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Elections 2018 – Results

November 16, 2018

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 Aaron’s 4th Term Continuing as Director is Kelly Coney – this is Kelly’s 5th Term Continuing as Director is Ken Hoffert – this is Kens 2nd Term Newly Elected Director – Lance O’Connell – we thank Mike Cole for his time on the Board Newly Elected Director – Chad Rookes – we thank Andrew Snyder for his time on the Board. Looking forward to a New Year.

Tell the Alberta Teachers Association to Say “NO” to Berman

September 23, 2018

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, and paid pipeline obstructionist Tzeporah Berman as the keynote speaker at the ATA conference called “Grounded in Truth, Soaring With Knowledge” is unacceptable! This decision is an insult to Albertans, and is an insult to the parents and teachers who value a strong economy and a balance of environmental views. The ATA’s 43,000 plus members rely on precious public resources as they act as stewards to our children. So the …

GPPA General Meeting September 20

September 20, 2018

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.

GPPA Oilmen’s 40th Annual Bonspiel – Total success

April 16, 2018

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 …

40th Annual GPPA Curling Bonspiel Entries Have Filled – But…!

March 11, 2018

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 …

GPPA Mens Night at GP G&CC

March 2, 2018

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 …

Message from President

February 1, 2018

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 …

GPPA – 40 Years of Giving Back to the Community

January 21, 2018

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 …

GPPA – STARS Hangar Dance -January 27, 2018

December 11, 2017

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

Oilmen’s Bonspiel Kicks Off Entries for 40th Annual

December 4, 2017

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 …