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We often focus on the challenges and opportunities before us; however, I felt
it is also important to reflect on our past and the Pioneers who have brought
us where we are today.
A declaration in the Edmonton Bulletin on April 26, 1909 was as follows:
Two hundred and fifty miles north-west of Edmonton lies the “Last Best West,” the Grande Prairie and Peace River country. The soil is of exceeding depth and richness. It is drained by streams which will someday produce power of unlimited quantity. Along the streams stand forests whose value can only be guessed at. The lakes and streams abound in fish and many are suitable for navigation. Practically there is not a mile of country between Edmonton and Dunvegan which would not now be yielding wealth in some form or other if only the country were open to enterprise, industry and capital. And at the end of the road lies the valley of the Peace, an empire waiting for the plow.
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Grande Prairie & district experienced a land rush of settlers in 1910 and along with growth came the challenges of shelter, education, doctors, infrastructure needs of roads and a railroad, and believe it or not – crime prevention. We are now moving forward to 2007. Do the issues of 1910 seem familiar today?
The Pioneers that settled this wonderful area had hope, vision and worked together to deal with the hardships that came their way. We must remember our past and carry forward that Pioneer spirit of vision and partnership to create the prosperity that we all deserve.
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The Grande Prairie & District Chamber of Commerce (formerly the Grande Prairie Board of Trade) has been involved from the early 1900’s in the development of our region and will continue to do so. It is therefore an honor and privilege as part of our Chamber team to represent our members, community and region as a collective and collaborative voice in the pursuit of prosperity.
Vince Vavrek, Chair of the Board
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