“Vision is not enough. It must be combined with venture. It is not enough to stare up the steps; we must step up the stairs.” Vaclav Havel

The Volunteer Services Bureau takes pride in promoting this innovative and exciting program in the South Peace Region. We are pleased to be partners with our presenting sponsor, ATCO, and many other award sponsors.

About the Awards

The Leaders of Tomorrow Awards program recognizes students who have made outstanding contributions to their communities through volunteerism. By recognizing these exceptional youth volunteers, the Leaders of Tomorrow Awards will inspire other students to give of themselves to benefit the region and even the world.

Individuals, community groups, educational institutions, and voluntary organizations are invited to nominate young people who deserve recognition for their devotion to helping others. Each FCSS region will recognize youth in the age categories of 13-15 years old and 15-18 years old to receive awards. Awards will be presented at the Annual Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon held during National Volunteer Week in April.

Each award recipient will receive a Leaders of Tomorrow Awards plaque, cash award of $100, and a $100 donation to the charity of his or her choice.

Criteria for Nominations

The Leaders of Tomorrow Awards Nominee must:

• Exhibit dedication and excellence in any field of volunteer work including school, community, athletics, or fine arts; and
• Inspire the spirit of volunteerism in others.

Student volunteer involvement at any level is eligible. The nominee’s activities may have taken place at any time resulting in a positive, and preferably, lasting impact.

Click here for a nomination form (PDF).

ATCO: Presenting Sponsor of the Leaders of Tomorrow Awards

As companies with long histories in the Province of Alberta – in Grande Prairie in particular – ATCO Electric and ATCO Gas understand the value of volunteerism and its positive impacts on our quality of life.

ATCO is donating over $29,000 to Alberta charities on behalf of its employees who volunteer in their communities. Through the Volunteer Recognition Fund, employees who volunteered 50 hours or more in 2009 were eligible to apply for a $150 donation to the registered charity of their choice.  Nearly 200 ATCO Gas and ATCO Electric employees participated in teh program in 2009.

ATCO Electric and ATCO Gas wish to acknowledge the work of those who give their time and effort to communities in the South Peace Region.

2009 Award Recipients

Age Category 16 - 18:

Blaine W. Smith
Alyssa Shofner
Cole Jarvie
Jamie Tissington
Jessica Watson
Kolby Peterson
Lincoln Welsh
Magnus Von Tiesenhausen
Megan Kelly
Melissa Wade
Sarah Jensen
Sherman Willis
Siera Houle

Age Category 13 – 15:

Nicholas Kosa
Hailey Grotkowski
Michelle Krahn

The Seasons almost over...and we're not going out without a BANG!

March 23, 2010

Even though there are only 6 full days left in the season, there’s still plenty going on at Nitehawk. And now with the snow we are continuing to get the conditions could not be any better, and it all just adds to our remaining 60cms of manmade base (thanks to our snowmaking and grooming staff).

Tomorrow night, Tuesday March 23, we’ll be open for “Powder Riding” at Nitehawk from 5:30-9:30, with $20.00 lift tickets. Now how often can we say the word “powder”? We’ll only be grooming Willoway and Easy Street, and will be leaving the rest untouched for all you powder hounds out there to enjoy.

For a list of upcoming events as well as daily hours for the remaining week of skiing & boarding, visit www.gonitehawk.com.

TEACHERS CONVENTION – “2 DAY SCHOOLS OUT CAMP”
This Thursday and Friday (March 25 & 26), we’re excited to be putting on our last lesson camp of the season. This camp
features 2 hours of instruction per day from our CSIA and CASI Certified instructors, starting at 10:30am. With this program
we also provide a lunch snack. Once the lesson is complete your children are able to practice what they’ve learnt while free
skiing or boarding the remainder of the day.

We’ll also be offering our other lesson programs right until our last day on Sunday March 28. So get in on a lesson before heading to the mountains this spring. For details on more Nitehawk lessons visit http://gonitehawk.com/rates/clinics-snow-school/

END OF SEASON HOURS:

Tuesday March 23 5:30-9:30pm Sunday March 28 10:00-5:00pm
Wednesday March 24 5:30-9:30pm Monday March 30 10:00-2:30pm
Thursday March 25 10:00am-9:30pm Tuesday March 31 10:00-2:30pm
Friday March 26 10:00am-9:30pm Wednesday April 1 10:00-2:30pm
Saturday March 27 10:00-5:00pm

8th ANNUAL SLUSH CUP Event…this Saturday!

We’ll also be hosting the 2nd installment of our Downhill Mountain Bike 4 Cross Series for all ages. So dust off your bike and enter in one of the first bike races of the season. The BBQ will be on and we’ll be grillin’ up burgers and hotdogs and servin’ up beverages for all to enjoy. For details visit www.gonitehawk.com or call the hill at 780-532-6637.

 Why Bid? Wagon Canvas Advertising opportunities are awarded to the successful bidders for all 5 nights of Racing at the 2010 Grande Prairie Stompede with an audience of over 30,000 people!

 Benefits:

-Wagon canvas advertising

-Daily race announcements

-Daily program race insert listing

-Wagon family hospitality

-Two tickets for all five nights of racing

 There are also two additional Satellite Tarp Auctions coming up! 

 Tuesday April 6^th the World Professional Chuckwagon Tour Tarp Auction at Evergreen Park Tech Centre

 Thursday April 15^th the Western Chuck Association Tarp Auction at Dukes Country Club

 Coming in from out of town?  Choose Stanford Hotels & Resorts to take care of your accommodations. 

Book right here on our website or call our

Reservation Line

1-800-661-8160

30th Annual Art Auction

See photo’s from the Opening Ceremonies, Curling, Dog Mushing, and Figure Skating Short Program’s.  There will be much more to come so join us as a fan on Facebook and browse our photo albums today! 

The official location of the River of Death and Discovery Dinosaur Museum was revealed at Centre 2000 on Tuesday!  Slated to be approximately two kilometers north east of the Town of Wembley the museum will be visible from highway 43 otherwise known as the Alaska Highway.  The unveiling of the location makes this long awaited masterpiece more of a reality. 

MP Chris Warkentin also made a video announcement that the federal government just granted over $500,000.00 to the project.  Tuesday March 2, 2010 was the official launch of the Capital Fund-Raising Program for the Pipestone Creek Dinosaur Initiative.  The success of the museum relies on community support along with municipal, provincial, and federal funding.

The excitement surrounding this project is undeniable.  The River of Death and Discovery Dinosaur Museum will help Grande Prairie become a tourist destination and promises to drive international attention to our area. 

Speakers during today’s presentation included:

Bill Rogan

Chief Administrative Officer for County of Grande Prairie No.1

Wayne Drysdale

Member of the Legislative Assembly for Grande Prairie Wapiti

Richard Harpe Deputy Reeve County of Grande Prairie No. 1

Dwight Logan Mayor of the City of Grande Prairie

Claudia Buck Member, Board of Directors Rural Alberta Development Fund

Jack O’Toole Chair for the River of Death and Discovery Dinosaur Museum Society

 Brian Brake Executive Director Pipestone Creek Dinosaur Initiative

There are several levels of support that will be accepted from $50.00 to 1,000,000.00+.  There is an amazing Donor Recognition Program.  Become a part of the legacy today!

Contact:           Brian Brake

                        Executive Director

                        Pipestone Creek Dinosaur Initiative

                        780-567-5584