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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 hours to make it all possible. After a long break from any events we thank everyone for making the first one we have been able to hold since 2019 a great success. Here are the results. Championship Flight Mike Vincent Chance Dika Josh Garner 1st Flight Riley Sheehan Lyle Sampert Chris Hatch 2nd Flight Peter Shields Jared Staffen Blaine Biberdorf 3rd Flight Cam Cryway Ryler Hommy Joe Fournier 4th Flight …

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A ton of laughs were had on day one

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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 filled and action packed days on the links. Chairman Shannon MacRae is excited to get the event underway. He is is very appreciative of the participation of all of the Sponsors which have helped put the event on as well as the registrants so far. He would also like to thank the Volunteers which have worked very hard in the background to make this event happen, it couldn’t happen without …

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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 appreciated. Congratulations to all of the Successful Candidates Elected by Acclamation: Vice President – Garnett Barker Treasurer – Kelly Coney The GPPA would like thank these two fellows for their continued service and look forward to another two year term of service. The race for the three spots for Director was very close but in the end the names of the three successful candidates are: Tyrel Johnson Marshall Radke Carl …

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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 Voting – We will compare and use the list from 2020 as well as 2019. So if you were a member in 2019 we will be accepting your vote as well Votes will be emailed into info@gpoilmen.com for tally and results will be announced as soon as they become final as determined by the elections committee. LINK to BALLOT is also available here Below are listed current and nomination for …

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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). It was a great presentation and we have attached it here for anyone who may have missed it. Suicide 2020 Infographic Oilmens.Group.Sept2020pdf

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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 even see. It is with sadness that we announce the cancellation of this months General Meeting. It is also with great sadness we announce the Cancellation of this years GPPA Oilmen’s Clayshoot. So cross off of your calendars April 16 – No General Meeting Cross off of your calendar May 2 – No Oilmen’s Clayshoot. We will keep everyone advised about Mays General Meeting as date gets closer. Stay Safe, Wash …

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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. The second victim for the GPPA is also one of our major events of the year the”GPPA Oilmen’s Curling Bonspiel”, has had to be cancelled as well. Health concerns are foremost in this troubling time. Please, let the price of oil return so our economy can return to better times than we are now experiencing. “Wash you hands every time you get a chance, Don’t touch your face, be mindful …

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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 event. Sponsorship has been very generous to us this year an we would like to thank them very much for their new and continued support. There is a lot of prizes of for grabs this year and our slate of entertainment is going to be very enjoyable. All of this years entertainment has a local flavor. This next two weeks historically is when the Bonspiel fills up very quickly. If …

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