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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.

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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 entered and some very determined curlers made it all the way to the six event finals on Saturday afternoon. There was plenty of entertainment provided to keep the curlers busy (besides the entertainment they provided on their own) and many many memories created over the weekend. Things like the "Kaidak - Wheel of Mis-Fortune", the Brayco Rentals/JDA Oilfield hauling "Ice Bar", the Thursday evening Comedy Show, the Awards night and ...

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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 we have 4 teams on the Waiting list. Chances of getting into the Bonspiel are still good. Here is the list as of the morning of April 6 1 HSE Integrated             Carl Lehr 2 Alberta Gold                 Grant McNalley 3 Wild Rows                     Duane Krysta 4 Schlumberger ALS      Ray ...

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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 is going to be kept very social and networking is a must! Monday evenings, starting April 30th until September 17th, you will play against a different team each week. The golf season will be followed by a wind-up banquet with prizes to be given out on September 17th.   First right of refusal will be given to the returning teams, with the team captains as the contact person. The returning ...

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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 we have been challenged, not unlike other nonprofit organization in the Peace region. However, with all the hard work from our event chairs and volunteers our events were very successful. Equally important were all the companies that stepped up to sponsor these events. Without them none of this would be possible. Following approval from our members at the January general meeting we have donate back to  our community. It’s such ...

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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 no different. Through tireless efforts of its members and committee's funds are raised at various large events throughout each and every year. It is these funds which are allocated to various charities which undergo a selection process which matches the criteria of the GPPA. The recipients of this years community donations are: PARDS $10,000.00 Big Bothers & Sisters $10,000.00 School Snack Program $10,000.00 2018 Alberta Summer Games $10,000.00 Add to ...

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Don't miss out on this coming years feature Gala.   Hangar Dance sponsorship pdf[26228]

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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 GPPA BANQUET & AWARDS GALA SPECIAL ENTERTAINMENT – “LARRY THE CABLE GUY” & ”THE PRIVATEERS” SIX EVENTS - GUARANTEED 4 GAMES Entry Eligibility Requirements Employees, Officers or Directors engaged full time in the Petroleum Industry: Exploration, Drilling, Development, Production, Refining, Marketing, Supportive Services and Supplies. These personnel must derive a minimum of 85% of their earnings from the Petroleum Industry. This Rule Will Be Strictly Enforced - Failure to comply will ...

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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 Mildenberger, and 4 Directors: Garnett Barker Graham Farley Jr. Marshall Radke Trevor Siebert If you want to nominate and run for a position please contact Andrew Snyder or Trevor Denis, his contact info is on our website contacts page

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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

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