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After growing up in the family's successful automotive parts and accessories business, it was only natural that Suzanne would become an entrepreneur. With a sharp business sense and a love of fine paper and gifts, Suzanne opened a small shop called Notables in 1986. Notables quickly became a local favorite for its unique selection of cards, gift items and invitations. In the late 1990s, Suzanne expanded Notables' invitation service, offering custom invitations that are now a staple of the business. In 2005, after nearly 19 years in the original store, Suzanne moved Notables to its current location in Edmonton's prestigious High Street block. Suzanne and her husband Ted enjoy triathlon, horseback riding, and deep sea diving. Their two dogs, Chela and Chloe, are customer favorites.

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After 17 years as the Business Manager with Friends of University Hospital, Brenda joined Suzanne and the Notables Team as the Store Manager in 2006. In addition to working with the staff, Brenda thoroughly enjoys the excitement of assisting brides and grooms in designing and choosing their wedding invitations. With her extensive background in retail sales, Brenda recognizes and appreciates the value of a well run business operation and expresses her thoughts that "Suzanne has created a customer service based environment with a winning combination of great staff...and great stuff".

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Anne, a graduate of Grant MacEwan's Visual Design Program, has been Notables' in-house graphic designer since 2001. In September 2008, Anne became Assistant Store Manager with a focus on invitation design, consulting and marketing. Whether it's a wedding invitation, birth announcement or program, Anne enjoys bringing customers' ideas to life. With two boys at home, Anne has a busy family life. Anne's hobbies include reading, cooking, gardening and drawing.

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Graduated from Grant MacEwan's Visual Communication and Design program in 2007 and has since been working as one of Notables' Graphic Designers.

"Not knowing what new project each day will bring makes my job very satisfying. The diversity of working with everything from wedding invitations to business and calling cards, stationery sets to advertisements and flyers means there is always something new and fun to do."

"However, I think that the best part of my job would have to be designing wedding invitations. It is wonderful knowing that I can help to make one of the most special days in a couple's life even better by making their vision become a reality."

"I feel lucky to have the opportunity to work with such a wonderful team, in a beautiful store with gorgeous papers, and on fun and challenging projects."

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Is new to Notables and "loving it to pieces". Pat says that it is quite a change from working in the oil/gas/construction industry for many years.

When not at work, Pat likes to occupy her time by sewing, painting, walking and cycling in Edmonton's beautiful river valley - and - of course, enjoying time with her family.

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Is a writer that has a passion for paper and ink. She has published five books of poetry and a book of essays and is currently writing a novel. Since graduating with an MA in English in 2005, she has devoted her spare time to writing, being with her family and walking their black lab, Ace. Notables is the perfect place for a writer to work - every shift is inspiring.

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Lori trained in Early Childcare, and has been working in retail the last few years. She enjoys working at Notables "the staff and customers are great". Lori works both front of the house as a sales associate and behind the scenes as a production assistant in the invitation department. As a freelance artist, Lori has also created a number of hand designed graphics and paintings for customer's invitations.

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Lenore, a former lab tech, began working as a part-time associate in 2004. An Edmonton native, Lenore loves her garden and enjoys walks with her neighbour's dogs, Juno and Winston.

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Has worked part time at Notables for a number of years while going to school. She is a student at the University of Alberta doing a degree in Political Science and is a member of Rotaract Club of Edmonton Centre. Sophia loves to travel.

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Is from the other side of the world. Fareena was born and brought up in Poona, a big and busy city in India. She is currently pursuing a BSc Honours degree at the University of Alberta in the fascinating field of Genetics, while also working weekends at Notables. She has now spent two years in Canada and has finally started enjoying the weather! Not only is she a geek, but she also loves sports (soccer, badminton and swimming being her favourites), exploring new cultures and long walks on the beach.

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Loves being the youngest employee and is finishing high school. Anna is our Sunday gal and says that she enjoys the job so much because she takes pleasure in being around nice people!

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Chela, one of Notables' longest-serving "employees," is a black cockapoo with more than 14 years of experience greeting customers and "talking" to our suppliers and delivery people.

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Chloe, a black labradoodle, is the newest member of the greeters team. She came to work in the summer of '05 and has quickly been learning the tricks of the trade from Chela.