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Crisp colours are two words that come to mind when I think of Grande Prairie right now. It is absolutely the most beautiful time of year. When the fall season begins so do the Do-It Yourself interior projects, like painting rooms with crisp new colours. So, in turn we thought for this issue we would feature some articles that are suitable when you think of all the time we are about to spend indoors. Yes, that is right the snow is coming I am afraid. The good news is that for all those projects you had on your list, you are about to have time to do them. Keeping the DIY projects in mind, Damon Bennett is a Canadian Celebrity Contractor. This former Holmes on Homes television star is now pursuing his own dreams and will be appearing at the Fall Home & Leisure show this October. Writer Erika Sherk had a chance to catch up with Damon and get some tips for the DIYers out there, check out the interview on page 12. Cathi Hobbins, one of the owners of the local company Chiks Design is our FACES feature this issue. Sue Farrell Holler was fortunate to get a one on one interview with this busy lady, be sure to check it out on page 8. As usual our City always has something going on. The Storm Hockey team is back on the ice, the theatres launched their new upcoming seasons, football and more! Check out page 28 for more events or go to our website at gpsmartguide.com for a full list. Thanks to all our advertisers and readers! Have a great October and November! I encourage your feedback and look forward to any comments you have! – Emilia L. Hovorka, Editor Want to be a contributor? We will consider articles by writers who are Grande Prairie and region residents. Your articles must be original, they need to be related to Grande Prairie, should be informative or related to your experiences or expertise. Length of articles can be either 300400 words or 700-1000 words approximately. If you are interested in submitting an article or require more information email; info@gpsmartguide.com include your name and address, phone number and email address.
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Grande Prairie Faces: Cathi Hobbins
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decorating expert Cathi Hobbins, a passion for being involved in the community grew, almost organically, from living and working in Grande Prairie. It’s a city where she expected to live only two years, but nearly 17 years later, she is an integral part of the community, and has no plans to leave. Cathi is a big city girl – born and raised in Edmonton – and she still describes Grande Prairie as a small town, but the design entrepreneur says our mid-sized city has everything she and her family needs. “There is so much going on all the time,” she says. People here embrace ideas and support local businesses, she says, and she believes those businesses must, in turn, support the community. It’s a big part of the reason Cathi gets behind community events, such as the Ladies in Red fundraiser for the Heart and Stroke Foundation, the Festival of Trees, and Conspiracy for Hope. “I do it because it feels good to help,” she says of her contributions. “I’m happy to be in a position where I can volunteer sometimes. It’s just time. When you look at the good that comes from the little part of it that I do…I like being a little part of something big. ” Perhaps best known for her first foray into business, a partnership that built the former Urban Home, an upscale home décor and furnishings store downtown, it’s also where the desire to help in the community grew. Cathi was often approached to donate merchandise for various events, including the Dream Home Lottery, where Urban Home was a gold sponsor, donating dining and living room furniture. When the store shut down six years ago, it gave Cathi a chance to reflect on what she liked to do best: helping people design the spaces where they live. She had
already begun classes in home décor, and soon teamed up with fellow interior decorator Karen Seaton to form CHiKS Design Group. The creative twosome recently moved into a storefront space at the former Curves location on 98 Avenue, in the Junction Point plaza, just east of Resources Road. “The Grande Prairie community really embraces those (local) businesses. Without support and buy-in from the community, you can’t succeed. There’s more appreciation, (in Grande Prairie) somehow. When a new business pops up, people are more likely to support them, than go to Edmonton or Calgary…It’s a great entrepreneurial community,” says Cathi. As well as creating a visual space for the former work-at-home designers, the partners plan to offer décor workshops in their new location. Beginning this fall, they’ll lead do-it-yourself classes, for instance, on how to update furniture using the line of mineral-based, Fusion paint they sell. Cathi is often asked to put her design and décor skills to practical use – designing events, such as, the “Ladies in Red” fundraiser for the Heart and Stroke Foundation; and the Dino Ball, that raises funds for the Philip J. Currie Dinosaur Museum. But whether it’s helping out with Stars Air Ambulance, the Community Foundation’s “Young at Art” event, decorating a gingerbread house or a tree for the annual Festival of Trees, or as vice-president of the Conspiracy of Hope, Cathi likes to use her talents to help others. “It just feels good to be able to help; maybe raise money, or decorate for an event. I like to give back to the community that lets us be successful, and that’s supporting us,” she says. She’s been chair, or co-chair, of the popular “Ladies in Red” event since its inception. Locally, the women-only, fashion
show and soiree now raises $50,000 a year for the Heart and Stroke Foundation. In fact, Cathi hosted the first “Ladies in Red” in her then downtown retail store when 100 women gathered amid flickering candlelight, one perfectly splendid evening when even the weather accepted its cue, sending a gentle cascade of snowflakes outside the store’s giant, picture windows. Now, in its eighth year, the fashion event has blossomed to accommodate 500 female guests, and the idea she, Marie Stevens, and Margaret Bell conceived is now used as a model fundraiser across Canada for the Heart and Stroke Foundation. While she and business partner, Karen, work with some local builders to select finishes or stage show homes, where they are often given free reign, what they really like to do is to help people define their personal style. They help with anything from assisting a homeowner choose colours, fabrics and furnishings for a single room, to a whole house renovation and makeover, in and out. Of course, they also do commercial work. Cathi is a natural fixer and helper who keeps an eye on popular décor styles, and devises ways to marry the inexpensive, easy-to-change trends with existing décor to keep a look fresh and current. The cottage look of “shabby chic” painted furniture is big again, and Cathi admits to a growing collection of furniture in her garage that’s just waiting for a lick of Fusion paint, a bit of distressing, or to be cleverly re-purposed. You can catch up with Cathi at the Fall Home and Leisure Show where CHiKS will have a booth, and where you’ll find Cathi on stage, talking about interior décor and design, or perhaps, taking a paint roller to a seriously ugly piece of furniture, and transforming it into something beautiful.
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Community Club Faces: YMCA of Northern Alberta
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What do you think of when you hear “YMCA”? Village People? Do you want to break out in song and dance? Do you think of a community centre with red and white YMCA logo? Whatever you think, it will not compare to what you are about to read. You are about to be blown away….just like I was blown away when I sat down to chat with Ken Loudon, Regional Manager of YMCA Northern Alberta.
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By Someh Niengor I’ve bumped into Ken Loudon a few times over the past years in doing community work. I’ve never really had an opportunity to sit down and chat with him. I’ve always known him to be a passionate Rotarian and an astute business man. I was incredibly curious about why a successful business man would cross over to the non-profit arena as the Regional Manager of the YMCA. My inquisitiveness gets the best of me. After carefully listening to the vast programs that YMCA offers (you will be amazed), I blurted out the “WHY” I was dying to ask! Ken responded without skipping a beat with one of the most beautiful, eloquent reasons I have ever heard (it took everything inside of me not say “amen, uh-huh, preach on brother”). “I was ready for a change in the middle of July last year,” Ken explained. “My roots are in non-profit. I founded and was Executive Director of Youth Connections, a Youth Service Canada Program that ran out Towne Centre Mall many years ago. What I loved about YMCA that it is a people centered and holistic approach value system. No one is turned away from service. We recognize that people’s spirits can be bruised. We look after them emotionally, intellectually, spiritually and physically. The core values of YMCA aligned and resonated with me as a passionate Rotarian. I knew I could bring my expertise, network and experience to help the YMCA meet its goals in the North.” Since Ken has come aboard YMCA has expanded to make its mark in Grande Prairie with 9 childcare programs for ages 2-12 years old, 3 community programs, 2 housing programs and 1 “Strong Kids” YMCA Campaign. Two years ago the Virtual Y-Beyond the Bell Afterschool Program started out of Hillside Elementary School. The Virtual Y is unique to YMCA Northern Alberta although it has been running successfully in the States. The Virtual Y has academic and social support system for children ages 6-12. The supports the Y provides to our community are so vast and incredible that I can’t explain in detail in this article. Please check out their website for more detailed information www.northernalberta.ymca.ca/GrandePrairieRegion. Be prepared to get your socks knocked off as you read! The “Y” has been focused on “building
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strong communities” since 1844. It was founded by George Williams in London, England. By 1851, the Young Men’s Christian Association had established over 24 locations across Great Britain Canada, Montreal and United States. Since then it has become a world-wide movement most widely known for its safe hostels and community centres. Eight years ago the City of Grande Prairie approached YMCA Edmonton due to the extraordinary need for child care in our municipality. The childcare program in Patterson was the first to open. Although the “Y” is known as a place to stay, workout and get spiritual guidance, it has evolved in Canada as being known as leading excellence in childcare. In Grande Prairie the organization has also helped young men like Troy who was very shy. He had travelled all over Europe on his own but got lost in the job environment in Grande Prairie He had been beaten up mentally and emotionally at a couple of big box stores while employed. At just 22 years old he started the Bridging the Gap program through YMCA. He was quiet and stoic but did incredibly well in interviewing and role playing with the fellow participants in the program. He quickly became a role model and leader in the class. He had a great sense of humor once he started to open up. One day he was asked if he would be interested in going into security work. An interview was arranged by program coordinators and he was hired the next day. He took the online, 40 hour, security guard course and was ready when the work placement started. Program facilitators have received three emails from him writing about his work trips to Ft. McMurray and at large convention venues. In addition, he was planning a trip back to Europe soon. He has been hired full time and has been given a company vehicle to drive to and from work!
I bet you didn’t know the capacity of the integration work organization executes in our beautiful city. Ken explains that the challenge in promoting the YMCA in our city is that no one knows it exists. “Most people are looking for a building,” Ken explains. It is Ken’s desire and goal of YMCA to continue to builds programs that meet the needs in our city and works towards building a community centre. In the mean time helping people where they are at is of utmost importance to the organization. YMCA is the pioneer of a social economic business model. A similar business example would be “TOMS” shoes. The idea of taking a For Profit corporation to meet social needs has become 21st Century phenomena for the Millennials (Generation Y who are driven by purpose). It was brilliantly coined by YMCA founder, George Williams. It is an idealistic model that I agree with and practice. Fundraising events are very important but I also believe businesses play a vital role in creating inclusivity and in promoting integration. I believe we can do that particularly successfully (meaning we can still make lots of money) in a For Profit business model. It is why YMCA’s focus is on building healthy communities and seeing the potential in everyone. A portion of the profits of their business is used to provide subsidy access to all their programs like their Bridging the Gap 16 week employment placement or providing childcare. There are many opportunities to support our local YMCA. Lionel Robbins, of Revolution Auto volunteers his time to connect with the kids in the Virtual Y program. He has picked them up on Fridays in a limousine bus to provide an afternoon of fun with the children for the past two years. This is just one example of how so many people are supporting the “Y” in our city. I’ve spent time volunteering for the Virtual Y program and it has always been full of great laughs, joking around and feeling really great afterwards. If you are looking for information on programs or how to get involved, you can reach Ken Loudon, Regional Manager via email: kloudon@northernalberta.ymca.ca. Y not get involved?
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Celebrity Contractor: Damon Bennett
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amon Bennett is a human whirlwind of construction energy. Speaking on the phone on his way to screen a TV show he recently taped, he has to stop himself from getting carried away. “Wow, I’m just blabbing now,” he says, catching himself launching onto another topic. “What were we talking about?” Bennett, 43, isn’t one to sit still. After 10 years on the wildly successful HGTV show ‘Holmes on Homes’ as Mike Holmes’ senior contractor, he hasn’t paused to rest since he left in late 2013. This Toronto-based contractor has multiple projects on the go. One is a new television show, focused on a Canadian Legion - either renovating one or building a new prototype for others. “I’ve always had an idea about helping Legions,” he says. “They were a big help to members of my family and friends who served.” The details are still being worked out and are mostly under wraps for now but it will likely be shot next May. “I’m very excited about this coming up,” he says. Bennett is also regu-
larly appearing on Toronto’s CityLine show and in an upcoming webisode of Ask Me Anything - that’s the screening he’s driving to during this interview. Bennett, 43, also launched a Kijiji initiative that encourages employers to hire veterans, in June. He’s personally looking to hire three veterans for his contracting company, Bennett Construction. “I’m proud to have that off the ground. It’s very successful,” he says of the Kijiji project, noting that 15,000 employers are presently seeking to employ veterans. Also on the go, his appearance here: he’ll be at the Fall Home and Leisure Show in Grande Prairie, Oct 2-4. The Ontario native says he’s looking forward to coming back to the Peace Country. “They seem to love me in that part of the country, which I love,” he laughs. “I love coming out that way. It’s a blue collar community so it feels good to talk to people there. That’s how I grew up.” Bennett was raised in Burritts Rapids, near Ottawa, ON. He started working as
a bricklayer in the family business when he was a kid, starting a construction business in Toronto with his brother years later. It was a chance encounter on the street with Mike Holmes’ producer in 2005 that led to his leap to television. As a small town kid, he found it pretty shocking working on Holmes on Homes, he says. The show’s premise was to find contracting jobs that have been poorly done, investigate them and then redo the work, doing it properly. “It opened my eyes to the seedy side of contracting and it really ticked me off,” says Bennett. “I come from a town of 1,000 people where your name is everything.” His uncles taught him bricklaying - the family business. “They taught me the right way to do things,” he says. “If I had cut corners they would have kicked me in the butt. In the country you can’t do bad work because you’d never get hired again and you’d need a new place to live.” His time on the TV show fuelled his desire to continue helping people. “If anything it taught me to take even bet-
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ter care of that person whose job you’re doing,” he says. “It also taught me that the public really needed information.” To that end, Bennett attends several home shows a year, across Canada, giving talks and chatting with homeowners. He is starting to make these appearances again, now that the weather has turned cooler. “Summers are meant to get jobs done and to make money,” he says, laughing. His company has two homes in the middle of construction right now. When it comes to homeowners contracting out their own reno projects, his best advice is to do your homework. “Take your time and do not be afraid to pick the person you want, not the one that bullies you through the conversation. Even if you find someone you like, get two more quotes. Time is on your side. The internet is on your side,” he says. Ask for references, ask which licenses they hold. Make sure you have a good contract in writing and make sure
you understand it. Bennett also has advice for those choosing to take on renovations themselves, adding that Canada is going to see people tackling it on their own more and more often. “DIY is going to become really big,” says Bennett. A dwindling workforce in Canada will put contracting pricing up and material costs will continue to rise, he predicts. Buying materials second-hand at Habitat for Humanity’s ReStore or your local equivalent is a good place to start when launching a home reno project, Bennett says. “It’s a great place for people trying to save money.” There are also more and more great products popping up, designed to help homeowners do their renovations themselves. The most important thing, however, is that homeowners don’t take on more than they can handle. “I think my biggest tip for DIYers is to know your limitations. Know when you need a skilled tradesperson to come in and help.” He pauses.
“Those are good tips, actually,” he says, joking, “well done, Mr. Bennett!” It’s an exciting time to be on the forefront of the construction scene, Bennett says. “For years, nothing changed. From my grandfather to my uncles, nothing changed and now we’re on this curve of construction technology that is taking off. There’s so much stuff out there right now, it’s crazy.” In previous years, construction jobs were much harder on a person’s body, he says. ‘It’s not as labour intensive now. The industry’s finally catching up and realizing: ‘if we can help them with the labour part, the industry can survive longer.’” There are all kinds of products and machines available now to make work easier, he says. For now, Bennett is having an easy day - no hard labour in sight - as he drives to check out the screening of his latest TV appearance. Just another day in the whirlwind for a celebrity contractor.
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3D Technology: Seeing Space in a New Way By Brittany Trudeau The era of revolutionary technology is flourishing and now home owners, entrepreneurs and businesses have at their fingertips a new technology that is making major breakthroughs on how they are able to visualize spaces. With progressive 3D technology, users can view ultra-high definition 3D reconstructions, photos, floor-plans and models with applications serving many sectors from personal use, real estate, construction, retail, office space, hospitality, attraction and government. The reconstructions have boundless applications. This technology is a one-stop-shop for businesses of all backgrounds to show off their spaces. Businesses can now show scaled and fully immersive 3D environments to help show their spaces to their clients. How does the technology work? 3D cameras use a combination of laser sensors with high-dynamic range photography to build visual representations of interior spaces. The technology allows the audience to view and move around a space on their computers and mobile devices. The cameras are controlled
and online access to computer services or resources. The Cloud analyzes data from the camera to automatically create immersive 3D models. It is then stitched together to create 3D- and 2D-complete, dimensionally-accurate models of spaces. This model is made complete through a process of intelligently filling in the missing pieces in the 3D data. As there are huge quantities of raw data, the Cloud takes that model and converts it into a very efficient format, called a polygonal mesh. The models are made easy to distribute through simple apps, and perform well on websites, MLS pages or online players. This keeps the website and model running at optimum efficiency. This technology serves many functions and capabilities. It can be used by home owners for insurance purposes to accurately document all their homes assets, a multitude of businesses to showcase their space to clients, donors and stakeholders and health and safety purposes - to enable a view of the building and muster and evacuation points.
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with specialized software, controlled by a tablet computer while on-location capturing the space. The information is then loaded into the Cloud (more about that in a moment,) and processed into an accurate user-friendly model. The end product is a copy and paste link, or coded to work with webmasters to easily drop into any website. The advantage of 3D technology is that it seamlessly showcases a space that has been scanned by the camera and processed in the Cloud and then anyone can interact with the model. And not only interact—but become fully immersed in a model as if they were physically in the space. It is possible to see a space from any perspective, to walk around or “fly through” it, to take measurements, leave annotations, and take snapshots —all from a web browser. Cloud computing is computing in which large groups of remote servers are networked to allow centralized data storage
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For as long as I can remember, I have always enjoyed working with tools. Progressing from playing with multi-colored plastic “tools” as a small child to using high-quality power tools as an adult has been rewarding. Upon reflection, I recognize how privileged I was to grow up in a home with a father who appreciated hard work, and enjoyed completing many home renovations and building projects. I was also fortunate that my father disregarded stereotypical genre-specific duties and encouraged me to work alongside him as an equal partner even from a young age. While growing up, I remember how much I loved spending time with my dad in the garage. As a young child, the garage was a wonderful play-place where I was allowed to "build" things like nailing two pieces of wood together with as many nails as I could find. It was also a place where I was able to use "real" tools and paint. Whether I was building something or organizing my dad's work bench, I loved “working” in the garage with him while he worked on his own projects. As I grew and continued to show interest in his building and renovation projects, my dad began inviting me to work on home projects with him. My first big project was helping to repair and paint the fence that surrounded our back yard. Together, we fixed boards, and replaced the wood panels that were old and damaged. We then applied several coats of brown outdoor paint onto the wood. Looking back, I'm positive that at 10 years old I wasn't as much help as I thought that I was, but my dad insisted that he couldn't have done as good of a job without me. My next big project was when I was 14 years old and my family had just moved into a newly built house. The
builders had left the basement unfinished and therefore my dad and I were going to finish it ourselves over the summer. Together, we framed the walls of the bedrooms, bathroom, storage room, and living room. Once the framing was completed, I helped my dad work on the wiring for the electrical sockets. We then added the light fixtures ensuring that there would be adequate lighting during both the day and in the evening. Now that we had a source of light, my dad completed the required plumbing in the bathroom and storage areas. Due to complexity of the project, my opportunity to "help" was limited. To finish the building component of the basement, we put Gyprock on the walls. While my dad held the sheets of Gyprock I would use the power drill to secure them into the wall frame. We then mudded the Gyprock, sanded and finished the basement walls. We hung the doors and painted the walls. Once the flooring was professionally installed, we furnished the basement. The basement project took us several weeks to complete even with hard work and many long hours. Although it was a difficult task, we saved money by doing the majority of the work ourselves, and I gained experience and knowledge on how to finish a basement. Last summer, my dad and I completed our biggest project yet: building a second garage in our backyard. Once the cement base of our garage was professionally poured and set, we built and erected the framed walls and then reinforced them. Our next step was to board the framed walls with plywood. We had to be cautious when screwing in the plywood to ensure that the boards were level with the building. Once we reinforced the trusses for the roof, we covered them with plywood before moving on.
Once the entire structure was covered in plywood, we began to shingle the roof. Unfortunately for my dad and I, we chose the hottest day of the entire summer (+34 degrees Celsius) to start shingling the roof. We lasted only 4 short hours; the shingles began melting, and so did we. After three days of enduring sweltering heat, we had finally managed to finish shingling the roof. Next we installed garage door, man door, soffit and fascia. Our final task for the exterior of the garage was to install the siding. Through trial and error, we learned a few tips and tricks such as ensuring that the pieces of siding are short enough to move within their brackets. Now that the exterior of the garage was completed, we could focus on the interior. We installed all the electrical wiring for the garage door opener, the light fixtures, and light switches. Once our project was finished, my dad and I took a moment to step back from our completed project to appreciate all the hours of hard work and dedication it took to build our new structure. I certainly had a strong sense of pride knowing that I helped build this garage with my dad from beginning to the end. This past summer we built a large woodshed that has the same exterior trim and siding as our garages and our home. Everything I know about mechanics, building, and maintenance, I have learned from my father. I have come to appreciate all the learning opportunities he has given me over the years. In closing, I have learned the value of hard work and effort and the rewarding experience of building something with your own hands. There comes a true satisfaction from a do-it yourself renovation or building project where you can see the evidence of your hard work in the finished project.
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am e T g n i uild B y r a n di r O r u o Not Y By Amy Rawluk
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Grande Prairie Restaurant Guide
FEATURED RESTAURANTS Better Than Fred’s 9903-101 Street - 780-532-4450
Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt Unit 106, 6829 Kateri Drive - 780-532-3113
Burger Heaven #103, 9805-116 Street - 780-814-7015
Moxie’s Grill & Bar Taj Grill & Bar Prairie Mall, 11801-100 Street - 780-532-4401 #103, 9927-97 Avenue - 780-532-4500
Egan’s Restaurant & Pub 11920-100 Street - 780-402-7090
Padrino’s Italian Ristorante 10745-117 Avenue - 780-814-7171
The Den Pub & Carvery 10702-108A Street - 780-513-5511
Jax Grill & Lounge 10612 99 Avenue - 780-830-4241
Ramona’s Pizza 10120-100 Avenue - 780-532-1534
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Major’s Homestyle/Tractor Jacks 11201-100 Avenue - 780-830-7208
Seasons on Forty 9816-107 Street - 780-532-4201
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Shark Club Bar and Grill 9898-99 Street - 780-513-5450
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Those must have TOOLS By Gavin Young
1 Always keeps it sharp, you cut yourself less with a sharp knife. 2 Keep it clean as food acids can affect the knife edge (worse things for a knife are citrus, lettuce, and tomatoes. 3 Always use a cutting board, never metal on metal- NEVER EVER! 4 Always keep knives separate in your draw, or better still use a knife block. Cutting boards I love to use wood as it has a natural give. If you’re chopping lots and if you’re a wood fan, a simple way to clean it is rinse
with water, air dry. If you want to be double sure it’s clean, sprinkle with salt and then brush off before next using. If you’re using plastic, always discard when it gets deep scratches and always air dry! I wouldn’t recommend glass as way to noisy for this guy! Food processors Lots of torque, and get the biggest bowl you can find. Use it often! They are great for many things and by spending decent bucks will mean you spend less bucks down the line. My old owner used to say to me, “buy quality, buy once. Buy cheap and buy lots of times.” Hand held stick blenders Nothing less than $50 as it will last, and won’t let you down on the day you really need it. Listen to the motor as sometimes you hear when it’s struggling, just shut off and give it a break. Pots and pans I would recommend that you buy heavy base stainless steel pots, and make sure it comes with lids. Try to avoid thin walled as these burn in a heartbeat. You want thick base and thick dish sides to help spread the heat over the full pot to cook evenly.
Again buy once and you’ll be handing down your pots and pans to your grand kids. HONEST! Now for frying eggs and any sauté work I highly recommend you use cast iron. As it’s in my mind that it makes the best sear better than any grill ever could. The Ramble Now as we are getting close to the end of this edition’s topic let me say that most gadgets that you buy in stores or at house parties will always live/reside in a drawer or cupboard. So spend your kitchen bucks on quality not quantity. I’m also guilty of having tools I don’t use or don’t use often enough, so don’t feel too bad and don’t for heaven’s sake beat yourself up to badly. My wife knows to go elsewhere when I find a cook shop as I could be in there for a long time. I’m sure you have your shops that you spend way too long in also, so I feel at peace. I don’t really want to talk brands but think quality and the investment should last for years/decades, not weeks and months. I wish you a wonderful Fall Season. I will be writing to you all real soon- and now time to make me a cuppa.
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There is so much snobbery with knives and kitchen equipment. Here are my personal likes and dislikes of kitchen tools. Knives I still have the knives from when I was at college in the 1980s. I wish they could talk and remind me of all the things/stories that I have forgotten. That would be so very, very, very cool. Use a knife that feels correct in your hand. Is it balanced is it sitting comfortable in your palm? Is it stainless steel or is it carbon steel? If not, they should be. Now you have your perfect knives let’s now talk about what we must always do with knife.
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May of 1974 we bought a travel agency and called it Roblyn’s Travel after our two daughters, Robin and Linda. The main street in those days looked like many main streets in small towns and nestled on the south side of 100th near a paint store and Harmony Music was Leslie’s Travel, earlier Lynn’s Travel. How we managed to luck in and buy it from Bill Leslie must have been written in the stars but it happened and for nearly twenty years we made little money but we saw the world. Crammed into the interior of the office were four desks and hiding in the back room, a multitude of brochures and a tiny bathroom. A small manager’s office, with a large window overlooked the office. But the best assets we had were the staff…friendly, service orientated young women that added sunshine to its interior. Three years in Germany, many years earlier had first sparked our interest in travel. Now that spark was to grow into a
flame as we began to learn about the world. “And where would you like to go first?” my husband Harry asked me. “The Cayman Islands,” was my reply. A whole world to choose from and I chose the Cayman Islands?…but the trip there involved flights in large and little aircraft, a boat ride and the loss of luggage. We were learning early what might happen to our clients down the road. Familiarization Trips were offered to Travel agents in those days and to supplement rather meager salaries, the staff could take advantage of them…they were very reasonable and a good training ground for them. We took advantage of them too and my list of travel destinations include Russia (I kissed the Canadian ground when we returned home); Australia, where we got caught in a gasoline strike, left our rented campervan at the garage and walked 3 miles back to the hotel; Bermuda, where Harry drove a scooter, all over the island with me perched on the back; the Amazon where
I got a bit lost on a forest trail (scary); and Fiji where we swam in a crystal pool inside a mountain. There were lots of learning experiences that stood us in good stead when counseling the people that walked through our doors. We moved our business to Nordic Court and set up auxiliary outlets in Peace River, Fairview. We moved again to The Towne Centre Mall, where I became the official ‘window dresser’ and enjoyed enticing people to travel to exotic lands by visual displays. I still have the little five foot, red ladder on which I displayed all the Disneyland characters we had brought back from a trip there. Those were busy times, too busy really, for a heart attack nearly took Harry’s life and we felt it was time to semi-retire and choose a quieter life style. We sold the business in 1990 and decided to escape the winter’s cold and for a few months visit the sunny States…but nothing ever again matched those wonderful years we spent seeing our beautiful world and meeting its fascinating people.
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JASON EADY & COURTNEY PATTON IN CONCERT Oct 10-11
ANNUAL NITEHAWK SKI, BOARD & BIKE SWAP Nov 6-7
Collins Recital Hall - GPRC L106
Entrec Centre - Evergreen Park
GRANDE PRAIRIE WOMEN’S SHOW-FALL EDITION Oct 16
ALBERTA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Nov 6
Revolution Place
Douglas J Cardinal Performing Arts Centre
THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW Oct 16, 17, 23, 24, 30,31
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GIRLS NIGHT OUT, THE MUSICAL Oct 19
THE RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHRISTMAS TRADESHOW Nov 13-14
Family Gardens/Revolution Place BARENAKED LADIES WITH ALAN DOYLE Oct 28
Revolution Place CHILDREN'S HALLOWEEN WALKING PARADE Oct 31
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AUCTIONEERS Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Ritchie Bros. is the world’s largest industrial auctioneer. From humble beginnings we've grown to serve equipment buyers and sellers all over the world. How? By staying focused on great customer service and our commitment to unreserved public auctions. 721076 Re Rd 51, County of Grande Prairie, T8X 4G1 P 780-357-3612 TF 1-800-491-4494 • www.rbauction.com BUSINESS SERVICES Business Innovation Group Our services include COACHING; is a teaching or training process in which an individual gets support while learning to achieve a specific goal. HUMAN RESOURCE SOLUTIONS; As your Human Resources Department we will help your business recruit, hire and develop high performance teams. TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT; We provide workshops and seminar's aimed to better the performance of individuals and groups. CONSULTING; Our professional advice and services are available on an hourly and project basis. #111-10530-117 Ave 2nd Floor T8V 7N7 P 780-538-4699 F 780-538-4799 bigadmin@businnovationgrp.com • www.bigbizgrowth.com CAR & TRUCK DEALERSHIPS Norlan Chrysler Norlan Chrysler has proudly been serving the Peace Country for over 25 years as the only locally owned and operated Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram retailer. We know that there are a lot of options for people out there when it comes to purchasing their new vehicle. That's why here at Nor-Lan we do everything we can to put the customer first and make sure first and foremost the customers experience is top notch every time. We are not an auto group, we are not a corporation, we are a locally owned and operated business which continues to operate under the same principles we started onhard work, honesty, and integrity. Come check us out and see for yourself why Nor-Lan is the premier destination for you Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram products and also select from our huge pre-owned department. 12517-100 Street P 780-539-5200 F 780-532-1741 • www.norlanchrysler.com COMMUNITY NON-PROFITS Grande Prairie Volunteer Services Bureau The Grande Prairie Volunteer Services Bureau Association (GPVSB) is the heartbeat of our community’s voluntary sector. We work collaboratively with individuals, non-profits, educational institutions, workplace volunteer programs, and the Alternative Measures Program, to develop a vibrant, growing community that cares. #103, 9823-116 Avenue T8V 4B4 P 780-538-2727 F 780-539-5986 director@gpvsb.com • www.gpvsb.com DENTISTS South Dental 40 South 40 Dental is a state-of-the-art facility, providing comprehensive care in a warm, relaxing atmosphere. Offering direct billing, sedation dentistry, same day (CEREC) crown restorations, implants, extractions, cosmetic adult braces, and so much more, all in one convenient location! #103-10712-80 Avenue T8W OG9 P 780-539-4222 F 780-539-4208 admin@south40dental.com • www.south40dental.com ENTERTAINMENT Muskoseepi Park Muskoseepi Park is composed of many areas through the heart of the city. Programs, events, special facilities and so much more is located within the park. Centennial park is home to the park pavilion with operations ran out of it. 102 Avenue & 100 Street P 780-538-0451 • www.cityofgp.com GOLF COURSES The Dunes Golf & Winter Club Lush fairways complimented by immaculate greens edged with elegant spires of jack pine & spruce defines The Dunes - northern Alberta’s premier golf course. With views of the Wapiti River valley and glimpses of natural wildlife this 18 Hole public course is as picturesque as challenging. Located on Resources Rd, 4km south of City limits. 60042 TWP RD 704A County of GP No.1 T8W 5K2 P 780-538-4333 F 780-532-9101 golf@thedunes.ca • www.thedunes.ca www.facebook.com/dunesgolfclub HOME DECOR JH Interiors JH Interiors is your local window covering specialist, offering custom-made Hunter Douglas blinds and shades. For superior service, competitive pricing, and complimentary in-home consultations, call Judy at 780-882-8698, or email judhein@gmail.com. Visit our website - www.jhinteriorsgp.com., or check us out on Facebook! 4822-94 Street, T8W 2G7 P 780-882-8698 • judhein@gmail.com • www.jhinteriorsgp.com
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HOUSING The Residence at Points West Living Seniors living at its best, The Residence has 62 Independent Supportive Living suites which are barrier-free, comfortable with full kitchens and a variety of floor plans to choose from. The Residence at Points West attracts seniors who want to maintain their lifestyle in a secure and supportive environment. We enable maximum mobility, with features like roll-in showers, evening meals and extra wide corridors 11460 - 104 Avenue, Grande Prairie, AB T8V 3G9 P 780-357-5706 F 780-357-5710 joanne.freeman@pointswestliving.com • www.pointswestliving.com JEWELLERS Eternity Fine Jewellery & Heirlooms Eternity Fine Jewellery & Heirlooms has become a fixture of downtown Grande Prairie. Locals know it as a friendly place to shop, chat, and dream out loud. We shape our business around three core principles; No Selling. Fit Matters, & Relationships First. Our regular hours are 10:00am - 5:30pm Monday to Friday, and 10:00am to 5:00pm on Saturday. 9918 100 Avenue P 780-538-8427 • www.eternityjewellery.ca MORTGAGE BROKERS The Mortgage Centre-Sky Financial Corporation Let the experts at Mortgage Centre find the right mortgage that saves you money today and helps you build your financial security tomorrow! 206-10134-97 Avenue T8V 7X6 P 780-532-4065 • www.mortgagecentre.com MOTORCYCLE DEALERS Mighty Peace Harley Davidson Harley-Davidson of Grande Prairie is dedicated to building lifelong friendships throughout the Peace region. We aspire to fill ‘your’ Harley-Davidson dreams by providing trusted, personalized customer service. We welcome you to join our family! 12401 - 99 Street, T8V6Y5 P 780-882-8883 • info@mphd.ca • www.mphd.ca
REAL ESTATE LEASING & PROPERTY MANAGEMENT Grande Prairie Place Enterprises Grande Prairie Place Enterprises understands what people want in buildings and has been getting acquainted with business leaders since 1996. For your convenience, Grande Prairie Place Enterprises is located on the main floor of 214 Place. Local businesses to international corporations call our buildings home-you can too! Leases available for 214 Place, Nordic Court, O’Brien Place, and the Professional building. For a list of preferred suppliers, contractors, and designers, we can assist you to customize your new space to ensure your office is brought to life in an exceptional fashion. 214 Place - 9909 102 Street P 780-539-4015 F 780-539-0644 www.gppe.ca RETAIL Prairie Mall The largest indoor retail shopping centre in northwestern Alberta and northeastern British Columbia. In operation since March, 1975, the Prairie Mall has become the predominant shopping centre in northwestern Alberta, with over 90 merchants of local, national, and international roots. Open 7 days a week, with the only exceptions being Christmas Day, New Year's Day, and Easter Sunday. 11801-100 Street T8V 3Y2 P 780-532-1810 • www.shopprairiemall.com STORAGE FACILITIES Maxim Storage Inc. Grande Prairie’s storage solution! Full line of moving supplies. Whether you are moving, looking for a home storage solution or need storage for your business, Maxim is here to help meet your storage needs! We offer a variety of storage solutions...Heated storage units, RV storage in enclosed units only, Unheated storage units, business documents/stock storage, Full line of moving and packing supplies. Our friendly and helpful staff is always available to help get you started! 7701 Resources Rd, T8V 0N1 P 780-538-3288 info@maximstorage.ca • www.maximstorage.ca
OPTOMETRISTS Aurora Eye Centre At Aurora Eye Care you will find a team of caring professionals led by Dr. Pamela Giles, Dr. Kyla Hunter and Dr. Kent Manville. They offer direct billing to a number of insurance companies, and invite you to come in and visit their brand new facility. Call (780) 513-2020 to book your appointment today! #101-9920-92 Street, T8X 0E7 P 780-513-2020 www.auroraeyecare.ca PUBS & SPORTS BARS Crown & Anchor The Crown & Anchor Public House is proud to be the only local bar to offer entertainment 6 nights a week. Check out our entertainer schedule at www.crownandanchorgp.ca to mark your favorites or show off your talent at Karaoke on Sundays. Stop by for dinner and enjoy one of the daily specials. 8022-100 Street P 780-532-5444 crownandanchor1@hotmail.com www.crownandanchorgp.ca
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