely to vehicular traffic and parking. 

Pedestrian Access

Pedestrian access is being maintained along the west side of 101 St. from 100 Ave. to 103 Ave.  

Pedestrian crossings are scheduled to be available at 101 Ave. and potentially 102 Ave. They may be temporarily closed periodically throughout this time to accommodate construction work.

As surface work recommences on 101 St. between 99 Ave. and 100 Ave., pedestrian access remains available on the east side as work is completed on the west side.

With the 101 Ave. closure, pedestrians will be permitted on both sides of the road between 100 St. and 101 St. The north sidewalk may be closed at locations along 101 Ave, however the contractor will install detours or alternative accesses/walkways. 

For More Information

Visit cityofgp.com/ourdowntown for more details on the project and to sign up to receive weekly e-newsletter updates on the project.

All downtown businesses remain open during construction.

Join South Peace Regional Archives on Tuesday July 4 for a guided walk through the Grande Prairie Cemetery and discover the rich and interesting history of Grande Prairie and area through the lives and stories of its people.  Our tour will highlight the lives of those who served in the two world wars.

 

Grande Prairie Cemetery (84 Avenue and 112 Street)

Tuesday, July 4 at 7:00 PM

 

Call the Archives at 780-830-5105 to register
(limit of 25 participants)

 

Please note that this will be the same tour that was given last summer.

Summer Savings Event! Receive $100.00 rebate with the purchase of 3 Silhouette or Pirouette shadings! Call JH Interiors 780-882-8698 for your additional Member savings!

Are you planning to hire new employees?

Consider the Workplace Training Program!

 

The Workplace Training Program (WT) provides individual-focused training or work experience to enable individuals to find and maintain employment. WT offers two options: On-the-Job Training (OJT) or Paid Work Experience (PWE).

Employers will receive:

 For more detailed information on how to access Workplace Training, contact:

DeLana Byrd

Workplace Training Consultant

780-539-5477

[email protected] 

#105, 9840 - 97th Avenue

Grande Prairie, AB T8V 7K2

 

Workplace Training Program contracted services delivered by Carlson & Company Inc.

The province of Alberta is working in partnership with the Government of Canada to provide employment support programs and service.
  

Contact Mona Grace at 780-978-5300 for further details.

FINANCING FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY UPGRADES
AVAILABLE SOON!

 

Peace Power is excited to announce the development of a financing program for large scale energy efficiency upgrades for commercial and industrial sites.

 

Available soon, Peace Power will be offering various financing programs to commercial and industrial businesses such that they can receive retrofit upgrades today, and pay them back over time as part of their regular power and gas bill.

 

Contact us today for more information, and to be put on our contact list for when this exciting new program is available!

   

SAVE MONEY | SUPPORT ALBERTA | SEE THE DIFFERENCE

www.peacepower.ca   

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[email protected] 

Toll Free: 1-800-207-9410

The 18th Annual Cash & Camping Lottery

It's time to start planning for backyard BBQs, days at the lake, and camping weekends. This year we have 517 prizes to win so you can have some FUN IN THE SUN! Win trucks, RVs, ATVs, boats, camping/ backyard/ BBQ packages and more! Plus we've got lots of ways you can win CASH!

First Prize:

2017 Dodge RAM 3500 Laramie Crew Cab With Winner's Choice of Luxury RV's

2016 Jayco Seismic Wave 4112 Toy Hauler OR

2016 Starcraft Solstice 354 RESA 5th Wheel & an RV lot for one year

Retail Value: $210,714

 

Get your tickets at the Prize building in the Great Northern Casino parking lot, online at www.cashandcamping.com, or call 780-532-0506.
Tickets are $50 or 3 for $100.

Bonus draw tickets are $10 each, 3 for $25 or 5 for $40.

All proceeds support 12 non-profit groups and community projects in our region.

Find out more at their Chamber Business After 5 Mixer on June 29! 

Introducing an exciting new marketplace in the Town of Fairview! The Heart of the Peace Economic Development Committee is proud to be a part of this entertaining and unique event; it provides Fairview and area residents with the opportunity to discover new products and services straight from our entrepreneurs, purchase fresh local produce, handmade health and beauty products, vintage antiques, flea market bargains, rare parts and much more.  Sell your products online through Thinklocalmarket.com as part of these events.  This event takes place on July 8 and August 12, 2017 from 1-7 pm at the Fairview Fairplex Arena. Family entertainment such as bouncy castles, face painting and clowns will be there for your children's enjoyment! Music in the Park will also take place from 1:30-3:30 pm at Hemstock Park.

The second part of the project takes place on August 18 and offers an amazing opportunity for home businesses and other local entrepreneurs to participate in free of charge business workshops and access to advice from the best of Alberta's panel of experts from Community Futures Peace Country, Futurpreneur, and Business Link. A winning home business wanting to graduate into a store front and participate in a 2-month mentorship program will receive 2-months of rent-free store front in Fairview (conditions apply, MLM's are ineligible).

If you are a home-based business or entrepreneur and want to take part please fill out a registration form   HERE by JUNE 26 .

For more information, visit 

http://www.fairview.ca/announceme.../heart-of-the-peace-market

There are also plenty of opportunities to be an official sponsor of the new Heart of the Peace Market summer pilot project! If you'd be interested in sponsoring this one of a kind event,click HERE to access the sponsorship package.