(Rimouski - October 29, 2009) – GP grocery stores (GP) are proud to partner with the Gala Méritas 2009 sports award ceremony organized by the Unité Régionale de Loisir et de Sport du Bas-Saint-Laurent.

Through this partnership, GP hopes to recognize the hard work and talent of young athletes from our region and pay homage to those who volunteer in amateur sports.

Together with the Unité régionale de loisir et de sport du Bas-St-Laurent, GP is inviting the public to participate in the 35th annual Gala Méritas sports award ceremony, which will take place at Hôtel Rimouski, on Sunday, November 15. This is a unique opportunity to show your support for regional amateur athletes.

GP
GP grocery stores were acquired by Metro on September 28, 2009. There are eight Metro GP stores in the Quebec City area and seven GP stores in Bas-St-Laurent, as well as two administrative offices, located in Quebec City and Mont-Joli. With nearly $11 billion in annual sales and more than 65,000 employees, Metro Inc. is a leader in the food and pharmaceutical sectors in Quebec and Ontario, where it operates a network of some 600 grocery stores under several banners, including Metro, Metro Plus, A&P, Super C and Food Basics, as well as over 250 pharmacies under the Brunet, Brunet Plus, Clini Plus, The Pharmacy and Drug Basics banners. For more information, visit groupegp.com or metro.ca

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Source: Metro
Information:
Libellia St-Arnaud
Marketing Coordinator
GP Division
418-775-2214 ext. 226

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