The Year In Review
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Trade Show & Sale
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The 2009 Wainwright Trade Show & Sale had something for everyone. Entertainment included the Annual Baby Crawl, a fashion show, Penelope the Clown, Ramis and many others. Several local area businesses were represented as well as several non-profit organizations and some home based businesses. There was also a variety of foods to be enjoyed. Some of the local Girl Guides were selling cookies and operating the children’s Bouncing Castle. There were approximately 3000 visitors to the Trade Show and Sale this year.
A special thanks to all the volunteers and sponsors, and to Peggy Gordon and the committee of volunteers for their hard work and dedication to help make this show a Big Success!!
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Stampede Downtown
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On behalf of fellow organizers, Parent Link Centre, Military Family Resource Centre, Wainwright Museum and Wainwright Lacrosse, we would like to thank everyone who attended this evening of fun, food and excitement. Many thanks to our valued Sponsors: Wainwright Economic Development Board, Willerton Ski-doo & E-Z-Go Golf Carts, Bison Printing, Travel Alberta; and for the many volunteers whose invaluable assistance we could not be without. Thanks, also, to Kelly Clemmer and Roxanna Maron for covering the event in the news.
StarNews.ca story by Roxanna Maron, June 22, 2009, Downtown Stampede.
Photo credits: RC Pierce.
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Camrose tragedy takes Lloyd Chamber staff member
Donna Moore, marketing representative, mother of two -
On Saturday, August 1, 2009 a freak windstorm at Camrose, AB. caused the collapse of the Big Valley Jamboree main stage structure, killing one participant, and injuring dozens of others. The lone fatality was Lloydminster mother of two, Donna Moore.
Read the Edmonton Journal story by Ben Gelinas, published August 5, 2009: Victim of Alberta storm helped organize santa Claus event.
Donna was a valued and enthusiastic member of the Lloydminster Chamber of
Commerce marketing staff. We feel their loss of so powerful an individual. On
behalf of the Wainwright and District Chamber of Commerce we would like
to extend our condolences to the family and friends of Donna.A Memorial Trust fund has been started for her two boys. It has been opened at Servus Credit Union. Donations can be made at any of the Servus location across Alberta. New Cap Broadcasting is also accepting Donations. For more information please refer to the, Lloydminster Chamber. On their website is hosted a guide on how to donate to the Donna Moore Memorial Trust Fund (PDF).
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A Letter to All Chamber Members
from Honorable Perrin Beatty, President and CEO,
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As concerns over the management of the Canada-U.S. border and the “Buy American” provisions in the U.S. stimulus package continue to grow, I want to report on the Canadian Chamber’s activities and suggest some steps we can take together to promote an open border. Read the complete letter…
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Wainwright Scarecrow Festival
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Scarecrow Festival 2009 Photo Gallery
Photo credits: Laurie Abthorpe.
Scarecrow Festival 2008 Photo Gallery
Photo credits: Lynne Frizzell.
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Gala Awards 2009
Celebrating Excellence in Business & Community -
The Wainwright & District Chamber of Commerce would like to congratulate the nominees and winners. We would also like to thank the entire membership of the Chamber for their continued support; to our sponsors we appreciate your generosity. To the dignitaries who attended we would like to express our sincere appreciation.
We would like to thank the Gala committee and all of the Volunteers who spent many hours helping to make the 2009 Gala a big success. Your hard work and support was greatly appreciated. It’s a true testament of the spirit of the Community of Wainwright. With your support and involvement the Gala was a wonderful celebration to usher in the Small Business Week. Thank you for attending and for those who did not attend we hope that you’ll be with us at the 2010 Gala.
Gala Awards 2009 Recipients
- Small Business of the Year Award — KeL’s Esthetics
- New Business of the Year Award — East Alta Co-op Gas Bar
- BRAED Appreciation Award — Dave Repp
- Customer Service Award — Edie Thompson
- Citizen of the Year Award — Kelly Clemmer
- Quality Youth Award — Keiran Bohay
- Employee of the Year Award — Diane Graham
Photo credits: Kim Pierce.
To be a part of the Gala 2010 organizing committee, contact our office and have your name added to our list.
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Santa’s Crazy Christmas
Chamber Buck Winners Presentation December 23 -
Congratulations To Our Winners!
Thanks to all the shoppers and businesses that participated in the 2009 Santa’s Crazy Christmas Promotion. Winners were presented with their Chamber Bucks Wednesday, December 23 at the Star News Office.
1st prize of $1000 Chamber Bucks was won by Ethel Dickson who shopped at Wainwright Credit Jewellers; and, 2nd prize of $250 Chamber Bucks was won by Lacy Marois who shopped at Eastalta Co-op Gas Bar.
Thank you to all participating businesses:
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- Norris Ford
- Don’s Speed Parts
- Mark’s Work WearHouse *
- Bumper to Bumper
- Denwood Motors
- EastAlta Co-op Marketplace *
- EastAlta Gas Bar/Convenience Store *
- Canadian Tire *
- No Frills *
- EastAlta Co-op Home Centre
- Wainwright Liquor & Cold Beer Store *
- Carpets West (2003) Ltd.
- Little Haven Emporium *
- CKC Enterprises(Sears)
- Wainwright Credit Jewellers *
- Wainwright Flower Cart *
- Wainwright Value Drug Mart *
- Toys and Treasures *
- Inspirations 92 *
- Supplements “R” Us
- sproutsnjabbers clothing co. *
- Gibson’s Home Hardware *
- KeLs Esthetics *
- Wags & Wiggles Pet Store *
- Wainwright IDA Pharmacy *
- Tangles Hair & Laser Clinic *
- Wainwright Lumber
- Advantage on Your Way Travel
- Prairie Winds Pet Retreat
- Shear Heaven Hair & Esthetics *
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Brought to you by the Wainwright & District Chamber of Commerce
Sponsored in part by Star News Inc., Key 83 & Wayne FM,
with the participation of Economic Development WainwrightFEEL RIGHT • SHOP RIGHT • IN Wainwright
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staying together is progress;
working together is SUCCESS!
