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	<title>Grande Prairie Regional Tourism Association</title>
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		<title>Peace Region Dice Run-Welcome Barbeque</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Jul 2010 03:14:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Title: Peace Region Dice Run-Welcome BarbequeLocation: Grande Prairie-Centre 2000 11330-106 StreetLink out: Click hereDescription: Plans are underway for the 2010 Peace Country Dice Run!   This years event will include a historical view of the Peace Country from Grande Prairie to Manning.  To register call 1-800-215-4535.
August 27 Welcome to Grande Prairie
Barbeque, social evening
Aug [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Title: </strong>Peace Region Dice Run-Welcome Barbeque<br /><strong>Location: </strong>Grande Prairie-Centre 2000 11330-106 Street<br /><strong>Link out: </strong><a href="http://www.ridenorth.ca"  target="_blank">Click here</a><br /><strong>Description: </strong>Plans are underway for the 2010 Peace Country Dice Run!   This years event will include a historical view of the Peace Country from Grande Prairie to Manning.  To register call 1-800-215-4535.</p>
<p>August 27 Welcome to Grande Prairie<br />
Barbeque, social evening<br />
Aug 28<br />
9 a.m.  North America’s Largest Sundial, Grande Prairie</p>
<p>10 a.m. -12:30 p.m. Journey to Historic Dunvegan Park – park tour, lunch, tour greenhouses, get some ice cream!  Lunch will be available from Sandy’s Burger Barn at the Park.  Several lunch specials to choose from.  Ice Cream is optional.  Grande Prairie to Dunvegan approx 116km ( fuel available in Rycroft)</p>
<p>World&#8217;s Largest Railroad Spike &#8211; Hines Cree<br />
1. p.m. End of Steel Museum – Hines Creek &#8211; visit the new taxidermy building, featuring the many<br />
animals of the Boreal forest.  Then it is onto the World’s Largest Railroad Spike.  UFA fuel stop</p>
<p>From Hines Creek we head to Manning to see the coolest museum in the Peace Country.  The Battle River Museum features thousands of items including an albino moose, two  headed calf and antique tractor display.  While in Manning we certainly won’t miss the World’s only HOOSE!  Fuel stop in Manning – approx 171 km from Dunvegan Park to Manning ( fuel available in Fairview and Grimshaw)</p>
<p>6 p.m. Half way from Manning to Peace River is the lovely Hamlet of Dixonville.  Claiming to have the World’s Smallest Mall, Dixonville will host our Bike Rodeo and the County of Northern Lights will serve up a b-b-que with the works!  Then we depart for Peace River. Approx. 100 km from Manning to Peace River.</p>
<p>Back in Peace River, Riders can socialize and play a little Peace Country Trivia before turning in for the night.</p>
<p>August 29   Breakfast buffet at the Sawridge Inn, Special Rider Rate<br />
Riders are welcome to visit the Peace River Museum from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. </p>
<p>12-ft-monument overlooking Peace River Valley<br />
At 10 a.m. we are heading up the hill to the 12 Foot Davis Memorial Site.  Here lie the remains of Henry Fuller Davis, overlooking the beautiful Peace River Valley and the Town of Peace River.</p>
<p>11 a.m.  No trip to the Peace Country would be complete without heading down the Shaftesbury Trail and taking a pleasure cruise across the</p>
<p>Shaftesbury Trail &#8211; Ride along the Mighty Peace River<br />
mighty Peace River on the tug boat powered Shaftesbury Ferry.</p>
<p>Leaving the valley we will head to Grande Prairie Regional College – Fairview Campus to tour Canada’s Only Harley Davidson Training Institute, have a wind up celebration and say our good bye’s until next year!  Peace River to Fairview approx 110 km.  Fuel available in Fairview.</p>
<p>Registration fee: $20 ( proceeds to local charity).  To register call 1-800-215-4535.  For more info, give us a call or email: info@mightypeace.com<br />
Dice run : we will be playing the bottom half of a Yatzee game on the tour.  Games are $5 each person, grand prize is a $100 gas certificate!<br />
The Sawridge Inn is offering 20% off for all guest booking with code BIKE.  Book your room before August 15 and you  will be entered to win one free night stay.<br /><strong>Date: </strong>2010-08-27</p>
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		<title>Motel 6</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Jul 2010 16:50:44 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[15402-102 street
Grande Prairie, AB
T8V OP7
Phone: 780-830-7744
Toll Free: 1-866-955-7744
Fax: 780-830-7745
Email: darcy@pomeroygroup.ca
Web Site: http://
132 guest rooms-High Speed Internet-Pet Friendly-32 IN. Plasma TVs in rooms-Fridge and microwave
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>15402-102 street<br />
Grande Prairie, AB<br />
T8V OP7</p>
<p>Phone: 780-830-7744<br />
Toll Free: 1-866-955-7744<br />
Fax: 780-830-7745</p>
<p>Email: darcy@pomeroygroup.ca<br />
Web Site: <a href="http:///">http://</a></p>
<p>132 guest rooms-High Speed Internet-Pet Friendly-32 IN. Plasma TVs in rooms-Fridge and microwave</p>
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		<title>Holiday INN Express</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Jul 2010 16:34:49 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[10226-117, Avenue, Grande Prairie AB, T8V 7S5
phone:780-814-9446
Fax:780-814-9684
Toll Free: 877-814-9336
Web Site: http://www.pomeroygroup.ca
102 guest rooms, free hot, and cold breakfast, fitness center, pool and hot tub, meeting facilities and business centre.
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>10226-117, Avenue, Grande Prairie AB, T8V 7S5<br />
phone:780-814-9446<br />
Fax:780-814-9684<br />
Toll Free: 877-814-9336<br />
Web Site: http://www.pomeroygroup.ca</p>
<p>102 guest rooms, free hot, and cold breakfast, fitness center, pool and hot tub, meeting facilities and business centre.</p>
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		<title>“A Chair Affair”</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Jun 2010 23:32:32 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Title: “A Chair Affair”Location: The Community Village-Grande PrairieLink out: Click hereDescription: Join The Community Village Society of the Peace for “A Chair Affair”
This Saturday from 6:00-10:00pm in The Community Village Courtyard!
This Garden Party style auction evening features Wooden Chairs and Wishing Wells painted by local artists and sold to the highest bidders, all to support [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Title: </strong>“A Chair Affair”<br /><strong>Location: </strong>The Community Village-Grande Prairie<br /><strong>Link out: </strong><a href="http://thecommunityvillage.ca"  target="_blank">Click here</a><br /><strong>Description: </strong>Join The Community Village Society of the Peace for “A Chair Affair”<br />
This Saturday from 6:00-10:00pm in The Community Village Courtyard!</p>
<p>This Garden Party style auction evening features Wooden Chairs and Wishing Wells painted by local artists and sold to the highest bidders, all to support The Community Village in its efforts to serve the marginalized population of Grande Prairie.</p>
<p>Live entertainment by Celeigh Cardinal, a one-of-a-kind Butterfly Raffle, exquisite appetizers by Chef Gavin, a Wine Bar, and other unique additions are sure to make this year’s event truly memorable &#8230; we hope to see you there!!!</p>
<p>Tickets are $30, available at www.crystalcentre.com<br />
More information on the cause is available at www.thecommunityvillage.ca<br /><strong>Start Time: </strong>6:00 pm<br /><strong>Date: </strong>2010-06-05<br /><strong>End Time: </strong>10:00 pm</p>
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		<title>Valleyview &amp; District Horse Show</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 12 Jan 2010 18:00:11 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Title: Valleyview &#38; District Horse Show
Location: Valleyview
Link out: Click here
Description: 780-524-3473
Start Date: 2010-06-04
End Date: 2010-06-05
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<strong>Location: </strong>Valleyview<br />
<strong>Link out: </strong><a href="http://valleyviewagsociety.ca" target="_blanck">Click here</a><br />
<strong>Description: </strong>780-524-3473<br />
<strong>Start Date: </strong>2010-06-04<br />
<strong>End Date: </strong>2010-06-05</p>
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		<title>Piecemakers Quilt Guild</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 04 Jan 2010 16:36:11 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Title: Piecemakers Quilt GuildDescription: Call 780-402-3090Date: 2009-12-31
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		<title>East Coast Party!</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 31 Dec 2009 16:33:40 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Title: East Coast Party!Location: Rock City\&#8217;Description: Call 780-831-7320 for more informationDate: 2009-01-02
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		<title>Book Launch-\&#8221;The Grande Prairie of the Great Northland\&#8221;</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov 2009 15:47:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Title: Book Launch-\&#8221;The Grande Prairie of the Great Northland\&#8221;Location: County of GP OfficeDescription: This 330 page hard cover history of the Grande Prairie No. 1 covers the phoenomenal growth and development of the newly formed County, the maturing of the ag industry, and impact of energy industry, forestry industry and the people who were part [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Title: </strong>Book Launch-\&#8221;The Grande Prairie of the Great Northland\&#8221;<br /><strong>Location: </strong>County of GP Office<br /><strong>Description: </strong>This 330 page hard cover history of the Grande Prairie No. 1 covers the phoenomenal growth and development of the newly formed County, the maturing of the ag industry, and impact of energy industry, forestry industry and the people who were part of theses dramatic changes. Join Dr. Leonard when he speaks at the County office December 6 2009 at 2-4:30pm<br /><strong>Start Time: </strong>14:00<br /><strong>Date: </strong>2009-12-06<br /><strong>End Time: </strong>16:30</p>
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		<title>AIDA-Musical by Elton John &amp; Tim Rice</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:14:38 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Title: AIDA-Musical by Elton John &#038; Tim RiceLocation: Douglas Cardinal TheatreDescription: Disney\&#8217;s Musical by Elton John and Tim Rice -Purchase tickets at the Crystal Centre (780) 538-0387Start Date: 2010-10-08End Date: 2010-10-23
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		<title>Annual Open House- Ainsworth, Canfor, Weyerhaeuser</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:29:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Title: Annual Open House- Ainsworth, Canfor, WeyerhaeuserLocation: Stonebridge Hotel, Richmond A &#038; B 12102-100 Street Grande PrairieDescription: The intent of the open house is to provide an opportunity to discuss, Forest Operating Plans, the impact of Mountain Beetle, Sustainable Forest Management plans Etc. Representatives from each organization are on hand and can answer any questions [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Title: </strong>Annual Open House- Ainsworth, Canfor, Weyerhaeuser<br /><strong>Location: </strong>Stonebridge Hotel, Richmond A &#038; B 12102-100 Street Grande Prairie<br /><strong>Description: </strong>The intent of the open house is to provide an opportunity to discuss, Forest Operating Plans, the impact of Mountain Beetle, Sustainable Forest Management plans Etc. Representatives from each organization are on hand and can answer any questions you may have. Call 780-539-8485 for more information<br /><strong>Start Time: </strong>16:00<br /><strong>Date: </strong>2009-11-25<br /><strong>End Time: </strong>19:30</p>
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