Industry News

January 7, 2012
Membership Enrollment
The GPPA will now be accepting membership applications starting January 19th, which is the first General Meeting of the year. Fill out the application form, print and bring it with you to the upcoming meeting this month. Please make a note the...
December 30, 2011
Best wishes for the Holiday Season
The executive and the membership would like to wish everyone a the very best of the holidays and a very safe and prosperous new year. We would also like to remind you do not drink and drive. Please use an alternative mode of transportation if you...
November 21, 2011
New Exective formed for the 2012 Year
Another election has come and gone. We have a few left behind and some new face on the Board of Directors for the Grande Prairie Petroleum Association. After the election was all over here is what the new board looks like. President: Rob...
September 22, 2011
Radoux Family Trust
RADOUX FAMILY TRUST On Saturday September 10 Tanis Radoux was struck by a vehicle while walking on a gravel road.  She suffered critical injuries and is in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit @ the Stollery Children’s Hospital.  A...
September 9, 2011
GPPA Fall Couples Golf Tournament
GP G&CC $150.00 per Couple Registration at 11:30 am Shotgun Start at 1:00 pm Contact Ben Radke for entry at (780) 814-0729 or ben.radke@univarcanada.com
August 9, 2011
Results from the 33rd Annual GPPA Oilmen's Golf Tournament
33 Years of Competition in the summer has shown a few new faces on the championship blocks. 220+ golfers teed it up over 3 days of competition. A lot of the Champions were decided by count back while most were won by just one stroke....
June 7, 2011
Peace Region Petroleum Show thanks it Volunteers
The Peace Region Petroleum SHow organizors would like to thank the following volunteers for their time and help during the recent show held last month. Jim Sanderson Gary Bawtinheimer Dave Woodward Keith Rathburn Kevin...
May 31, 2011
Important Golf Entry Details
Members. With the possibilities of a mail strike looming, the GPPA Golf Committee has decide to make a change to the entries for the upcoming annual Mens Golf Event. Entry Date starts on June 1st. Entries as well as Sponsorship payments...
May 22, 2011
Winner of GP G&CC Golf Membership
The GPPA held a raffle for a 2011 golf membership at the GP G&CC over the last general meeting as well as at the recent Peace Region Petroleum Show. The lucky winner is Norman Rief, who also happens to be a member of the GPPA.
April 10, 2011
GPPA Mens Night new for this year at the GP G&CC
This golf season the Grande Prairie Golf & Country Club in Cooperation with the GPPA will be offering the GPPA Mens Night on Monday evenings Starting in May. Please click on the attached links to learn more GPPA Mens Night 2011 GPPA...
April 10, 2011
News and Results from the 33rd Oilmen's Bonspiel
Well another Oilmen’s Curling Bonspiel has come and gone here in the city of Grande Prairie. This time it just happened to be the 33 rd annual. In keeping with the tradition of the event it was very well attended and a lot of good times...
April 4, 2011
GPPA Oilmens Bonspiel is Getting Close
Entries have filled for the 33rd Annual Oilmen's Bonspiel. We currently have 4 on the waiting list. If you would like to know whether or not you are in the spiel and what time you curl click on the link below. Looking forward to a fun...
March 29, 2011
Latest Update on GPPA Bonspiel
Entries are currently full. Don't dispair every year we have last minute cancellations allowing some other team to get into the bonspiel. Keep sending entries and you may still get in. List of Enries for GPPA Bonspiel - March 28
March 24, 2011
Latest Update on Bonspiel Entries
Only one spot remains to be filled for the 33rd Annual Oilmen's Bonspiel Check the list to see if you are in. List of Entries for Bonspiel to March 24
March 20, 2011
Bonspiel Entry Team Updates
If you are wondering if your team made it into the bonspiel here is a list of confirmed entries to March 20th GPPA Oilmens Bonspiel Entry List
March 6, 2011
GPPA Oilmen's Bonspiel Update
Entries are now at half full and filling fast so get your entry in soon and you won't be disappointed. Entry Forms are on this site or contact Ray Mildenberger @ (780) 832-1441 We are still looking for a few more sponsors. Contact Ben...
February 15, 2011
Oilmen's Bonspiel Update
Registrations for the 33rd annual GPPA Oilmen's bonspiel are now being accepted Oilmens Bonspiel Registration Form
January 30, 2011
Curl for the Cure Cancer Fundraiser
Check out the information on the document attached Curl for the Cure Fundraiser information
January 5, 2011
January is Membership Registration
January's General meeting is the start of 2011 GPPA membership renewal. Please go to the embeship tab and fill in the applicationa print and bring with you to the meeting. Filling in the application prior to arrival will greatly reduce your wait...
January 4, 2011
Happy New Year from the GPPA
Wishing you and your loved ones a successful, Safe and Healthy New Year
November 29, 2010
The GPPA GPRC Bursary application deadline is nearing
Value: 2 at $650 Criteria: The award is available to students in any program of study at Grande Prairie Regional College. First priority for this award is given to a dependent of a member of the Grande Prairie Petroleum Association....
November 20, 2010
GPPA Holds Elections
The GPPA held elections to the executive on November 18th. Re-Elected by acclamation to Vice President is Kevin Rathburn Re-Elected by acclamation to Treasurer is Keith Rathburn Re-Elected to Directorship is Rawleigh Rushfeldt and Steve...
October 23, 2010
GPPA Mixed Curling Bonspiel
November 27 will be the 2nd annual mixed curling bonspiel. if you would like to attend contact Steve Zimmerman at (780) 831-0864
October 18, 2010
Peace Region Petroleum Show
Time to start planning for the Peace Region Petroleum Show May 18 & 19 / 2011 All information can be accessed at the Petroleum Show Website Peace Region Petroleum Show
October 12, 2010
GPPA Mourns the loss of Len Barstad
It is with great sadness that BJ Services announce the loss of a colleague and friend. Leonard E Barstad passed away Saturday October 9th after his battle with cancer at the age of 64. Leonard was employed by BJ Services for over 36 years....
September 21, 2010
Elections for GPPA Executive.
Not only are civic elections this year but so are elections to the GPPA executive. If there is some interest by you or would like to see participation by someone else nominations will start being taken next month. Stay tuned for more...
August 30, 2010
School Zones are in Effect
Tuesday August 30th marks the start of another School year. Children will be busy meeting new and old friends. Their attention may not be on the busy streets. Watch out for school zones In Grande Prairie the School Zone speed limit is...
August 11, 2010
Results from the 32nd Annual GPPA Oilmen's Golf Tournament
Well, another Oilmen’s golf event has come and gone and once again a resounding success. 240 golfers teed it up over 3 days of competition. Sponsors made this whole event possible and many, many thanks go out to them for the continued...
June 20, 2010
Members special Newsletter for Review coming soon.
  Special Newletter to Members coming soon Members of the GPPA you will receive a special newsletter with information regarding an important decision to be made ot the September general meeting.