Up-to-date news and events in the oil and gas industry in Grande Prairie.
I seriously love being part of the Grande Prairie Petroleum Association. The amount of time and money this group pours back into our community is honestly unreal. If you’ve...
GPPA Announces the 2025 Oilman of the Year: Kris Orbell Every community has people who elevate others simply by the way they show up. People who lead with authenticity, contribute...
Guest speaker: Tough Enough To Talk About Mental health and practical ways to address it in the oil & gas industry. For more information you can call 780-539-0210 or visit...
Good Day Members. Reminder to add the next General Meeting (Steak & Lobster Night) to your Calendars. This coming Thursday June 19th is the next General Meeting of 2025. Guest...
Our Next General Meeting October 17th. – Guest Speaker will be: Chris Warkentin, MP Conservative Party of Canada – Grande Praire – Mackenzie 6:00 pm Doors Open Pomeroy Hotel &...
Good Day Members. You’ve been waiting for it all year long and it’s finally here ”Steak & Lobster Night” Today is Thursday June 20th the next General Meeting of 2024....
The GPPA has had meetings with the Pomeroy Hotel & Conference Centre and the decision has been made to move our General Meeting to their facility. The first meeting will...
The GPPA General Meeting Scheduled for today is now postponed until January 25th due to unforeseen circumstances at the host Venue.
...Elections were held on November 16th Remaining incumbent are: President: Trevor Denis Secretary; Ray Mildenberger Directors: Trevor Siebert Andrew Snyder Kris Orbell Hope to see everyone in the New Year...
Good Day Members. Let us hope this post finds you & your family well. This coming Thursday November 16th is the next General Meeting of the Grande Prairie Petroleum Association...
The 15th Annual GPPA Hockey Tournament is Oct 26th & 27th the County Sportsplex in Clairmont will once again be the host venue. There is still room for player to...
The first General Meeting after the summer break is coming Thursday September 21st. it will be at the Podollan Inn Doors open at 6 pm Dinner at 7:30 and Meeting...
Good Day Members Clayshoot is only a couple of days away. Entries are almost full and so is Sponsorship Trevor Denis says its gonna be a great time and the...
We are one week away from one of our premier events. Our Annual Curling Bonspiel is this year being held at the Sexsmith Curling Club in Sexsmith, AB We have...
ADDC 2023 Spring Swing Tournament Package March 3rd Women in Energy – Spring Swing – Indoor Golf Tournament Come out and support these hard working ladies of the industry. ...
Well another Bonspiel is in the books. What a success it was. The Sexsmith Curling Club hosted the Bonspiel for the very first time and the did an amazing job...
Good Day Members and Curlers “Brayco Energy Services” – Presents The 2022 GPPA Oilmen’s Curling Bonspiel Entries are now open Teams spots are now filling but we still have room...
Good Day Members. This coming Thursday February 17th, will be the next General Meeting of 2022. It is also Membership Registration Night. – Membership has its privileges Podollan Inn, Doors...
Good Day Members. Welcome to 2022. Let us hope it is better than the year we just survived. This coming Thursday January 20th, will be the first General Meeting of...
January 20th will be the first General Meeting of 2022. It is our hope that we will be able to get through this latest Omicron Variant with out having...
The following is your new Board Executive: President: Trevor Denis – Re-Elected Vice President: Garnett Barker – Incumbent Secretary: Ray Mildenberger – […]
...Good Day Members of the Grande Prairie Petroleum Association. We were experiencing a problem with the online signup feature of our website. The error has been repaired and is up...
Good Day Members of the Grande Prairie Petroleum Association. We have an upcoming meeting on November 18th which is also Elections Night Podollan Inn – Doors Open at 6 pm...
Congratulations to all the flight winners and a huge thank you to all the participants, the Sponsors which made everything possible and of course the volunteers which put in countless...
A ton of laughs were had on day one
...The Oilmen’s Golf Tournament opening date is close (August 5th) is the registration date at the Clubhouse at the Grande Prairie Golf & Country Club. Get ready for some fun...
2020 Elections are now complete. The GPPA would like to thank all of the candidates which put their names forward for consideration. Their dedication to the GPPA is very much...
Good Day Members. Elections draw near – November 19th COVID 19 has once again struck a blow to our ability to hold an in person meeting. Members only – Email...
At our September meeting we had the privilege of having Ainsley Miller (Executive Director with the Resource Centre for Suicide Prevention) and, Jody Walker (Mental Health Promotion Facilitator with AHS)....
We the Executive of the GPPA hope this newsletter finds you and your family all safe, during this time when then entire world has been disrupted by something we can’t...
Sad times we are having to live through right now. The General Meeting for this month Scheduled for Thursday the 19th has been cancelled due to the Corona Virus Outbreak....
April 1st marks the commencement of the 42nd edition of the GPPA Oilmen’s Curling Bonspiel. As of today (March 12) we have 24 teams out of 40 registered for the...
A big thank you out to the Management and Staff of the Podollan Inn for saving the day. We had our first Scheduled meeting of 2020, but some communication issues...
Thursday January 16th Podollan Inn Doors Open at 6 pm. Dinner at 7:30 pm and Meeting to follow Fill out your registration for prior to coming to speed up your...
Ava”s Charity Golf Event September 20, 2019 Granddaughter of Larry & Michelle Heinz (Larry was “Oilmen of the Year 2015”) Our sweet Ava (15) was diagnosed with Stage 4 Rhabdomyosarcoma....
The General Meeting date for May has been moved ahead a week in order to not conflict with the Peace Region Petroleum Show. Date for the Meeting will be May...
This years 41st edition of the GPPA Oilmen’s Curling Bonspiel went very well and deemed a success. We had 40 teams looking for a spot on top of the pack...
Brenntag Qmax Canada Operation Alberta Gold Rentals Brayco Services Baron Oilfield High Arctic Energy Services Wild Rose Pump & Compression Empire Oilfield Solutions Inc. Withers LP Roska DBO Inc. –...
This months General meeting will be March 21st at the Podollan Inn. Doors open at 6:00 pm and Dinner at 7:30 pm. This month the guest speaker will be Tanya...
If you are planning on getting entry into this years Oilmen’s Bonspiel you may want to get on it. We are excepting 32 teams and we are currently at 20....
This coming Thursday Feb 21 will be the second meeting of the GPPA for 2019. Doors will be open at the Podollan Inn at 6:00 pm Dinner at 7:30 pm...
The Grande Prairie Petroleum Association started off the 2019 year with its General Meeting on January 17th . With 87 members and guests attending the meeting, the room was close...
The GPPA welcomes all of its current membership to come on down and renew both your membership and old acquaintances at our first meeting of 2019. This Thursday is Member...
Here are the newly Elected Candidates. Continuing as Vice President will Be Trevor Denis – this is Trevor’s 4th Term. Continuing as Treasurer will be Aaron Gallagher – this is...
Canada Action http://www.canadaaction.ca/ Here’s the full petition: Tell the Alberta Teachers Association to Say NO to Berman Tell Alberta Teachers’ Association (ATA) President Greg Jeffery that selecting anti-oil activist,...
September 20th marks the next General Meeting of the Grande Prairie Petroleum Association. Podollan Inn Doors are open at 6:00 pm and Meeting at 7:30.
...Organizers and Volunteers are very happy with the outcome of this years 40th Edition of the GPPA Oilmen’s Curling Bonspiel which turned out to be a total success. 40 teams...
Below is a list of entries to the Bonspiel – we are at 40 team entered. BUT we have already had some drop out and possibility of more. So far...
2018 GPPA Men’s Night – Let the Fun Begin! The GPPA and the Grande Prairie Golf & Country Club are excited to offer 2018 GPPA Men’s Night. The concept […]
...To all members of the GPPA: On behalf of myself I would like to thank all the GPPA members and the Executive. As a non-profit organization this past few years...
The Grande Prairie Petroleum Association is celebrating it’s 40th Birthday this year. As part of the GPPA’s annual initiative to giving back to the community, the efforts this year is...
Don’t miss out on this coming years feature Gala. Hangar Dance sponsorship pdf[26228]
...40th Annual GPPA Oilmen’s Curling Bonspiel – Accepting Entries Now April 11th, 12th, 13th & 14th, 2018 THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS IN PRIZES – SKILLS COMPETITION – ICE BAR FRIDAY NIGHT...
Make sure to get to our General Meeting this Thursday the 16th. This will Be election night for 2018 executive. Spots up for election are President: Rob Petrone, Secretary: Ray...
The fall session of the Grande Prairie Petroleum Association commences this coming Thursday October 12th. Meeting will be held at the Paradise Inn (Rotary Room) Doors Open at 6:00 pm
...Organizers have decided to cancel this years event due to low entry numbers at the entry deadline.
...24 teams only – Round Robin – Guaranteed 5 games 4 Events with prizes for 1st and 2nd in each event Ice Bar – All of Sheet 8 Skills Competition...
Here is the information Regarding Monday Night Golf at GP G&CC 2017 GPPA Men’s Night Info
...The Grande Prairie & District Chamber of Commerce and Grande Prairie Petroleum Association are pleased to host the 12th Peace Region Petroleum Show. This biennial trade show features hundreds of...
New Entry Requirements on the Entry Form this year Print and Read Carefully. Fill out and email to curling@gpoilmen.com Entry Form 2017 *Note* Credit Cards will not be processed until...
Entry forms for this years 39th edition of the GPPA Oilmen’s Curling Bonspiel are available under the Events Tab > Curling Bonspiels
...This week is the first meeting of the Membership for the Grande Prairie Petroleum Association. We will also be accepting applications for membership. Applications are are available on the membership...
Sadly the Oil Industry has lost one of its colorful individuals. Last week we lost long time entrepreneur, and consultant Harlee Weiss to illness Funeral Services for Harlee will be...
Thursday November the 17th is the next General Meeting of the GPPA It also will be the night that members choose who will sit on the board of directors for...
This months General Meeting is September 22nd Paradise Inn (Rotary Room) Doors Open 6:00 pm
...Be one of the first 50 people to sign up for the 10th Annual GPPA Oilmen’s Hockey Tournament and you will be entered to win one of three prizes! One...
This months General Meeting has been moved to September 22nd Paradise Inn (Rotary Room) Doors Open 6:00 pm
...Another School year has commenced and so has the School Zones. Remember School Zones within the City of Grande Prairie are: 7:30 am to 4:30 pm and are 30 km/h...
The Good News? Thursday Scramble still has openings for golfers Call 780.830.8711
...The Grande Prairie Petroleum Association hopes you have a safe summer. Enjoy your summer and we will see again in September at our next General Meeting (See the Event Calendar...
Draw Time are listed below For information cal lRay @ 780-296-1451 All Starting Draw Times are for Thursaday April 14 Recreational Side A 1 8:00 AM...
Canada Action Coalition Overview Who we are Canada Action is an industry-leading marketing and advocacy campaign with the primary goal of educating Canadians about the value of our resource sectors....
Reminder – that this coming Thursday February 18th is the next meeting of the GPPA. Paradise Inn (Rotary Room) Doors open at 6:00 pm.
...Reminder to all members that this Thursday January 21st is the first meeting of the GPPA for 2016. The meeting will be at its usual spot, the Paradise Inn (Rotary...
We have added a Wall of Fame in Revolution Place Next time you are there take a look. We will add more things as they occur.
...The GPPA held Elections during its General Meeting on the 19th. Returning to the Exective are: President: Rob Petrone Secretary: Ray Mildenberger Directors: Trevor Siebert Garnett Barker New to the...
The GPPA General Meeting has been moved to the 15th of October, due to the Jeff Toews Annual Memorial Hockey Tournament the following week. Meeting is at Paradise Inn (Rotary...
On September 16th the Grande Prairie Petroleum Association is inviting members and industry an opportunity to Engage with the Royalty Review committee members ( Leona Hanson, Dave Mowat, chairman and...
August 28, 2015 Media inquiries The royalty review advisory panel will begin its work connecting with Albertans as it reviews the province’s non-renewable resource royalty framework. Energy economist Peter Tertzakian,...
Entries for this years edition of the GPPA Oilmens’ Bonspiel are now being taken. The entry form is on the homepage of the website. If you are interested in becoming...
This year was a very tough year on the old oil patch. We still amanged to scrape up 48 teams to curling in the 37th annual bonspiel We express extreme...
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This year we are hosting 1st Annual Breakup party. In conjucntion with the Bonspiel Banquet we will also be holding “GPPA Membership Awards Night”. On the Agenda will be the...
37th ANNUAL GRANDE PRAIRIE OILMEN’S BONSPIEL April 8th, 9th, 10th & 11th, 2015 *NEW EVENT ADDED* FRIDAY NIGHT, APRIL 10th GPPA MEMBERSHIP BREAKUP PARTY & DANCE Band: Retrofitz...
37th ANNUAL GRANDE PRAIRIE OILMEN’S BONSPIEL April 8th, 9th, 10th & 11th, 2015 THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS IN PRIZES FRIDAY NIGHT GPPA MEMBERSHIP BREAKUP PARTY & DANCE SIX EVENTS – GUARANTEED...
Tonight is February’s General Meeting. Also Registration Night. Please bring member ship form filled out online on website homepage at www.gpoilmen.com/ Doors open at 6:00 pm Paradise Inn (Rotary Room)
...This week on Thursday January 15 marks the first meeting of the GPPA. Paradise Inn (Rotary Room) Doors Open at 6:00 pm This is also the First Registration Night Please...
The election process is complete. Introducing: New Directors: Graham Farley and Mike Cole as well as Garnett Barker (on a one year term by-election), Continuing as VP is Trevor Denis...
November of every year marks the annual election of directors to the executive of the GPPA. This year will see possibly a large transition in board members. This year we...
Information regarding the Fall Couples Golf Tournament can be found on the event page of the website. Marshall Radke is the organisor and cna be reached at (780) 518-9877 or couplesgolf@gpoilmen.com...
Our next event is the Fall Couples Golf Tournament Date is September 20th being held at the GP G&CC Saty tuned for more information in the next week or so coming.
...This a reminder that if you haven’t got your entry in for this years annual golf tournament the Date quickly approaches. Dates are August 6,7,8 & 9 All information is...
This months General Meeting will be June 26th Paradise Inn (Rotarry Room) Lobster Night
...Every PGA Masters weekend the Oilpatch gathers in Grande Prairie….No, not watch the masters but to partake in the GP Petroleum Association’s annual Oilmen’s Bonspiel. If you enjoyed the Masters...
A celebration of Allen Spence’s life will be held Tuesday April 8, at Oliver’s Funeral Home, 10005, 107 Ave Grande Prairie, AB at 2:00 pm Donations can be made to the...
It is with a very heavy heart that we announce the passing of one of the communities hard working men. A long time Commissioner of the North West Jr Hockey...
It is with with great sadness that we inform everyone of the loss of one of our own. Last night March 9th “Mr Bruce Barker” passed away in his home....
Entry Forms are available for the GPPA Oilmen’s Bonspiel as well as the Sporting Clay Shoot Dont be disappointed get your entries in Early
...Just a quick reminder to Members and Potential Members This Thursday the 16th is the first meeting of the 2014 GPPA Calendar. It also marks the start of the yearly...
Happy New Year to everyone This coming Thursday January 16th is the next General Meeting of the GPPA. Meeting as always is held at the Paradise Inn in the Rotary...
STARS Hangar dance will be held January the 18th at the Entrec Centre at Everrgreen Park Contact Kelly Coney for details and sponsorship opportunities Office: (780) 402-3334 Cell: (780) 814-0344...
President re-elected Rob Petrone Vice President: Trevor Denis Treasurer: Aaron Gallagher Secretary: re-relected Ray Mildenberger Directors: Ron McMullan – re-elected Darcy Smith Marshall Radke Trevor Seibert – newly elected Rick...
Well its in the books, another GPPA Oilmen’s Curling Bonspiel has come and gone. This year we had 56 Teams, all aming for top spot in the history books. After...
Another Bonspiel nears the end and the finals are set for 2 pm today The finals are: “A” Good to Go vs SOS Oilfield “B” iPAC vs DFI “C” Petrowest...
Here is the list of teams entered into Bonspiel as of March 21 Still have room for 15 team as of this date GPPA Oilmens Bonspiel Entry Form E&P Wireline...
GPPA Mens Night Kicks off May 13th PLease check out the details in the attachment or call Bob Martens at the GP G&CC. GPPA Mens Night 2013
...My name is Kelly Coulter, I am the Work Experience Coordinator for the Oil & Gas Administration Certificate program here at GPRC. I am currently seeking practicum placement sites for...
Good day all, This past weekend’s Third Annual “Grande Prairie Petroleum Associations Hangar Dance In Support of STARSâ€, was a huge success. The numbers aren’t out yet but it’s looking...
Elections were held in November during the General Meeting and a few faces have changed at the head table. Trevor Denis replaces long time VP Kevin Rathburn, Aaron Gallagher replaces...
January 12, 2013 Time for you to plan on attending th STARS Hangar Dance. The GPPA is proud to be the Title Sponsor of this event it is always sold...
Elections to the GPPA Executive will be decided at Novembers General Meeting This year the Vice President, Treasurer as well as four Directors If you are interested in Nominating a member please...
Most of us remember or were effected by last years fire which destroyed some of the town of Slave Lake as well as surrounding area. It was devastation of a...
For any wondering how this point race is going here are the results to August 20 G.P.P.A. Mens Night Standings TEAM Points MRC Midfield 19 Results after August...
Another GPPA Oilmen’s Golf Event has come and gone. The 34th annual was deemed another success. Mother Nature cooperated and provide some very hot conditions which made it very easyfor...
PLEASE NOTE THE DATE AND LOCATION CHANGE FOR JUNE MEETING “SECOND THURSDAY” JUNE 14, 2012 The Grande Prairie Petroleum Association’s next General Meeting will be Thursday June 14, 2012 at...
Another GPPA event has come and gone the first of the 2012 year. 56 teams competed for supremacy this year. We ended up with three teams on the waiting list...
Draw for April 11 GPPA Oilmens Bonspiel 2:00 PM A1 Newalta Dale Anderson 2:00 PM A1 Panda Tank & Vac Ernie Hill 2:00 PM A2 DFI/DMK Dwayne Krefting 2:00 PM...
We are saddened by the passing of long time member and oilmen Rick Waldron Funeral services will be held Monday March 12 at 2:00 pm at Olivers Funeral Chapel. Fellowship...
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...
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...
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...
RADOUX FAMILY TRUST OnSaturday September 10 Tanis Radoux was struck by a vehicle while walking on agravel road. She suffered criticalinjuries and is in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit @...
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
...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 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...
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...
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...
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 33rd annual. In keeping with the...
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...
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...
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...
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
...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
...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 @...
Registrations for the 33rd annual GPPA Oilmen’s bonspiel are now being accepted Oilmens Bonspiel Registration Form
...Check out the information on the document attached Curl for the Cure Fundraiser information
...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....
Wishing you and your loved ones a successful, Safe and Healthy New Year
...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...
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...
November 27 will be the 2nd annual mixed curling bonspiel. if you would like to attend contact Steve Zimmerman at (780) 831-0864
...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
...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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
