Upcoming Event

Loss of a Spouse

Come together with other adults who have lost their spouse as you learn to navigate your grief journey together. These six sessions led by Kimberly Talmey RPC-C will help you learn to grieve in a healthy way.

The group will meet once a week on Wednesdays from 6:30-8:30 pm at Essential Cremations (10016 102 Ave). The first meeting is on Wednesday, April 5, 2023. The cost of the group is $120 plus tax. As this is a small group, space is limited. Please register below.

Register for Loss of a Spouse Grief Group

Enjoy an evening out and support the GP Stompede drivers by bidding in the WPCA Tarp Sale! There is a supper, the sale and musical entertainment. REGISTER HERE

Celebrate National Volunteer Week - April 16th to 22nd, 2023!

Every year National Volunteer Week (NVW) is celebrated across Canada to thank the 24 million volunteers who give their time in support of multitudes of causes and services and to recognize the valuable role of volunteer-supported non-profits, organizations and other initiatives.

This year NVW is the week of April 16th to 22nd.

The Grande Prairie Regional Association of Volunteer Organizations (VolunteerGP) is excited to continue celebrating volunteers and not-for-profit organizations in our community.

Ways to celebrate this year:

Celebration Packages

National Volunteer Week is the perfect time to celebrate your organization and Volunteers!

We invite member agencies to join the NVW festivities by picking up a Celebration Package.

Each Package includes a list of activities and suggestions organizations can use to celebrate!

Packages will be ready to pick up from our office (101, 10101 100 Ave, Grande Prairie, AB) starting April 3rd, 2023.

Groups are encouraged to share their NVW activities on their social media. Please, add @VolunteerGP and #NVW2023, so we can share your posts.

Special Tim Hortons Volunteers of the Week

Often overlooked throughout the year, the Association encourages nonprofit/charity Executive Directors to recognize their volunteer Board Members for a special week of NVW Tim Hortons Volunteers of the Week. Last year we acknowledged 59 Board Members in 7 days!!

This year your Board can be nominated as a group or each member individually!

Nominate your Board Members at https://www.volunteergrandeprairie.com/blog/nvw2023.

Local Businesses show your support for the Non-Profit Sector

Grande Prairie and area businesses, we encourage you to show your appreciation to volunteers and non-profits in the community and join the NVW fun April 16th to 22nd.

Ideas for your business to celebrate NVW:

• Host a Volunteer Appreciation Day

• Deliver Coffee/treats to your favourite Non-Profit

• Donate / Have a Fundraiser

• Give a shout-out on social media

Remember to tag @VolunteerGP and use the hashtag #NVW2023, and we will like & reshare your posts.

Thank you in advance for supporting our Sector.

Follow us on social media @VolunteerGP for updates!

Organizations let us know how you are celebrating National Volunteer Week! Share your events on our community calendar at https://www.volunteergrandeprairie.com/events-calendar/submit-an-event/ or email your plans to info@volunteergrandeprairie.com.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Grande Prairie Regional Association of Volunteer Organizations 101, 10101 100 Avenue Grande Prairie, Alberta, T8V 0V4 Telephone: 780-538-2727 Email: info@volunteergrandeprairie.com

The Clean Energy Improvement Program is coming to Grande Prairie

This spring, the City of Grande Prairie will begin offering residential property owners convenient, affordable financing through the Clean Energy Improvement Program for the installation of energy efficiency and renewable energy upgrades.

Homeowners will be searching the Qualified Contractors Directory for businesses specializing in the installation of upgrades to residential: 

• Heating, ventilation and air conditioning
• Windows, doors, insulation and air sealing
• Water heating
• Lighting 
• Solar PV and electrical

As well as Energy Advisors to conduct pre- and post-project EnerGuide home evaluations.

If you are not yet listed as a Qualified Contractor, now is the time to get on board. You will gain exclusive eligibility to provide Clean Energy Improvement Program installations and services in Grande Prairie and other participating municipalities.

Learn more at an upcoming information session

Whether you want to become a Qualified Contractor or you just want to brush up on your knowledge of the program, please join us for an upcoming workshop to learn more about the City of Grande Prairie’s program, understand the role of contractors in the program, and get the most recent information to share with your customers.

In-person Breakfast Session 

Date: Thursday, Mar. 30, 2023 

Time: 7:30-9:15 a.m. 

Where: Grande Ballroom at the Pomeroy Hotel & Conference Centre Grande Prairie (map) 

Enjoy a free breakfast buffet, CEIP contractor presentation, and Q&A hosted by the City of Grande Prairie and Alberta Municipalities. 

RSVP by email  

Webinar Session 

Date: Friday, Apr. 21, 2023 

Time: 11 a.m.- Noon 

Where: Online 

Tune in for a free webinar with Q&A hosted by Alberta Municipalities. 

RSVP on Eventbrite 

Try Something Different For Different Results!

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I COMPLETELY TRANSFORMED myself physically, emotionally, mentally, intuitively and spiritually in only a matter of months - once I decided I no longer wanted to be overweight, depressed, ill tempered and in pain.

Free your energy and end your pain by giving your body what it needs to heal for unbelievable results!

You CAN create your own unbelievable transformation, but only if you truly want it and continually put the necessary effort in.

You don't have to be perfect by any means or go all out. Positive daily action and mindset will take you far regardless of how big the steps.

Find out how to bring about complete transformation on all levels during your Mind Body Spirit Reconnection Session!

You will receive -

• Tools, tips, strategies and knowledge on detox, nutrition, exercise, emotional coaching, self care and neural reprogramming for creating the changes you want to see, ending your pain and to help you transform your life on all levels

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No matter what your healing ambitions, you are not alone! I'm here as your guiding light shining your way to victory!

I'm excited to help you with your total transformation and healing journey!

Have you renewed or signed up for the Grande Prairie Pride Society's 2023 "Friends of Pride" membership yet? 

Click this link to learn more & sign-up: https://forms.gle/psmVyAfEP4U9JHVQ9

Benefits of Friends of Pride Include:

1. Supporting GP Pride Society efforts year-round, including partnerships with local agencies.
2. Early access to ticketed Pride events, including the 2023 Party in White. 
3. Access to Pride merchandise.
4. Friends of Pride decal and digital logo to display.
5. Recognition in a Social Media Post on the Grande Prairie Pride Society’s Facebook Page.
6. Recognition on Grande Prairie Pride Society's website.

Term of Membership: 

Your "Friends of Pride" Membership will be valid until December 31, 2023

We hope you'll join us!

Info for our upcoming special for Grads. 

These are quick in studio sessions that include your favorite image printed in 1-8x10, 1-5x7, and social media file. Sessions booked on our special dates will also include a $25 print credit. 

780 978-7875

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NEVADA BOB'S GOLF - GRANDE PRAIRIE

LOYALTY REWARDED

Purchase three dozen and get one free*.

Time to stock up for the golf season. Stop in-store or give us a call at 780-513-2554.

Offer available from March 15 to April 15, 2023. While supplies last. Limit of 1 free dozen per customer.

*Some conditions apply. See in-store for details.

https://nevadabobsgp.com/

Reserve your seats for our Easter Brunch on Sunday April 9, 2023

2 SEATINGS: 11:00 am and 1:00 pm

COST:Adults: $27.95 - 12 and under: $16.95 - 5 and under: Free

MENU

Crepes (Strawberry and Chocolate Yogurt)

Pancakes (Raspberry or White Chocolate)

Cinnamon Rolls

Cowboy Benedict

Scrambled Eggs

Hash Browns

Assorted Fresh Fruit

Assorted Pastries

Bacon

Sausage

Roasted Ham (Pineapple Dijon)

Dessert Table

Coffee, Decaf and Herbal Teas

Orange and Apple Juice

Prepared by Chef James Delaney

Call us at 780-538-4333 to reserve seats. We look forward to seeing you.

THE DUNES GOLF & WINTER CLUB

JOIN US FOR A EVENING OF FOOD TASTING!

Friday March 31, 2023

6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Please RSVP by March 29, 2023

Call the Pro Shop at 780-538-4333

Meet our Staff

Drew Savich - Food & Beverage Manager

James Delaney - Chef & Kitchen Manager

All sample tastings are compliments of The Dunes Golf & Winter Club

Beverages will be available for purchase

https://thedunes.ca

Research has shown that; 

When Organizations act on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging,they experience

• 3x revenue growth
• 18% positive employee experience
• Less turn-over, higher retention(MacLean & Company, 2020)

As everyone is struggling to recruit and retain talent, here is a book that can help you and your business to get competitive Advantage.

Author is a Grande Prairie resident and member of the Chamber.

Beyond Tokenism: Embrace a Sense of Belonging and Stand Out as an Inclusive Leader: Ntombizodwa Mzvondiwa, Cecilia, Aaron, Raymond: 9781772775402: Amazon.com: Books

Feed you MIND – Feed your BODY

March 25^th – ONLINE Education experience

Where mindset, mindfulness and mental health collidate together

Regisatration link below

https://mwms.ca/product/yoga-bundle/

Looking to buy your own commercial property? Owner/Realtor is prepared to work with Buyer on rent-to-own or Seller Mortgage.. tell me your story!

$329000 list, 4 nice offices, washroom, kitchenette.

Contact Darlene Repka-Smith dksmith@telus.net or 7808140998 … seller is a licensed Realtor in Alberta.

Crystal Bookkeeping and Taxes is offering all Chamber Members of Grande Prairie and area 10% off the preparation and filing of their 2022 tax returns. No matter what you need done, how complex your file may be, 10% is 10% off the price of your tax return. 

If you have a teenager at home who has a part/full time  job, Crystal Bookkeeping and Taxes will do their first tax return for free as well. 

Call 780-296-6549 for more information!