20 Friday, February 19, 2010 Extracurricular Games ULUNEWS Nitehawk Revitalized THE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER OF THE ARCTIC WINTER GAMES www.dailyherald-tribune.com • www.awg2010.org Friday, February 19, 2010 Activities Ski hill ready to welcome visitors 2010 Arctic Winter Games Exhibit Heritage Discovery Centre - Centre 2000, 11330 – 106th Street Monday - Friday: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm The Leisure Centre Pool Saturday - Sunday: 10:00 am – 4:30 pm 8 Featuring: Arctic Winter Games Schedule Welcoming the world •The History of the Games •The Arctic Winter Games Pin Collection March 6-14, 2010 •Stained Glass Drums from each contingent. •Artifacts from the Circumpolar World During the Arctic Winter games why not warm up at The Leisure Centre •Admission for this exhibit is free. •If you are interested in a group tour, please phone ahead to (780)-532-5790. Enjoy our swimming pool, waterslide, hot tub and dry sauna with additional public swim times Monday thru Friday from 1-3pm Grande Prairie Museum’s Polar Challenge 10329 – 101 Avenue (Across the bridge from Muskoseepi Park) SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY Monday, March 8 – Friday, March 12, 2010 Program Times: 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. or 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Age of group: Suitable for ages 6 and up. 5:30-6am 6-6:30am Participate in the Grande Prairie Museum’s Polar Challenge! Learn to play traditional Inuit Games and how User User Groups User Groups User Groups User Groups User Groups Cultural these games relate to life in the Polar region. The cost of the program is included with the price of regular 6:30-7am Group Sharing Sharing Sharing Sharing Sharing admission to the Grande Prairie Museum. Special group rates are available for this program. Please call Rental With Lane With Lane With Lane With Lane With Lane Ambassador the program coordinator at (780) 830-7086 for more information or to schedule your program. 7-7:30am Swim Swim Swim Swim Swim 1’s a Purchase, 2’s a Pair, 3’s a Congeries! 7:30-8am Celeigh Grande Prairie Museum Rodacker/ Campbell Gallery 8-8:30am Lane Swim & Why do people collect? The fascination of objects is the foundation of any individual or museum collec- 8:30-9am Cardinal Limited tion. In this exhibit, local and regional community members showcase their treasured private collections 9-9:30am Edition which celebrate the diversity of our community culture. Lane Swim & Lane Swim & Lane Swim & Lane Swim & Facility introduced 9:30-10am Family Swim Ltd. Edition Ltd. Edition Ltd. Edition Ltd. Edition Maintenance The Heritage of Winter Sports in the Peace Country: 10-10:30am Family Family Family Family offi cially An Evening of Reminiscences 10:30-11am 11-11:30am Lane Swim & Thursday, March 4, 2010 • 7:00pm • Grande Prairie Museum Lane Swim Public Swim 12 11:30-12 pm Fitness Place Schedule - Drop in Classes 12-12:30pm Lane Swim & 12:30-1pm User Group Ltd. 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Spring Schedule in effect until June 27, 2010* 7-7:30pm User Group Family Swim Honouring the Weight Room Schedule 7:30-8pm Family Rentals Public Swim Public Swim (Stay For Public) Public Swim Family Swim visiting MONDAY - FRIDAY SATURDAY & SUNDAY 8-8:30pm Swim Public Swim contingents 5:30am - 9:30pm 9:00am - 9:00pm Lane Swim 8:30-9pm Childcare Services - Monday - Friday 9-11:30am 9-9:30pm Lane Swim Lane Swim Lane Swim Rental Our Childcare service is available for children 8 months to 6 years. 9:30-10pm Mikki Redlick, marketing manager at the New Horizon Co-Op, says they decorated the windows at the Co-op to send a message of welcome to the Games. Space Rental Rental Space visitors. Participate in fi tness, weight training, or swimming while your child enjoys a supervised playtime. Please 10-10:30pm Space 18 send your child with small, nutritious snack time. No food containing nuts please 10:30-11pm ERIKA SHERK For Ulu News All snacks must be labeled with child’s name • Day until the Games Downtown opens its arms to the Games 15 Erika Sherk nine contingents participating. discuss what could be done to make pretty much instantly, says Rice. For Ulu News “What we wanted was to make all the visiting athletes feel at home. Th e stores will put up their contin- get it the athletes and spectators feel wel- They came up with the adoption gent’s flag in their window, have an The City of Grande Prairie welcomes Downtown businesses are taking come, but we didn’t really have any idea about a month ago as a way information display inside and host a it to a whole new level in welcoming sense of what we could do,” says to show visitors “true Grande Prai- massive card of congratulations that all visitors & participants! online Arctic Winter Games participants to Helen Rice, director of the Grande rie hospitality,” she says. She asked people will be encouraged to sign. www.dailyheraldtribune.com Grande Prairie. Prairie DownTown Association. downtown businesses to sign up if Nine businesses are “adopting” the She met with Games officials to they were interested and the list fi lled See Downtown on Page 2 2 Friday, February 19, 2010 Friday, February 19, 2010 19 ULU•News ULU•News Phyllis Finch, Downtown receptionist at the Daily Herald-Trib- Continued from front Th e card will be presented to each contin- une, really cap- gent’s chefs de mission. It will also be a good tures the spirit of the Arc- way for people to find out more about the tic Winter Games and visiting contingents, as some are from as far away as Russia and Greenland. “It’s a learn- the pageantry of wel- ing experience plus a fun experience,” Rice coming the circumpo- says. Rice adds she hopes that there will be a lar world to our city. connection between the businesses and their Phyllis spearheaded adopted contingent, that it will be a good the eff orts to paint Ulu opportunity for the visitors and their hosts to get to know each other. murals on the windows “We hope they feel really proud as well as of the newspaper’s offi ces really pleased that the community appreci- ates their participation,” she says, “We hope on Clairmont Road. it gives them that little extra stimulus to per- form outstandingly.” NICK KUHL for Ulu News New Horizon Co-op is one of the nine sup- porting a contingent. Th ey don’t know which one yet, says Mikki Redlick, marketing man- ager, but it hasn’t held them back from paint- ing their massive storefront windows with PROUD SPONSOR OF Arctic Winter Games designs. “We wanted to do something in support of the Games, we thought we could at least dec- orate our store,” she says. Th e windows were painted in early February. “My inspiration ERIKA SHERK for Ulu News was to hopefully start a chain reaction and have everybody else on Richmond Avenue Helen Rice holds up some examples of the fl ags that will be in the windows of downtown businesses that adopt contingents. paint their windows as well,” she says. an absolutely fantastic event and we’re going businesses to decorate and urges them to be Lingerie House, The Powder Room, Roots, It’s a “heartfelt” thing, businesses decorat- to do everything we can to support them and ready to go by March 5. Th e nine businesses Sportswear Plus, Tangles Hair Salon, Won- ing to welcome the participants, says Red- accommodate them while they’re here.” adopting contingents are Tito’s Restaurant, derland Toy and Hobby and New Horizon lick. “I think the message is that we think it’s Rice says she’s encouraging all downtown Acropolis Restaurant and Pub, Victoria’s Attic Co-op. 9712-99 Ave # P PHONE: (780) 539-3230 Good Luck Athletes! Your 1 dealer in the peace F FAX: (780) 539-3883 • Skidoo • Seadoo • Canam • Spyder • Kawasaki • Bikes • Quads • Harbercraft Jetboats • Campion Lake Boats • Sales & Service PPLAYFAIR [email protected] Proud Sponsor of the ATHLETICS LTD. 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For guidance and assistance to enable your company to develop and Meeting Location maintain a Health & Safety program that is capable of providing adequate Grande Prairie due diligence defense and above average audit results, including: Construction Association • Personal contact with an ACSA representative Best Wishes 9614A 105 St. • Information regarding scheduled safety training Grande Prairie, AB (may request additional/local safety training) • Become aware of and have input into current health & safety issues • You can ask questions and get answers from qualifi ed safety practitioners to all the Athletes and Meeting Dates: • There will be an educational/training component at most meetings February 8, 11:30am • There will be review/information regarding any new regulations/codes April 26, 6:00pm • You can help the committee - the committee can help you June 7, 11:30am September 13, 6:00pm Congratulations November 8, 11:30am Making Safety a way of Life! 1-800-661-2272 Grande Prairie on a job Well Done! Regional Safety Alberta Construction www.acsa-safety.org Committee Safety Association 18 Friday, February 19, 2010 Friday, February 19, 2010 3 Ulu • News Ulu • News Volunteer Profi le Volunteered up! Good job GP! IRA REDWOOD: Northern Hemisphere, FEATURED VOLUNTEER and for the most part, provide opportunities to Director of Volunteers for the 2010 With family roots going Arctic Winter Games, Linda Craik, First Nation and other back three generations remote northern com- has a big thank-you to send out to in the Grande Prairie the residents of Grande Prairie and munities that would not area, Ira Redwood sees be available otherwise. surrounding communities who have the 2010 Arctic Win- stepped up for Games duty. ter Games as a way to “It also seems to me the The Games committee has keep active and involved Arctic athletes are just as attained its volunteer goal. in the community. passionate about the indi- Th rough the support of those from vidual sports they’re com- the City of Grande Prairie, through- “Community work is very peting in as any Olympic out the Peace Country, and around much in my blood,” says athlete,” explains Red- the circumpolar world, the mandate Redwood, who has volunteered with wood, an experienced snowshoer, has been fulfi lled. the Kinsmen Club of Canada, the and downhill and cross-country skier. Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Scouts “The strength of the Games is in “I’ve learned more about dog-sled- its volunteer core and once again Canada, the Salmon River Water- shed Roundtable, and other natural- ding (or mushing). Grande Prai- Grande Prairie and area has shown rie is a great place to be hold- an overwhelming commitment,” ist groups, ranging from grunt work, to public speaker, to president. ing these Games, since it already said Craik. has much of the infrastructure “The volunteering of support, “Being active in one’s commu- needed for such an event. “ skills and time just sets a wonderful nity is a critical part of anyone’s example and is greatly appreciated.” well-being, in my mind. Knowing Redwood, who works as a civil lab Craik reminds all volunteers who that you’ve done a good job, with- technologist at the Grande Prai- have been called with confi rmation, out any other incentive than to rie offi ce of Genivar, feels the that they should attend one of three do good, is vastly rewarding. “ most rewarding part of the vol- offi cial registration sessions at which unteer experience is meeting a Redwood, born in the year Grande number of wonderful, positive, they will receive official accredita- Prairie became incorporated as tion and Games wear. co-operative people – some of a city, found out about the Arc- whom are his old schoolmates! These will be Feb. 21 (noon to 6 tic Winter Games via a television p.m.); Feb. 24 (5-9 p.m.); and Feb. 27 DAMIEN WOOD For Ulu News broadcast – on someone else’s “The best thing about the Games, (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.) all at Teresa Sar- though, is to be just out there, Marie Buck signs up as a greeter with Cliff Turner, co-chairman of set! With his curiosity piqued, he gent Hall in the Montrose Cultural did some research on the Games. helping the athletes and specta- Centre (new library complex) on 103 accommodations with the 2010 Arctic Winter Games Host Society, at tors have the time of their lives.” Ave. the fi nal volunteer rally. The Games committee has now attained its “These Games are unique to the volunteer goal of 2,500.

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Joanne Ballance, Arctic Winter Games chairwoman of public relations, displays a banner created by the Grande Prairie Regional College to celebrate the Games’ arrival. to the 2010 Arctic Winter Games Time to put on party clothes! and wish you all the best of luck!

Grande Prai- and flags will festoon the commu- that have already given very gener- are a once-in-a-lifetime opportu- “To really show our warmth and nity once she and her committee ously of their money and services nity for people here to get involved, how welcoming we are to these vis- rie businesses have fi nished their work. and we’re really encouraging those says Doug Hare, associate publisher itors, that really is true pageantry are encouraged “It’s a way to honour the contin- sponsors to take it one more level and advertising manager. too,” she says. “We’re hoping to see gents and let them know that all of and announce how proud they are It’s also a chance to show the out- the community come out in full to bring out the their hard work to get to the Games to be a supporter of the Games,” of-town participants that the city is support.” banners and fl ags is valued by the community,” says Ballance says. pleased to host them. If people want to show even more to welcome the Games Ballance, who is chairwoman of This might mean decorating a “With the athletes, it shows them support, they can buy Games wear public relations and marketing. storefront or changing their signs that this city is behind all of them,” so they’re kitted out in the official Ballance and her team have been to include messages of congratula- he says. It’s representative of how colours or purchase clappers and Erika Sherk working for months to ensure that tions or welcome. There are post- welcoming the city is in general, he cowbells from the Arctic Winter Grande Prairie is all dressed up for ers and fl ags at the Games offi ce for says, “I’m sure that Grande Prairie Games store, Ballance says. For Ulu News its big party March 6-13. people to put up in their windows, crowds will cheer for all athletes.” Many businesses have already When the anticipated 2,000 par- Th ey will be hanging six-foot-tall she says. When it comes to Grande Prai- gone full-out and she’s encouraging ticipants and 3,000 visitors arrive banners on 120 lampposts around The Daily Herald Tribune is one rie’s individuals and families, Bal- everyone else to join in. in Grande Prairie, Joanne Ballance the city, she says. She is also asking of the many businesses decorated lance says they can show their pag- “The Games start on March 6 so is rallying the city to pull out all the that the businesses get into the dec- in Games-inspired designs. eantry by simply showing up at if we could have our game face on stops welcoming them. orating spirit. Community involvement is events and doing just that, cheering and be ready to roll March 3, that Brightly-coloured banners, signs “We have hundreds of sponsors always important and the Games their hearts out. would be fantastic.” 4 Friday, February 19, 2010 Friday, February 19, 2010 17 Ulu • News Ulu • News Games naturally bring vitality home By Erika Sherk the day off to watch snowshoeing, ritories, Nunavut and Egypt. For Ulu News dog mushing or Dene Games? It’s a great time to be home. Having a massive group of peo- I remember volunteering for ple from exotic Arctic places such the Canada Winter Games in t’s hard to describe the way as Russia and Greenland suddenly 1995. Armed with a hockey puck a city changes when over descend on your city – enormously and ice cream pail of snow, I ear- I pleased and excited to be there – nestly packed holes in the ice 2,000 young athletes and their entourages arrive en masse. pumps excitement into the air with for the fi gure skaters. Th e expe- Th e streets instantly get a the oxygen and carbon dioxide. rience always stuck with me. lot more colourful. Suddenly It was impossible to be blase It’s inspiring to be around top- there are bright-eyed, track- about the Games. One of my notch young athletes. It’s also suited youth everywhere. favourite parts was the little Rus- inspiring to be shown the feats of I was lucky enough to live in Yel- sian competitors who kept turn- which Grande Prairie is capable. lowknife during the 2008 Arctic ing up at my offi ce, lost and look- Every once in a while, a city Winter Games. I’d been there for ing for the bathroom. My col- needs a big event to remind over a year and knew the city as leagues and I would fi ght over who everyone what can be accom- a bright community full of activ- got to help our endearing visi- plished when everyone pitches ity. Well, my vibrant city positively tors, language barrier notwith- in for something good. exploded when the Games came. standing. It brightened up life – It is going to be a fantastic show Th e community was trans- how often did I get to chat with starting March 6 and I will be there formed. Games action was at every a 15-year-old speed skater from all the way, capturing the great corner. I would drive home from the Yamal province of Russia? stories that always accompany work and see the snowboarders fl y- Now, there are just a cou- such a major gathering of talent. ing down their revamped gravel ple of weeks until the Games If you’ve got one of those sto- pit, I would hear the drum danc- arrive in Grande Prairie and ries, let me know. I’d love to ing from the Dene Games tent I too am enormously pleased pepper you with questions as I walked on the frozen trails and excited to be here, cover- and get out my camera. of Frame Lake. Th ere were con- ing the lead-up for Ulu News. NICK KUHL For Ulu News certs and cultural entertainment A Beaverlodge native, I have ••• at every turn. And the specta- fi nally returned home after uni- Erika Sherk is the lead Daniel Baxter of SpeedPro Signs tightens up one of the new Arctic Winter Games banners tor options for sports were sud- versity in Ottawa and three years correspondent for Ulu News for along 100 Avenue. He put dozens of similar banners promoting the Games, which open March denly overwhelming: Did you take as a reporter in the Northwest Ter- the 2010 Arctic Winter Games. 6, along 100 Avenue, 68 Avenue and Resources Road.

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REMO ZACCAGNA ence of working in a busy atmosphere,” he We are proud to be a For Ulu News explained. “Th ere’s all those things and then, you Bronze Sponsor of the Youths interested in getting a taste of the know, for somebody if they’re not sure what culinary world had until earlier this week to they want to do, it’s a great thing for them to ARCTIC WINTER GAMES apply to participate in a food mentorship come in and try it out, see if it’s their cup of program sponsored by the organizers of the tea and then they can actually carry on with upcoming Arctic Winter Games. it from there.” Good Luck to all the athletes. During the Games, two local restau- Doucette-Chalifoux said the number rants, Jake’s Down South and Padrino’s of hours someone would work during the Come join us and be active in your community. Italian Ristorante, will be serving a special Games, whether it’s a day or two or more, st rd menu of dishes from around the circumpo- would depend on how many people sign We meet 1 & 3 Th ursday of every month. lar world. up. Th e Elks donate $25,000 + to the community each year! Games organizers partnered with Jake’s “We haven’t really set the parameters ... In to allow up to four students between the the beginning the program was going to be, ages of 15 and 21 to work with a mentor to if we had them in November, we were actu- Grande Prairie Elks #285 • For more information call: help with the entire process from prepping ally going to have them prep and cater a few Ed @ 780-539-6982 or Ken @ 780-539-5865 to cooking to catering. of the Arctic Winter Games functions in Jan- The initial application deadline was the uary and February, so they would have had end of November, but was pushed back some experience prior,” she said. because nobody has come forward, much “So now, to be honest, it’s going to be left to the amazement of Chantale Doucette- up to Jake’s as to how many days that they Chalifoux, the head of culture for the can have them in there.” • Best Rates • Residential Lines of Credit Games. “Our industry always needs people, and it • 100% Financing Available • Discharge Bankrupts After 2 “I am (surprised).” is a fun industry. 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Any corrections not provided by 3:00 pm one day prior to publication become the full responsibility ofof the client the athletes and volunteers Michael’s Flooring Canada Serving P 780-532-1110 Grande Prairie F 780-532-2120 Proud 780-532-8680 since 1913 Grande Prairie, AB to lend Proud supporter of the www.dailyheraldtribune.com a hand Arctic Winter Games 8 Friday, February 19, 2010 Friday, February 19, 2010 13 Ulu • News Ulu • News statehood was granted in 1959. Gold rushes American states, with fewer than 650,000 were abundant in Fairbanks, Nome, Iditarod, residents, primarily along the railway route Contingent Profi le: Hope and Juneau, copper strikes at Kenne- between Anchorage and Fairbanks. About cott, and oil rushes on the Kenai Peninsula 30% of the state’s population is aboriginal, and along the North Slope have all contrib- Aleuts and Inuit peoples. Team Alaska uted to Alaska’s diverse economy and popu- The capital city, Juneau, is located in the lation. It was the major gateway to the Klond- Panhandle along the 1,000-mile Inside Pas- Th e largest of the American states was once ike gold rush in the Yukon, and is now expe- sage that shelters shipping from the North a part of imperial Russia. riencing a rebirth of this fabled industry in Pacifi c storm track. Purchased from the Czar in 1867 for $7.2 both southeastern and interior regions. Th e largest city, Anchorage, is the market- million, Alaska remained a territory until Alaska is one of the least populous of the ing and service centre for Alaska’s industrial and tourism base as well as the North Pacifi c Continued from 12 “So we wanted to make sure that we air cargo industry. could show the participants our culture. It’s Fairbanks, the ‘Golden Heart’ of the state’s the primary celestial landmark and naviga- “Until I actually learned about the cultural moments like this that are quite rewarding interior, has seen a rapid expansion in gold tional guide in the northern latitudes. The aspect of it I had no idea what kind of role I for us that have been working on this for over mining. gold stars of the state’s fl ag are displayed on would play. It’s very exciting and it’s an oppor- three years.” Alaska’s flag represents the constellation a blue background. tunity for me to meet new people and to get “The Arctic Winter Games place equal Ursus major, the Big Dipper or Great Bear, Alaska’s team colours are blue and gold. out there and explore the other cultures. priority on sports and culture and we’re truly “As a musician and a Métis woman I’ve proud to make today’s announcement,” added always held strongly to the richness of my her- Jackie Clayton, director of culture and ceremo- itage, making it a foundation to each of the nies. many paths I’ve chosen to explore.” “The appointment of a culture ambassa- “Th e passion that she brings, and the music dor helps us to promote the cultural aspect of and the pride in her heritage it what makes her the Games by highlighting an individual who ULUNEWS the perfect fi t for our organization,” said Deb- makes culture and heritage part of her life THE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER OF THE ARCTIC WINTER GAMES bie Reid, president of the AWG host society. daily.” “Her personal philosophy in holding pride “We’re going to welcome the circumpolar Publishers Editor-in-Chief in her cultural background leads to a stronger north to our community and our intent as a Th e Daily Herald-Tribune Fred Rinne and more grounded person, and that’s what host society is really to make their experience we’re hoping that our participants will take the best ever,” said Leigh Goldie, director of Contributors away from this experience with us,” she con- care and comfort. Publisher Erika Sherk Nick Kuhl Damien Wood tinued. “And when you have somebody of the Kent Keebaugh “It is defi nitely important to have a Grande calibre and the quality of Celeigh Cardi- Terry Farrell Remo Zaccagna Prairie perspective on it. We’ve been trying to nal involved with it, you know that you have AWG Committee Liaisons get across that we have a culture here; we just another cog that’s put into place to make sure Associate Publisher/Ad Manager Michelle Dupont Duane Stevenson, Nitehawk manager, stands on top of the new half-pipe built this summer. maybe, as people who live here, don’t recog- that experience is going to be the best they’ve Doug Hare April Weavell nize it. ever had.” Wishing all A new and improved Nitehawk Welcome Athletes the was our summer,” Stevenson says. Having all athletes & Arctic Winter Games the Games coming has made for a busy year, visitors Best of Luck! he says. “It’s worked out very well,” he says, a great reason for “It’s been a lot of work on our parts as well. facility upgrades It’s been quite a draw on staff but also a huge growing opportunity.” Th e new snowmaking machine, which was Same Day Service on cleaning dropped off before 10am Erika Sherk sourced from New York, churned out snow For Ulu News from early December to early January at a rate Located beside the Crystal Centre on 100 St. and 98 Ave. 5 Pin Bowling Public Bowling 7 days a week Licensed Premises of 800 gallons per minute. “We’ve made a tre- Nitehawk Ski Hill has had a major facelift mendous amount of snow,” Stevenson says. 6:00 am – 6:30 pm Monday to Friday for the Arctic Winter Games. Th e hill now has “We’re ready to go.” 6:00 am – 6:00 pm Saturday HJ’s Family a brand-new snowmaking system, a half-pipe The second big project was the half-pipe. 11005 - 100 Street 9650 - 94 Avenue and 4,000 square feet of new chalet space. Construction started in August. “It was a lot of 780-532-7610 • www.crousescleaners.com Bowling Centre • 780-532-4616 Bowling Centre • 780-538-2695 “It’s had a huge impact on us,” says Nite- earthwork,” Stevenson says. Th ey had to clear hawk manager Duane Stevenson, “having the the brush, build berms and ensure proper cause of the Arctic Winter Games. It gave us drainage for the 83 m long, 13 feet high, 13 the legs to go to the provincial and municipal degree half-pipe. The pipe was open for the governments and ask for help. And they came public by mid-January. through.” “It’s very exciting, fantastically exciting,” Some parts of the old snowmaking sys- says Amy Penson, Chair of Snowboarding tem dated back to 1972, Stevenson said. for the Games, of the changes at Nitehawk. “For 12 years we’ve wanted to upgrade the Penson has known the ski hill for 18 years as a snowmaking system.” Nitehawk received skier, employee, management and volunteer. a $500,000 grant from the Alberta govern- She says the Games-fuelled improvements ment last June. The ski hill had to come up have been on “wish lists” for a long time. “We with matching donations from the area and were sending kids to competitions and they’d “the community really came through for us,” never ridden a half-pipe before.” Now the club says Stevenson, with local businesses giving is more competitive and more confi dent, she $200,000 worth of pipe, trucking services and says. welders, naming just a few of the donations Continued on 3 that came through. ••• Installing the system was to take two years, Fort McMurray’s Scott Goodridge, a member but it’s already over 85% complete. “That of Team Alberta North, boards at Nitehawk. 12 Friday, February 19, 2010 Friday, February 19, 2010 9 Ulu • News Ulu • News Nitehawk will be Games cultural ambassador introduced rockin’ and rollin’ Celeigh Cardinal welcomes chance to represent city’s arts for Games: Stevenson and cultural community Continued from 8 “It’s going to be nighttime with music, lights, skiing NICK KUHL and snowboarding, it is going to be a party!” she says. For Ulu News Th e half-pipe will be lit up the night of Wednesday, March 10 for the hybrid freestyle skiing and snow- The Arctic Winter Games added another major compo- boarding event during the Games. nent last week when Celeigh Cardinal was named the Cul- And for those who might get cold, there is a lot more tural Ambassador. space inside. Th e chalet is 4,000 square feet bigger now. Cardinal, a 29-year-old singer-songwriter from Grande The City of Grande Prairie, County of Grande Prai- Prairie, said she was initially surprised about being asked to rie and MD of Greenview donated $160,000 together become involved, but has since embraced it and is looking and GPRC donated four school portables. In late Janu- forward to the event’s start March 6. ary, construction was 90% complete. The expanded “It was kind of overwhelming at fi rst, but I’m really hon- cafeteria, locker room, dressing area and food servi- oured and proud to be off ered this opportunity to represent ces space will all be ready for the Games, Stevenson the arts and culture in Grande Prairie,” said Cardinal, who has says. It’s tripled the amount of space the Ski Patrol had been part of the local music scene for more than 10 years. before, he says. “As someone who isn’t very athletic, to be included in the Th e parking lot is double the size as well now to make cultural component helps the Games reach a broader demo- space for nine donated Atco trailers that will serve as graphic. I hope that my participation in this helps represent clubhouses for the visiting athletes. the vibrancy of the culture in our community.” People should know that the ski hill will be open to Cardinal’s role will involve participation in the opening the public during the Games, Stevenson says, which he and closing ceremonies, medal presentations for the tradi- calls a “huge opportunity” for the community. “I don’t tional Dene games, as well as attending and performing at think there’s any other sport in the Arctic Winter Games the multiple gala evenings. where you can participate at the same time you can She was approached about the position in late January. spectate,” he says. “I’ve got some information about the participating coun- ••• tries that I’ll be taking a look at,” Cardinal said. 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From left to right: Division 2 Councillor Sharon Nelson, CAO Bill Rogan, Division 7 Councillor Wilderness RV Park Gravity Mountain Open Frank Lowen, Division 8 Councillor Richard Harpe, Division 4 Councillor Jack O’Toole Hiking trails, clean restrooms, showers, Bike Park Sitting: Division 8 Councillor Leanne Beaupre, Division 9 Councillor Mary Ann Eckstrom, laundry facility and sani-dump station. to the public during the • Lift assisted mountain biking Reeve Everett McDonald, Division 5 Councillor Pat Jacobs, Division 6 Councillor Lois Dueck • 20 Full Services sites • 18 Electric Service sites games for skiing, • Most vertical of any park in Alberta • 20 Wilderness sites boarding or • Most diverse terrain with beginner, intermediate and advanced trails • Large electric service group site great just being a for reunions and company parties • Bike Rental Fleet (Norco & Kona) • Picnic tables, campfire pitsand spectator! • Lessons available with and free firewood certified instructors 8 Friday, February 19, 2010 Friday, February 19, 2010 13 Ulu • News Ulu • News statehood was granted in 1959. Gold rushes American states, with fewer than 650,000 were abundant in Fairbanks, Nome, Iditarod, residents, primarily along the railway route Contingent Profi le: Hope and Juneau, copper strikes at Kenne- between Anchorage and Fairbanks. About cott, and oil rushes on the Kenai Peninsula 30% of the state’s population is aboriginal, and along the North Slope have all contrib- Aleuts and Inuit peoples. Team Alaska uted to Alaska’s diverse economy and popu- The capital city, Juneau, is located in the lation. It was the major gateway to the Klond- Panhandle along the 1,000-mile Inside Pas- Th e largest of the American states was once ike gold rush in the Yukon, and is now expe- sage that shelters shipping from the North a part of imperial Russia. riencing a rebirth of this fabled industry in Pacifi c storm track. Purchased from the Czar in 1867 for $7.2 both southeastern and interior regions. Th e largest city, Anchorage, is the market- million, Alaska remained a territory until Alaska is one of the least populous of the ing and service centre for Alaska’s industrial and tourism base as well as the North Pacifi c Continued from 12 “So we wanted to make sure that we air cargo industry. could show the participants our culture. It’s Fairbanks, the ‘Golden Heart’ of the state’s the primary celestial landmark and naviga- “Until I actually learned about the cultural moments like this that are quite rewarding interior, has seen a rapid expansion in gold tional guide in the northern latitudes. The aspect of it I had no idea what kind of role I for us that have been working on this for over mining. gold stars of the state’s fl ag are displayed on would play. It’s very exciting and it’s an oppor- three years.” Alaska’s flag represents the constellation a blue background. tunity for me to meet new people and to get “The Arctic Winter Games place equal Ursus major, the Big Dipper or Great Bear, Alaska’s team colours are blue and gold. out there and explore the other cultures. priority on sports and culture and we’re truly “As a musician and a Métis woman I’ve proud to make today’s announcement,” added always held strongly to the richness of my her- Jackie Clayton, director of culture and ceremo- itage, making it a foundation to each of the nies. many paths I’ve chosen to explore.” “The appointment of a culture ambassa- “Th e passion that she brings, and the music dor helps us to promote the cultural aspect of and the pride in her heritage it what makes her the Games by highlighting an individual who ULUNEWS the perfect fi t for our organization,” said Deb- makes culture and heritage part of her life THE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER OF THE ARCTIC WINTER GAMES bie Reid, president of the AWG host society. daily.” “Her personal philosophy in holding pride “We’re going to welcome the circumpolar Publishers Editor-in-Chief in her cultural background leads to a stronger north to our community and our intent as a Th e Daily Herald-Tribune Fred Rinne and more grounded person, and that’s what host society is really to make their experience we’re hoping that our participants will take the best ever,” said Leigh Goldie, director of Contributors away from this experience with us,” she con- care and comfort. Publisher Erika Sherk Nick Kuhl Damien Wood tinued. “And when you have somebody of the Kent Keebaugh “It is defi nitely important to have a Grande calibre and the quality of Celeigh Cardi- Terry Farrell Remo Zaccagna Prairie perspective on it. We’ve been trying to nal involved with it, you know that you have AWG Committee Liaisons get across that we have a culture here; we just another cog that’s put into place to make sure Associate Publisher/Ad Manager Michelle Dupont Duane Stevenson, Nitehawk manager, stands on top of the new half-pipe built this summer. maybe, as people who live here, don’t recog- that experience is going to be the best they’ve Doug Hare April Weavell nize it. ever had.” Wishing all A new and improved Nitehawk Welcome Athletes the was our summer,” Stevenson says. Having all athletes & Arctic Winter Games the Games coming has made for a busy year, visitors Best of Luck! he says. “It’s worked out very well,” he says, a great reason for “It’s been a lot of work on our parts as well. facility upgrades It’s been quite a draw on staff but also a huge growing opportunity.” Th e new snowmaking machine, which was Same Day Service on cleaning dropped off before 10am Erika Sherk sourced from New York, churned out snow For Ulu News from early December to early January at a rate Located beside the Crystal Centre on 100 St. and 98 Ave. 5 Pin Bowling Public Bowling 7 days a week Licensed Premises of 800 gallons per minute. “We’ve made a tre- Nitehawk Ski Hill has had a major facelift mendous amount of snow,” Stevenson says. 6:00 am – 6:30 pm Monday to Friday for the Arctic Winter Games. Th e hill now has “We’re ready to go.” 6:00 am – 6:00 pm Saturday HJ’s Family a brand-new snowmaking system, a half-pipe The second big project was the half-pipe. 11005 - 100 Street 9650 - 94 Avenue and 4,000 square feet of new chalet space. Construction started in August. “It was a lot of 780-532-7610 • www.crousescleaners.com Bowling Centre • 780-532-4616 Bowling Centre • 780-538-2695 “It’s had a huge impact on us,” says Nite- earthwork,” Stevenson says. Th ey had to clear hawk manager Duane Stevenson, “having the the brush, build berms and ensure proper cause of the Arctic Winter Games. It gave us drainage for the 83 m long, 13 feet high, 13 the legs to go to the provincial and municipal degree half-pipe. The pipe was open for the governments and ask for help. And they came public by mid-January. through.” “It’s very exciting, fantastically exciting,” Some parts of the old snowmaking sys- says Amy Penson, Chair of Snowboarding tem dated back to 1972, Stevenson said. for the Games, of the changes at Nitehawk. “For 12 years we’ve wanted to upgrade the Penson has known the ski hill for 18 years as a snowmaking system.” Nitehawk received skier, employee, management and volunteer. a $500,000 grant from the Alberta govern- She says the Games-fuelled improvements ment last June. The ski hill had to come up have been on “wish lists” for a long time. “We with matching donations from the area and were sending kids to competitions and they’d “the community really came through for us,” never ridden a half-pipe before.” Now the club says Stevenson, with local businesses giving is more competitive and more confi dent, she $200,000 worth of pipe, trucking services and says. welders, naming just a few of the donations Continued on 3 that came through. ••• Installing the system was to take two years, Fort McMurray’s Scott Goodridge, a member but it’s already over 85% complete. “That of Team Alberta North, boards at Nitehawk. 14 Friday, February 19, 2010 Friday, February 19, 2010 7 Ulu • News Ulu • News GET The rewards of YOUR GAMES sports competition petitive spirit in athletic competitions, the Arctic Winter Games have always empha- GEAR! sized fair play over the need for victory. 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A carved walrus wraps itself ing in weekly, check it out: The medal’s name and shape are borrowed around the tusk at the base, and a carved Monday-Wednesday 9 - 5 p.m. from the all-purpose knife traditionally used bear clings to the tusk’s upper reaches, sym- by the Inuit. Ulus are awarded in bronze, sil- bolizing the eff orts of participants to reach for Th ursday & Friday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. ver, and gold; recognizing the hard work the top through their endeavours. Saturdays, 10 a.m. -6 p.m. and commitment of athletes with a unique Sundays & Holidays 12 noon - 5 p.m. memento from the North. 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Italian Ristorante, will be serving a special Games, whether it’s a day or two or more, st rd menu of dishes from around the circumpo- would depend on how many people sign We meet 1 & 3 Th ursday of every month. lar world. up. Th e Elks donate $25,000 + to the community each year! Games organizers partnered with Jake’s “We haven’t really set the parameters ... 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#103 9839-103 AVENUE PHONE: 780-539-0636 18 Friday, February 19, 2010 Friday, February 19, 2010 3 Ulu • News Ulu • News Volunteer Profi le Volunteered up! Good job GP! IRA REDWOOD: Northern Hemisphere, FEATURED VOLUNTEER and for the most part, provide opportunities to Director of Volunteers for the 2010 With family roots going Arctic Winter Games, Linda Craik, First Nation and other back three generations remote northern com- has a big thank-you to send out to in the Grande Prairie the residents of Grande Prairie and munities that would not area, Ira Redwood sees be available otherwise. surrounding communities who have the 2010 Arctic Win- stepped up for Games duty. ter Games as a way to “It also seems to me the The Games committee has keep active and involved Arctic athletes are just as attained its volunteer goal. in the community. passionate about the indi- Th rough the support of those from vidual sports they’re com- the City of Grande Prairie, through- “Community work is very peting in as any Olympic out the Peace Country, and around much in my blood,” says athlete,” explains Red- the circumpolar world, the mandate Redwood, who has volunteered with wood, an experienced snowshoer, has been fulfi lled. the Kinsmen Club of Canada, the and downhill and cross-country skier. Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Scouts “The strength of the Games is in “I’ve learned more about dog-sled- its volunteer core and once again Canada, the Salmon River Water- shed Roundtable, and other natural- ding (or mushing). Grande Prai- Grande Prairie and area has shown rie is a great place to be hold- an overwhelming commitment,” ist groups, ranging from grunt work, to public speaker, to president. ing these Games, since it already said Craik. has much of the infrastructure “The volunteering of support, “Being active in one’s commu- needed for such an event. “ skills and time just sets a wonderful nity is a critical part of anyone’s example and is greatly appreciated.” well-being, in my mind. Knowing Redwood, who works as a civil lab Craik reminds all volunteers who that you’ve done a good job, with- technologist at the Grande Prai- have been called with confi rmation, out any other incentive than to rie offi ce of Genivar, feels the that they should attend one of three do good, is vastly rewarding. “ most rewarding part of the vol- offi cial registration sessions at which unteer experience is meeting a Redwood, born in the year Grande number of wonderful, positive, they will receive official accredita- Prairie became incorporated as tion and Games wear. co-operative people – some of a city, found out about the Arc- whom are his old schoolmates! These will be Feb. 21 (noon to 6 tic Winter Games via a television p.m.); Feb. 24 (5-9 p.m.); and Feb. 27 DAMIEN WOOD For Ulu News broadcast – on someone else’s “The best thing about the Games, (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.) all at Teresa Sar- though, is to be just out there, Marie Buck signs up as a greeter with Cliff Turner, co-chairman of set! With his curiosity piqued, he gent Hall in the Montrose Cultural did some research on the Games. helping the athletes and specta- Centre (new library complex) on 103 accommodations with the 2010 Arctic Winter Games Host Society, at tors have the time of their lives.” Ave. the fi nal volunteer rally. The Games committee has now attained its “These Games are unique to the volunteer goal of 2,500.

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Joanne Ballance, Arctic Winter Games chairwoman of public relations, displays a banner created by the Grande Prairie Regional College to celebrate the Games’ arrival. to the 2010 Arctic Winter Games Time to put on party clothes! and wish you all the best of luck!

Grande Prai- and flags will festoon the commu- that have already given very gener- are a once-in-a-lifetime opportu- “To really show our warmth and nity once she and her committee ously of their money and services nity for people here to get involved, how welcoming we are to these vis- rie businesses have fi nished their work. and we’re really encouraging those says Doug Hare, associate publisher itors, that really is true pageantry are encouraged “It’s a way to honour the contin- sponsors to take it one more level and advertising manager. too,” she says. “We’re hoping to see gents and let them know that all of and announce how proud they are It’s also a chance to show the out- the community come out in full to bring out the their hard work to get to the Games to be a supporter of the Games,” of-town participants that the city is support.” banners and fl ags is valued by the community,” says Ballance says. pleased to host them. If people want to show even more to welcome the Games Ballance, who is chairwoman of This might mean decorating a “With the athletes, it shows them support, they can buy Games wear public relations and marketing. storefront or changing their signs that this city is behind all of them,” so they’re kitted out in the official Ballance and her team have been to include messages of congratula- he says. It’s representative of how colours or purchase clappers and Erika Sherk working for months to ensure that tions or welcome. There are post- welcoming the city is in general, he cowbells from the Arctic Winter Grande Prairie is all dressed up for ers and fl ags at the Games offi ce for says, “I’m sure that Grande Prairie Games store, Ballance says. For Ulu News its big party March 6-13. people to put up in their windows, crowds will cheer for all athletes.” Many businesses have already When the anticipated 2,000 par- Th ey will be hanging six-foot-tall she says. When it comes to Grande Prai- gone full-out and she’s encouraging ticipants and 3,000 visitors arrive banners on 120 lampposts around The Daily Herald Tribune is one rie’s individuals and families, Bal- everyone else to join in. in Grande Prairie, Joanne Ballance the city, she says. She is also asking of the many businesses decorated lance says they can show their pag- “The Games start on March 6 so is rallying the city to pull out all the that the businesses get into the dec- in Games-inspired designs. eantry by simply showing up at if we could have our game face on stops welcoming them. orating spirit. Community involvement is events and doing just that, cheering and be ready to roll March 3, that Brightly-coloured banners, signs “We have hundreds of sponsors always important and the Games their hearts out. would be fantastic.” 2 Friday, February 19, 2010 Friday, February 19, 2010 19 ULU•News ULU•News Phyllis Finch, Downtown receptionist at the Daily Herald-Trib- Continued from front Th e card will be presented to each contin- une, really cap- gent’s chefs de mission. It will also be a good tures the spirit of the Arc- way for people to find out more about the tic Winter Games and visiting contingents, as some are from as far away as Russia and Greenland. “It’s a learn- the pageantry of wel- ing experience plus a fun experience,” Rice coming the circumpo- says. Rice adds she hopes that there will be a lar world to our city. connection between the businesses and their Phyllis spearheaded adopted contingent, that it will be a good the eff orts to paint Ulu opportunity for the visitors and their hosts to get to know each other. murals on the windows “We hope they feel really proud as well as of the newspaper’s offi ces really pleased that the community appreci- ates their participation,” she says, “We hope on Clairmont Road. it gives them that little extra stimulus to per- form outstandingly.” NICK KUHL for Ulu News New Horizon Co-op is one of the nine sup- porting a contingent. Th ey don’t know which one yet, says Mikki Redlick, marketing man- ager, but it hasn’t held them back from paint- ing their massive storefront windows with PROUD SPONSOR OF Arctic Winter Games designs. “We wanted to do something in support of the Games, we thought we could at least dec- orate our store,” she says. Th e windows were painted in early February. “My inspiration ERIKA SHERK for Ulu News was to hopefully start a chain reaction and have everybody else on Richmond Avenue Helen Rice holds up some examples of the fl ags that will be in the windows of downtown businesses that adopt contingents. paint their windows as well,” she says. an absolutely fantastic event and we’re going businesses to decorate and urges them to be Lingerie House, The Powder Room, Roots, It’s a “heartfelt” thing, businesses decorat- to do everything we can to support them and ready to go by March 5. Th e nine businesses Sportswear Plus, Tangles Hair Salon, Won- ing to welcome the participants, says Red- accommodate them while they’re here.” adopting contingents are Tito’s Restaurant, derland Toy and Hobby and New Horizon lick. “I think the message is that we think it’s Rice says she’s encouraging all downtown Acropolis Restaurant and Pub, Victoria’s Attic Co-op. 9712-99 Ave # P PHONE: (780) 539-3230 Good Luck Athletes! Your 1 dealer in the peace F FAX: (780) 539-3883 • Skidoo • Seadoo • Canam • Spyder • Kawasaki • Bikes • Quads • Harbercraft Jetboats • Campion Lake Boats • Sales & Service PPLAYFAIR [email protected] Proud Sponsor of the ATHLETICS LTD. 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Why Should You Attend Grande Prairie Regional Safety Committee Meetings?

For guidance and assistance to enable your company to develop and Meeting Location maintain a Health & Safety program that is capable of providing adequate Grande Prairie due diligence defense and above average audit results, including: Construction Association • Personal contact with an ACSA representative Best Wishes 9614A 105 St. • Information regarding scheduled safety training Grande Prairie, AB (may request additional/local safety training) • Become aware of and have input into current health & safety issues • You can ask questions and get answers from qualifi ed safety practitioners to all the Athletes and Meeting Dates: • There will be an educational/training component at most meetings February 8, 11:30am • There will be review/information regarding any new regulations/codes April 26, 6:00pm • You can help the committee - the committee can help you June 7, 11:30am September 13, 6:00pm Congratulations November 8, 11:30am Making Safety a way of Life! 1-800-661-2272 Grande Prairie on a job Well Done! Regional Safety Alberta Construction www.acsa-safety.org Committee Safety Association 20 Friday, February 19, 2010 Extracurricular Games ULUNEWS Nitehawk Revitalized THE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER OF THE ARCTIC WINTER GAMES www.dailyherald-tribune.com • www.awg2010.org Friday, February 19, 2010 Activities Ski hill ready to welcome visitors 2010 Arctic Winter Games Exhibit Heritage Discovery Centre - Centre 2000, 11330 – 106th Street Monday - Friday: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm The Leisure Centre Pool Saturday - Sunday: 10:00 am – 4:30 pm 8 Featuring: Arctic Winter Games Schedule Welcoming the world •The History of the Games •The Arctic Winter Games Pin Collection March 6-14, 2010 •Stained Glass Drums from each contingent. •Artifacts from the Circumpolar World During the Arctic Winter games why not warm up at The Leisure Centre •Admission for this exhibit is free. •If you are interested in a group tour, please phone ahead to (780)-532-5790. Enjoy our swimming pool, waterslide, hot tub and dry sauna with additional public swim times Monday thru Friday from 1-3pm Grande Prairie Museum’s Polar Challenge 10329 – 101 Avenue (Across the bridge from Muskoseepi Park) SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY Monday, March 8 – Friday, March 12, 2010 Program Times: 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. or 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Age of group: Suitable for ages 6 and up. 5:30-6am 6-6:30am Participate in the Grande Prairie Museum’s Polar Challenge! Learn to play traditional Inuit Games and how User User Groups User Groups User Groups User Groups User Groups Cultural these games relate to life in the Polar region. The cost of the program is included with the price of regular 6:30-7am Group Sharing Sharing Sharing Sharing Sharing admission to the Grande Prairie Museum. Special group rates are available for this program. Please call Rental With Lane With Lane With Lane With Lane With Lane Ambassador the program coordinator at (780) 830-7086 for more information or to schedule your program. 7-7:30am Swim Swim Swim Swim Swim 1’s a Purchase, 2’s a Pair, 3’s a Congeries! 7:30-8am Celeigh Grande Prairie Museum Rodacker/ Campbell Gallery 8-8:30am Lane Swim & Why do people collect? The fascination of objects is the foundation of any individual or museum collec- 8:30-9am Cardinal Limited tion. In this exhibit, local and regional community members showcase their treasured private collections 9-9:30am Edition which celebrate the diversity of our community culture. Lane Swim & Lane Swim & Lane Swim & Lane Swim & Facility introduced 9:30-10am Family Swim Ltd. Edition Ltd. Edition Ltd. Edition Ltd. Edition Maintenance The Heritage of Winter Sports in the Peace Country: 10-10:30am Family Family Family Family offi cially An Evening of Reminiscences 10:30-11am 11-11:30am Lane Swim & Thursday, March 4, 2010 • 7:00pm • Grande Prairie Museum Lane Swim Public Swim 12 11:30-12 pm Fitness Place Schedule - Drop in Classes 12-12:30pm Lane Swim & 12:30-1pm User Group Ltd. Edition MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY Rental Family 1-1:30pm Public Swim SPIN SPIN SPIN SPIN Public Swim Public Swim Public Swim Public Swim Public Swim with Laurie with Richard with Laurie with Richard 1 :30-2pm 6:15 am 6:15 am 6:15 am 6:15 am 2-2:30pm MIX IT UP MONDAY CARDIO BLAST SPIN CARDIO BLAST CARDIO BLAST CYCLE CIRCUIT 2:30-3pm Public Swim with Sari with Colleen with Colleen with Colleen with Sari with Jessica 3-3:30pm Sr. Lane Swim Sr. Lane Swim Sr. Lane Swim Sr. Lane Swim Sr. Lane Swim 9:15 am 9:15 am 9:15 am 9:15 am 9:15 am 9:30 am 3:30-4pm CHISEL & SCULPT CHISEL & SCULPT 4-4:30pm Rental with Colleen with Colleen 4:30-5pmSpace User Group 10:30 am 10:30 am Swim Swim Swim Swim User Group Games Rental 5-5:30pm Lessons & Lessons & Lessons & Lessons & Rental & STEP STRENGTH TOTAL BODY Lessons Birthday Space with Sari WORKOUT CYCLE CIRCUIT SPIN 5:30-6pm User Group User Group User Group User Group Birthday Party Birthday Rentals Rentals Rentals Rentals Rental Space pageantry 5:25 pm with Sari with Lisa with Lisa 6-6:30pmSpace Rental 5:25 pm 5:25 pm 5:25 pm 6:30-7pm Space Call in (even the day before) to book a SPINS bike 780-538-0455! Spring Schedule in effect until June 27, 2010* 7-7:30pm User Group Family Swim Honouring the Weight Room Schedule 7:30-8pm Family Rentals Public Swim Public Swim (Stay For Public) Public Swim Family Swim visiting MONDAY - FRIDAY SATURDAY & SUNDAY 8-8:30pm Swim Public Swim contingents 5:30am - 9:30pm 9:00am - 9:00pm Lane Swim 8:30-9pm Childcare Services - Monday - Friday 9-11:30am 9-9:30pm Lane Swim Lane Swim Lane Swim Rental Our Childcare service is available for children 8 months to 6 years. 9:30-10pm Mikki Redlick, marketing manager at the New Horizon Co-Op, says they decorated the windows at the Co-op to send a message of welcome to the Games. Space Rental Rental Space visitors. Participate in fi tness, weight training, or swimming while your child enjoys a supervised playtime. Please 10-10:30pm Space 18 send your child with small, nutritious snack time. No food containing nuts please 10:30-11pm ERIKA SHERK For Ulu News All snacks must be labeled with child’s name • Day until the Games Downtown opens its arms to the Games 15 Erika Sherk nine contingents participating. discuss what could be done to make pretty much instantly, says Rice. For Ulu News “What we wanted was to make all the visiting athletes feel at home. Th e stores will put up their contin- get it the athletes and spectators feel wel- They came up with the adoption gent’s flag in their window, have an The City of Grande Prairie welcomes Downtown businesses are taking come, but we didn’t really have any idea about a month ago as a way information display inside and host a it to a whole new level in welcoming sense of what we could do,” says to show visitors “true Grande Prai- massive card of congratulations that all visitors & participants! online Arctic Winter Games participants to Helen Rice, director of the Grande rie hospitality,” she says. She asked people will be encouraged to sign. www.dailyheraldtribune.com Grande Prairie. Prairie DownTown Association. downtown businesses to sign up if Nine businesses are “adopting” the She met with Games officials to they were interested and the list fi lled See Downtown on Page 2