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Alberta Recreation and Parks Association

RECREATION BUYERS GUIDE 2010 EDITION

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ABOUT ARPAWho we areAlbertaRecreationandParksAssociation(ARPA)isaprovincialcharitablenot-for-profitorganizationwithavoluntaryboardofdirectorsdedicatedtothepromotionofrecreationandparksandtheirbenefitstothequalityoflifeofallAlbertans.

Our vision“Aprovince,andcommunitieswithin,thatembraceandproactivelyuserecreationandparksasessentialmeansforenhancingindividualwellbeingandcommunityvitality,economicsustainabilityandnaturalresourceprotectionandconservation.”

The 2010 ARPA Recreation Buyers GuideTheARPARecreationBuyersGuideisafull-colourbookletthatisdirectlymailedtoallARPAmembers,(over1300)aswellastoparksandrecreationfacilitiesandmunicipalrecreationdepartmentsthroughoutAlberta.ARPAalsopromotesanddistributestheARPABuyersGuidethroughouttheyearwithe-mailpromotionsandhandoutsatvariousconferences.TheARPABuyer’sGuideisalsoavailableonlineatwww.buyersguide.arpaonline.ca.

The2010Guideisdesignedtoplaceevenmoreemphasisonourfeaturedadvertisers.IfyouwouldliketobecomeafeaturedadvertiserforThe2011RecreationBuyersGuideorifyouwouldliketoupgradeorrenewyoursponsorshipfor2011,fillouttheformonthebackoftheguide.

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INDEXAquatics and Pools....................4AquamAquaticSpecialistsInc.TeamAquaticSupplies

Architects and Engineers........5-11AlastairCockburnArchitectLtd.Architecture|ArndtTkalcicBengertBarrRyderArchitects&InteriorDesignersCannonDesignArchitectureInc.GECArchitectureGroup2ArchitectureEngineeringInc.Quinn,YoungArchitectsLtd.S2ArchitectureSAHURI+PartnersArchitectureInc.TheWorkunGarrickPartnership

Arena and Facility Suppliers..12-14IndustrialMachineInc.StartecRefrigerationServicesW.E.GreerLtd.

Bleachers and Seating...............14GainorAgencyLtd.LongbowSalesInc.

Construction..........................15StuartOlsonConstruction

Consulting..............................16-17CDCConsultantsFundRaisingConsultantsoftheWestRCStrategies

Parks and Playgrounds..........18-19BlueImpRecreationalProductsofCanadaCDCRecreationJambettePlaygroundEquipmentParkn’PlayDesignCo.Ltd.PlayworksInc.ThePlaygroundGuys

Sports, Gymnasium and Fitness Equipment........................20-21AppleFitnessStoreCampersVillageCentaurProductsInc.ErvParentGroupFirstEditionFirstAidTrainingInc.TomkoSportsSystemsWesternGym&RecreationalSuppliesLtd.

Training and Professional Development........................22-23AARFP

If you truly believe in recreation and parks, if you promote and defend its value in your life or through your work, you’ll want to make a con-scious decision to make it a top charitable giving choice. We invite you to make a contribution to the Recreation for Life Foundation to support programs and initiatives of our partner agency the Alberta Recreation and Parks Association (ARPA). It’s now easier than ever!

Make Recreation & Parks Your “Charitable Choice”

Annual Giving

The Recreation for Life Foundation is pleased to offer online giving. Now making a charitable gift to the Foundation is only a mouse click away. It’s a simple three-step process:

Suite 202, 15023 – 123 Ave NW

Edmonton, AB T5V 1J7

Tel 780-422-8103Fax 780-643-1776

Step 1 - Go to www.recreationforlife.org ,Step 2 - Click the “Donate Now” icon at the bottom of the page andStep 3 - Follow the instructions through CanadaHelps.org

HIGH FIVE® is Canada’s only quality assurance program for recreation and sport programs for children aged 6-12. HIGH FIVE® provides a range of training, as-sessment tools, and resources to ensure that organizations can deliver the highest quality programs possible. From frontline staff to supervisors to policy makers, HIGH FIVE® offers tools to ensure all recreation programs have healthy child development principles in mind.

Visit www.highfive.arpaonline.ca for more information

HIGH FIVE®

TeamAquaticSupplies421ForgeRoadS.E.Calgary,ABT2H0S9Tel:403-319-2000Toll-free:1-800-661-7946Fax:403-319-2002www.team-aquatic.comcalgary@team-aquatic.com

TeamAquaticSuppliesisadivisionofDBPerks&AssociatesLtd,a100%CanadianownedandoperatedcompanywithitsheadofficeinNorthVancouver,BC.TeamAquaticSupplieshasbeenprovidingtopqualityproductsandexcellentcustomerservicetotheCanadianaquaticcommunityforover20years.

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Visit buyersguide.arpaonline.ca for more information, or fill our the registration form on the back of the Buyers Guide.

aquatics & pools

AquamAquaticSpecialistsInc.5500Fullum,Suite#100Montreal,QCH2G2H3Tel:800-935-4878Fax:514-948-4879achalifoux@aquam.comwww.aquam.com

YOURAQUATICSPECIALISTFOR20YEARS!Aleaderinthedistributionofcommercialgradeaquaticequipment,Aquamoffersqualityproducts,competitivepricesandpersonalizedservice.Forfun,safeandconvivialaquaticfacilities,poolsandwaterfronts,AquaticProfessionalschooseAquamInc.Onlythebestforrecreation,safety&rescue,training&aquaticfitness,maintenancedeckequipment,facilityequipment,aquaticaccessibility,waterpoloandstorageequipment.

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Architecture|ArndtTkalcicBengert10315109St.NWEdmonton,ABT5J1N3Tel:780-428-8001Fax:780-426-2734atb@archatb.comwww.archatb.com

Architecture|ArndtTkalcicBengertprovidesabreadthofprofessionalservicesnottypicallyfoundinasinglefirm.Ourmulti-disciplinedapproachfusesexpertiseintechnicalconsultingwitharchitectureandconstructiondisciplines.Ourcommitmenttodiversifiedservice,professionalismandextensivemarketexpertiseenablesustoprovidecreativesolutionsandinnovativeideasthatexceedourclients’requirements.

BarrRyderArchitects&InteriorDesigners210,10190–104St.Edmonton,ABT5J1A7Tel:780-423-6606Fax:780-429-3962www.barr-ryder.com

Forover30years,BarrRyderhasprovidedawardwinningarchitecturalandinteriordesigntoWesternandNorthernCanada.Ourfirm’srecreationalfacilityexperience,technicalexcellence,partner-level“handson”andteamapproachtodesigncontributetooursuccess.BarrRydermaintainsareputationforexcellenceandforprojectsdeliveredontimeandinbudget.

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AlastairCockburnArchitectLtd.10154-121StreetEdmontonAlbertaT5N1K4Tel:780-452-3400Fax:780-454-7115www.acarchitectltd.comacal@acarchitectltd.com

CannonDesignArchitectureInc.710–1500W.GeorgiaSt.Vancouver,BCV6G2Z6Tel:604-688-5710Fax:604-688-5702www.cannondesign.com

Foundedin1945,CannonDesignisanIdeasBasedPractice,rankedamongtheleadinginternationalfirmsinplanninganddesignforhealthcare,science&technology,education,sports&recreation,commercialandgovernmentclients.Atpresent,thefirmemploysastaffofover1,000,deliveringservicesin17officesthroughoutNorthAmerica,aswellasabroadinShanghai,China,andMumbai,India.With250+awardsfordesignexcellence,technologicalinnovationandimaginativethoughtleadership,CannonDesignisknownforperformanceanddedicationtoclientservice.

GECArchitecture1110–1StreetSWCalgary,AlbertaCanadaT2R0V1Tel:403-283-7796Fax:403-283-7779www.gecarch.comgeneral_office@gecarch.com

GECArchitectureisaCalgary-basedarchitectural,planning,andinteriordesignfirm,celebrating40yearsin2006.GEChascompletedover1,350buildings,inadditiontonumerousplanningstudiesandfunctionalprogrammingandinteriordesigncommissions.ProjectsthroughoutWesternCanada,Ontario,theUnitedStates,ChinaandRussiahaverangedfromsingle-familyhousingtolarge-scalerecreational,commercial,institutionalandindustrialwork.

Architects

BennettArchitectInc.(Edmonton)780-455-4549

BRZPartnershipArchitectureInc.(Calgary)403-532-5980

CarlyleandAssociates(Edmonton)780-424-6993

CohosEvamy(Calgary)403-245-5501

DubArchitects(Edmonton)780-428-7888

GibbsGageArchitects(Calgary)403-233-2000

HFKSArchitectsInc.(Edmonton)780-454-4449

IBIGroup(Calgary)403-270-5600

KasianArchitecture(Edmonton)780-990-0800

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Group2ArchitectureEngineeringLtd.200–470648Ave.RedDeer,ABT4N6J4Tel:403-340-2200Fax:403-346-6570general@group2.ab.cawww.group2.ab.ca

Group2ArchitectureEngineeringLtd.hasprovidedarchitecture,structuralengineering,andinteriordesignservicesince1985.OurportfoliofeaturesEducational,HealthCare,Municipal,Cultural,Financial,Recreational,IndustrialandCommercialprojects.Group2providesthemostcomprehensivecoverageofanyfirminAlberta,withstudiosinEdmonton,CalgaryandRedDeer.

Quinn,YoungArchitectsLtd.170,6223-2ndStreetSECalgary,ABT2H1J5Tel:403-212-0960Fax:403-212-0263www.qyarch.ab.caqyarch@qyarch.ab.ca

QuinnYoungArchitectsLtd.isaCalgarybasedfirmfoundedin1984.QuinnYoungoffersanexperiencedteamwithadiverseportfoliooflargeandsmalleducational,recreational,institutionalandcommercialprojects.Wehaveextensiveexperienceinthedevelopmentofnewfacilities,renovationsandadditions,tenantimprovements,programstudies,interiorspaceplanninganddetailedfacilityassessments.

S2ArchitectureSuite900110–12thAveSWCalgary.ABT2R0G7Tel:403-670-7000Fax:403-670-7051www.s2architecture.com

S2Architectureisa“family-sized”firmof25professionalslocatedinCalgary.Wemanagetheplanning,designandconstructionprocessforpublic/institutionalaswellasprivate/corporateclients.S2ArchitectureisalsoactiveinavarietyofmarketsoutsideCalgary,theyhaveprojectsunderwayorcompleteintheUnitedStates,Russia,Germany,andBahamasaswellasneighboringprovinces.

SAHURI+PartnersArchitectureInc.190011St.SECalgary,ABT2G3G2Tel:403-228-9307Fax:403-228-4699www.sahuri.com

SAHURI+PartnersArchitectureInc.createsbuildingsthataremorethanbricksandmortar.Wefocusoncreatingspacesthatencourageasocialheartandsupportthecommunitiestheyserve.Wearededicatedtoprovidinginnovativeandcreativesolutionsthatarefullyfocusedontheneedsofourclients.

TheWorkunGarrickPartnershipSuite1200,10117JasperAve.Edmonton,ABT5J1W8Tel:780-428-1575Fax:780-428-0326rrabinovitch@workungarrick.comwww.workungarrick.com

TheWorkunGarrickPartnershipArchitectureandInteriorDesignInc.isanEdmontonbasedarchitecturalpracticethathasgrownfromasingleproprietorshipin1953toamulti-disciplinaryfirmofferingexpertiseinarchitecture,urbandesign,programmingandinteriordesign.Weareproudofourfirm’srecreationalexperience,havingrecentlycompletedconstructionofthenewBonnyville&DistrictCentennialCentre&theAthabascaRegionalMultiplexProject.

Architects

KenHutchinsonArchitectLtd.(Cochrane)403-932-1677

ManascIsaacArchitectsLtd.(Edmonton)780-429-3977

NorrArchitectsPlanners(Calgary)403-264-4000

ShelterbeltArchitecture(Edmonton)780-758-9774

SmithCarter(Calgary)403-705-3400

Stantec(Edmonton)780-461-5000

WoodParkerArchitects(Calgary)403-277-7575

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EXPERTISE IMAGINATION PARTNERSHIP PERFORMANCE

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IndustrialMachineInc.11920145St.Edmonton,ABT5L2H5Tel:780-944-6986Fax:780-452-3781www.industrialmachine.ca

IMIhasbeentheexclusiveZambonidealerinAlbertaforover30years.Ourservicetechniciansarefactorytrainedandwecarryover$150,000inOEMparts.Wearetheexperts!

CIMCORefrigeration5909-83StreetEdmonton,ABT6E4Y3Tel:780-468-1490Fax:780-469-1290www.cimcorefrigeration.comgcurran@toromont.com

CIMCORefrigerationspecializesintheengineering,design,manufacture,installationandserviceofindustrialandrecreationalrefrigerationsystems.Ourprimarymarketsarethefood,beverageandcoldstorageindustries,chemicalandpetrochemicalindustries,andicerinkandrecreationalindustries.

W.E.GreerLtd.14704119Ave.Edmonton,ABT5L2P1Tel:780-409-1824Fax:780-409-1825www.wegreer.com

W.E.GreerLtd.isaleaderincommercialandindustrialcleaningequipmentandsupplies.AtW.E.Greer,wespecializein:•Providingmechanizedcleaningsolutions•Streamliningcleaning&maintenanceprocesses•Deliveringsafe,simplified,andeffectivecleaningsolutions•Developingeducationaltoolsandprograms

StartecRefrigerationServices766410St.NECalgary,ABT2E8W1Tel:403-295-5855Fax:403-571-6190jc@startec.cawww.startec.ca

Formorethan30yearswe’vebeendesigning,installingandservicingessentialequipmentforhockey,curling,figureskating,lugeandbobsledfacilities.

Arena and Facility SuppliersA2ZArenaProducts(Burnaby,BC)604-726-7400

BigHillArenaSuppliesLtd.(Cochrane)403-932-3598

CanadianArenaProductsLtd.(Edmonton)403-387-7772

JetIceLimited(EmeraldPark,SK)306-781-7788

WhiteIceLtd.(Calgary)877-236-3722

ZEPManufacturingCo.(Edmonton)780-453-8146

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SALES – SERVICE – DESIGN

Bleachers

Seating Sports Equipment

Longbow Sales Inc. (Formerly Kilroe & Associates Ltd.) #6, 3700 – 19th Street NE, Calgary, AB T2E 6V2

Tel: (403) 291-3166 Fax: (403) 291-4774 info@longbowsales.com www.longbowsales.com

LongbowSales(FormerlyKilroe&AssociatesLtd.)#6,2700-19thStreetNECalgary,ABT2E6V2Tel:403-291-3166Fax:403-291-4774www.longbowsales.cominfo@longbowsales.com

FormerlyknownasKilroe&AssociatesLtd.,LongbowSalesrepresentarchitecturalspecialtiescompaniessuchasHusseySeating,PorterAthletic,Clarin,andmore…intheprovinceofAlbertaaswellastheNorthwestTerritories.Thisenablesustoprovideawiderangeofproductstoaccommodateourcustomerstoahigherdegree.

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GainorAgencyLtd.P.O.Box51099RPOBeddingtonCalgary,ABT3K3V9Tollfree:1-877-287-9927ABFax:403-286-9927BCFax:250-338-4303les@gainoragency.comwww.gainoragency.com

GainorAgencyLtd.isanAlbertacompanywithadditionalofficesandrepresentativesinBritishColumbiaandOntario.Wespe-cializeinspectatorseatingofallkindsandhavesuppliedandinstalledaluminumbleachersandpressboxesatvariousAlbertasites.Ourcompanyrep-resentsSturdisteel,BoothSeating,InternationalChairandSpecSeats,Inc.Checkourwebsitefordetailsaboutourproductsandinstallations.

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StuartOlsonConstructionInc.#4004954RichardRd.SWCalgary,ABT3E6L1Tel:403-520-1256Fax:403-230-5323www.stuartolson.comdonnalei.wilson@stuartolson.com

StuartOlsonConstruction,whichbeganin1939,isadiversifiedconstructioncompanyactiveinWesternCanada.Itisawhollyownedsubsidiaryofmanagementandgeneralcontractingservicestolocal,privateandpublicsectorclientsprimarilyinthecommercial,lightindustrialandinstitutionalsectorsfromofficeslocatedinCalgary,EdmontonandVancouver.

Construction

BalonConstruction(Edmonton)780-481-6064

ChandosConstructionLtd.(Edmonton)780-436-8617

ClarkBuilders(Edmonton)780-395-3300

CormodeandDickson(Edmonton)780-453-6944

EllisDonConstruction(Edmonton)780-444-3042

EnergieInnovationInc.(Saint-Laurent)800-363-0931

GrahamGroupLtd.(Calgary)403-570-5000

InnovativeClimateSolutions(Leduc)780-980-1220

MelcorDevelopmentsLtd.(Edmonton)780-945-2800

PCLConstructionManagement(Edmonton)780-733-6000

ScottBuildersInc.(Calgary)403-274-9393

SiemensBuildingTechnologies(Calgary)403-640-0404

SynergyProjectsLtd.(Edmonton)780-423-1683

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FundRaisingConsultantsoftheWest©TollFree:(866)420-3338Tel:780-455-3338www.fundraisingwest.com

FRCWspecializesinraisingmoneyforcapitalcampaignsforrecreationandculturalfacilities.ItispreparedtoworkanywhereinWesternCanada.Doyouhaveaquestion?Completetheenquiryformonthewebsite.

RCStrategies10315109StreetNWEdmonton,ABT5J1N3Tel:780-441-4262Fax:780-426-2734roma@rcstrategies.cawww.rcstrategies.ca

RCStrategiesisaconsultingfirmwithafocusonCommunityDevelopment,PublicEngagementandWellnessInfrastructure.Weofferleisureandtourismfacilityfeasibilityanalysis,facilityprogramplanning,parksandopenspaceplanning,projectbusinessplanningandprojectmanagementservices.Ourreputation,expertiseandexperiencecreateuniqueandsuccessfulleisureresourcesthatencouragepartnerships,attractsponsorsandengageresidentsinnewexperiences.

Consulting

BackofaNapkinStrategiesInc.(NanooseBay)250-468-9938

BanisterResearch&ConsultingInc.(Edmonton)780-451-4444

BarbaraPedersenConsulting(Calgary)403-288-9253

CHSBenefitsConsultingGroup(Edmonton)780-415-5753

CustomerServiceWorks(Calgary)403-257-7732

CSRStrategies(Calgary)403-225-9733

EDACollaborativeInc.(Edmonton)780-423-4990

ExpeditionManagementConsulting(Beaumont)780-929-5420

FocusCorporation(Edmonton)780-466-6555

HarGroupManagementConsultantsInc.(Calgary)403-261-7999

HargreavesandAssociates(Edmonton)780-913-3741

K.Knights+Associates(Calgary)403-619-1686

LeadwellFoundation(Calgary)403-698-8265

LizaSunleyConsulting(Edmonton)780-418-7141LTGConsulting(Edmonton)780-757-0276

NicholsAppliedManagement(Edmonton)780-424-0091

Olson&OlsonPlanning&DesignConsultantsInc.(Calgary)403-228-1336

PERC(Surrey)604-868-3604

RecreationSolutions(Calgary)403-286-5768

RethinkWest(Ladysmith)250-245-8556

RichardEnterprises(Calgary)403-247-1218

Schwabenbauer&AssociatesLtd.(Edmonton)780-425-7408

Stantec(Edmonton)780-917-7000

WellQuestConsulting(Edmonton)780-451-6145

WesternManagementConsultants(Edmonton)780-428-1501

Yates,Thorn&AssociatesInc.(Victoria)250-598-3525

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Fund Raising Consultants of Alberta©

Tel: 1.866.420.3338 in Canada or 780.455.3338www.fundraisingwest.comFRCA specializes in raising money for capital campaigns for recreation and cultural facilities. It is prepared to work anywhere in Western Canada. Do you have a question? Complete the enquiry form on the website.

Fund Raising Consultants of the West©Toll Free: (866) 420-3338 Phone: 780-455-3338www.fundraisingwest.com

FRCW specializes in raising money for capital campaigns for recreation and cultural facilities. It is prepared to work anywhere in Western Canada. Do you have a question? Complete the enquiry form on the website.

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CDCConsultants8240C31St.SECalgary,ABT2C1J1Tel:403-291-1970Fax:403-291-1995www.cdcconsultants.cominfo@cdcconsultants.com

CDCisaCalgarybasedconsultancyspecializingincommunityengagement,park&facilitydevelopmentandprojectmanagement.HavingprovidedconsultingservicesinWesternCanadasince1980,our250plusprojectsincludeoperationalreviews,masterplansandcommunityandfacilityneedsstudiesforthepublic,privateandnot-for-profitsectors.

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CDCRecreation8240C31St.SECalgary,ABT2C1J1Tel:403-291-1970Fax:403-291-1995www.cdcrecreation.commike.mcomb@cdcrecreation.com

CDCRecreationInc.hasbeenrepresentingplaygroundequipmentsuppliersinWesternCanadafornearlythreedecades.Foundedin1980,inCalgary,byGaryDebney,CDCRecreationhasgrownfrombeingaregionalmanufacturerofwoodenplaygroundequipmenttoCanada’slargestdistributorofLittleTikesCommercialPlaySystems.

BlueImpRecreationalProductsofCanada76614thStreetS.W.MedicineHat,ABT1A4V7TollFree:1-800-661-1462sales@blueimp.comwww.blueimp.com

BlueImpRecreationalProductsofCanadaofferscompleteturn-keyservicesdealingwithallaspectsofcommercialplaygroundequipmentandpark&sportamenities.AsCanada’smostexperiencedandmosttrustedplaygroundmanufacturer,BlueImpdesignsplaygroundequipmentthatmaximizesfunwithoutcompromisingsafetyorquality.

JambettePlaygroundEquipment700,ruedesCalfatsLevis,QCG6V9E6Tel:418-837-8246Fax:418-837-2916www.jambette.comjambette@jambette.com

JambettePlaygroundEquipmentwasformedinJuneof1983.Withinafewyearsthecompanyhasgrowntremendouslyandnowhas85employees.Jambette’smissionisfocusedonbecomingtheindustryleadersinthedesigning,manufacturing,andmarketingofout-doorrecreationalequipmentforchildrenofallages.

PlayWorksInc.12824-141StreetEdmonton,ABT5L4N8Tel:780-453-6903Fax:780-454-5645info@playworks.cawww.playworks.ca

Playworksoffersinnovativeplaygroundandparkequipmentfromnationalandinternationalmanufacturers.Wedesignplaygrounds,watersprayparksandskateboardparks,aswellasprovidepicnicshelters,benchesandotherfurnishings.Playworkscanhelpyouwithplanning,design,costestimating,grantapplications,projectmanagement,supplyandinstallationofequipment.

ThePlaygroundGuysPOBox4031Olds,ABT4H1P7Tel:1-800-663-6711Fax:877-575-7529r_s@playgroundguy.comwww.playgroundguy.com

ThePlaygroundGuyshavebeenproviding“FunforKids”since1984.Weprovideplaygroundandadultfitnessequipment,skateparks,waterparks,surfacingsolutions,sportsfieldequipmentandsitefurnishingoptions.WearebasedinOlds,Alberta,andhaverepresentativesinEdmontonandCalgary.WeareanauthorityonaccessibilityinplaygroundsandourstaffmembersareCanadianCertifiedInspectorsandgrantapplicationspecialists.

Parkn’PlayDesignCo.Ltd.#609,32088AvenueN.E.Calgary,AlbertaT2A7V8Tel:1-866-551-8188Fax:1-888-308-0531parknplay@shaw.cawww.parknplaydesign.com

Ourteamiscommittedtoqualityproductsforatotalparkenvironment.Wecanprovideyouwithdesign&installationof:Playgrounds,waterparks,sitefurnishings,sportsequipment&shadestructures.AtParkNPlayDesigncustomerserviceisournumberonepriority.Wewillonlysellthehighestquality,andthesafestproducts.

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AppleFitnessStore16604109Ave.Edmonton,ABT5P1C2Tel:780-452-8877Fax:780-452-8885www.applefitness.com

AppleFitnessStoreisaleaderinthefitnessindustry,offeringtopqualityretailandcommercialproductsfortheserioususer.AtAppleFitness,weprideourselvesonbuildinglong-termclientpartnershipsbasedonquality,integrity,serviceandafter-salessupport.

CampersVillage10951-170StreetEdmonton,AlbertaCanadaT5P4V6Tel:780-484-2700www.campers-village.comdharris@campers-village.com

CampersVillageOutdoorAdventureStoreisanAlbertaownedandoperatedcompany,establishedin1963.CampersVillageisproudlyassociatedwiththeleadingsuppliersintheoutdoorindustrytoensurethatwebringourcustomersthebestavailableproductsandvalue.Today,CampersVillagehasthreestores,oneinCalgaryandtwoinEdmonton.

CentaurProductsInc.114544Ave.SECalgary,ABTel:403-243-5111Fax:403-243-5199alberta@centaurproducts.comwww.centaurproducts.comCentaurProductsInc.hasbeenprovidingqualitysportssurfacing,

spectatorseating,scoreboards,electronicmessagedisplaysandgymnasiumequipmenttotheCanadianathleticcommunitysince1973.CentaurisaCanadianownedandoperatedcompanywithofficeslocatednationally.

ErvParentGroup7519FlintRd.SECalgary,ABT2H1G3Tel:403-253-3145Fax:403-255-1127www.ervparent.cominfo@ervparent.comSportFlooringandWallProtection-ErvParentGroupdistributeshigh-performanceindoorandoutdoorsportflooringfromMondoRubberanddurable,hygienicWhiterockwallprotectionfromAltroaswellasotherfloorcoveringsfromMondo,Altro,TarkettandJohnsonite.Celebratingover50yearsofdistributioninWesternCanada.

FirstEditionFirstAidTrainingInc.(National,AuthorizedPhilipsAEDDistributor)#40,2526BattlefordAveSWCalgary,ABT2T4V7Tel/Fax:404-243-2644www.firsteditionfirstaid.cajan@firsteditionfirstaid.ca

SpecializinginthedistributionofPhilipsAED’sandFirstAid-CPR-AEDtraining.PhilipsAED’sarethesafest,mostuser-friendlydefibrillatorsavailableandrequirenoregularmaintenance.CalmvoicepromptedCPRcoachingand“Quick-Shock”offerbestpossiblepatientoutcome.

TomkoSportSystems6C,624BeaverDamRd.NECalgary,ABT2K4W6Tel:403-291-4267Fax:403-291-4292tab@tomko-sports.comwww.tomko-sports.com

TomkoisCanada’slargesttenniscourtsurface&equipmentcontractor(AlbertaOwned).Othersurfacesincludesportcourt/gymflooring,andtheplexitracrunningtracksurface(recycledrubberwithwaterbasedbinders).Wealsomanufactureandwholesaleheavydutybasketball,fieldmaintenance,volleyball,track&field,hockey,soccer,golfrangeandparksiteequipment.

WesternGym&RecreationalSuppliesLtd.4960–13thStreetNECalgary,ABT2G5M9Tel:403-287-0233Fax:403-287-0042jmurtha@westerngym.com

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