Grande Prairie Petroleum Association

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. For the past 30 years, Leonard has been a key member of the Industry working and living out of Grande Prairie. Leonard will be remembered for his courage and strength he demonstrated during his illness, as well as an endless supply of story telling, quick with a joke, and his laughter. His contribution and presence will …

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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 information as election date is the November General Meeting

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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 30km/h 7:30 am to 16:30pm (4:30 pm) Monday to Friday Also watch out for School Buses and never pass a School bus with it’s warning lights on. Enforcement agencies will surely be looking out for speeders in those areas. Please keep our children safe and obey all posted speed limits. Remember it is the speed limit, not the …

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