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he Peace River flows from the mountains of British Columbia through northwestern Alberta as it thunders toward the Arctic Ocean. As such, Northern Alberta tourism has become popular with those individuals looking for adventure in an amazing natural environment and authentic experiences.

The Regional Economic Development Initiative (REDI) is committed to promoting, supporting and enhancing economic growth and diversification in northwest Alberta through regional cooperation and partnerships. Because of this commitment, REDI partners with the Mackenzie Frontier Tourist Association (MFTA), an organization committed to building and sustaining the tourism industry in the Mackenzie Region of Northwestern Alberta.

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For the past couple years, the two organizations have partnered to create and distribute an ongoing series of informative publications about the Mackenzie Region.

“MFTA has published booklets and brochures in the past, but this initiative has taken it up a notch,” said MFTA Executive Director Kayla Wardley.

“These ones are so attractive, informative and detailed.

REDI’s funding and support have allowed us to work on a whole series of travel guide booklets that focus on different aspects of our region. We hope to one day combine all these publications into one master tourism guide.”

The first publication was Tour Alberta’s North—an original partnership with Community Futures Northwest—invites participants to take the

Mackenzie Frontier “Circle Drive.” It’s a small booklet, but it’s full of useful information about the lay of the land, wildlife, culture and industry, and it has a comprehensive map and “off the beaten path” things to do.

The next publication, The Fort Vermilion Historical Guide, was a much larger endeavour. It came out of a historical tourism inventory of the Peace River and area from Carcajou to the Fort Vermilion Chutes. At 26-pages, this publication details the rich history of “Where Alberta Began.”

There are also several maps and sites combined with a walking tour, and there is in-ground signage with interesting historical context that give tourists a unique, well-informed experience.

The Winter in the Frontier publication highlights many of the region’s

attractions and recreation activities available in the winter months—such as snowshoeing, snowmobiling and ice fishing, many of which are operated by nonprofit organizations across the region.

“We’re currently working on two upcoming publications, our Wildlife in the Frontier and our new Community and Business Directory,” said Wardley.

The Wildlife publication highlights information about the variety of wildlife native to the area.

“You can see the animals— bison, elk, moose, caribou, bears, etc.—where they are in the region, and little fun facts about them,” said Wardley. “You can also find out where to get your hunting and fishing licenses and information about trapping and outfitters.”

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MACKENZIE FRONTIER is by far the largest expense, the content creation is no small task.

Photographers from around the region have contributed the use of their pictures, notably Adam Noble from Rainbow Lake, and his company Adam in the Wild Photography and Jacob Marfo from Fort Vermilion, who both have been featured on the covers of two publications, and also many other local photographers within the “Frontier.”

“Wilma O’Rourke is our publication guru, head chick in charge, designer and jack of all trades. She is the one that takes the MFTA Board of Directors’ vision and creates reality!

She digs up and compiles all the information, tracks down all the photos and works with the museums and local experts. She has written some amazing paragraphs for our brochures. Our print publications would not be what they are without her dedication to the ‘Frontier’.” said Wardley.

The MFTA and REDI also combine forces to promote the region at tradeshows in the wider region—

including the upcoming Yellowknife Trade Show where REDI will also be sponsoring a hospitality suite, a chance for industry members and municipality partners to mingle, create relationships with neighbours and discuss opportunities for the region.

“I’m always really excited to show these brochures off at tradeshows and places like this because it really showcases what our area has to offer,” said Wardley.

The publications are distributed by board members to tourism centres in Alberta and the NWT as well as to hotels, museums and other places of interest for travellers.

If you would like to get your hands on one, call 780-926-4233, email info@mackenziefrontier.com and/or visit mackenziefrontier.com.

You can also find Mackenzie Frontier Tourist Association on Facebook and Instagram.

The Regional Economic Development Initiative Association for Northwest Alberta (REDI) formed in 2002. It exists to promote and enhance economic growth amongst its member communities and promotes the region as a whole, rather than as individual communities.

REDI is geographically located in the far northwest portion of Alberta and is located within Mackenzie County and the Métis settlement of Paddle Prairie.

The region is home to a number of progressive and established resource industries such as agriculture, forestry and oil and gas.

This vibrancy has enabled sustained economic diversification. Husky Energy, Paramount Resources Ltd., Agricore, and Tolko Industries have all made major investments in the REDI region.

Like the northern lights that dance overhead, the REDI region is vibrant and alive.

The region is filled with unique commercial, residential and industrial investment opportunities. This, together with a high regard for family and lifestyle, make the region an amazing place to work and live.

The REDI region has a population of more than 20,000 residents. The main source of revenue for REDI is from annual membership fees and government partner funding. REDI is registered as a society under The Societies Act of Alberta.

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High Level Agricultural Exhibition Society

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or 50 years, the High Level Agricultural Exhibition Society has been meeting the need for recreational agriculture-related events in the area, as well as providing agriculture-related information and education. The 12 board members make it a priority to provide activities that people of any age can enjoy.

“We try to find something for everyone to do, whether they’re babies or 80. Bring the kids, grandma, grandpa, whoever,” said Treasurer Jacquie Bateman.

One of the Society’s yearly highlights is the High Level Rodeo, which turns 50 this summer. As Alberta’s most northern ag society and rodeo, they get visitors from a large surrounding area, including Rainbow Lake, Zama City, Fort Vermilion and even the Territories. In keeping with their family focus, they provide plenty of entertainment in addition to what’s going on in the arena.

“This year, we’ve brought in mechanical bulls, bouncy houses and other stuff for the kids to do,” said Bateman. “We’ll have a parade and an outdoor dance on Saturday, and on Sunday, we’re bringing back our demolition derby event. It’ll be a good time.”

“The grounds get quite a bit of use throughout the year. In other years, we’ve hosted equine clinics so kids can learn horsemanship, barrel racing and more,” said Bateman. “The Watt Mountain Wanderers Snowmobile Club have also used the grounds for their drag races.”

The 50th Annual High Level Rodeo and Demolition Derby will be held June 7 to 9.

Bateman gratefully credits the Ag Society’s sponsors for their continued success.

The Exhibition Society has a full calendar of other events for the year as well, such as a dance and talent show in April, the RCMP Musical Ride on August 23 and Gymkhana equestrian events throughout the summer.

In June, the Fatboys Motorcycle Association of High Level is hosting a Show & Shine and Poker Rally at the ag grounds. The Society will also be relocating in the near future—moving the rodeo grounds to a neighbouring lot—to allow for a large agricultural development to be put in the current location.

“I’m proud of our sponsors. When you phone just about anybody in the community for something, whether it be a financial commitment or their time, they do it. There’s no argument.

The sponsors are the only reason we’ve survived 50 years,” said Bateman.

For more information about scheduled events, visit the High Level Agricultural Exhibition Society's Facebook page or call Jacquie Bateman at 780-841-0069.

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A NORTHERN SUMMER FAMILY GETAWAY La Crete Ferry Campground Society

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or the past 12 years, the La Crete Ferry Campground has been a destination for people using Hwy 697, primarily families from the local area. The campground, situated right beside the ferry that provides the shortest route between La Crete and the Mackenzie Highway during the summer months, is home to over 100 sites and offers bike and walking trails, a day use area with an open shelter, fishing, a boat launch and more.

According to John Wiebe, the Secretary Treasurer of the La Crete Ferry Campground Society (LCFCS), the campground is a collaborative effort between the scores of volunteers, community members and sponsors who contribute both time and finances to keep it running.

“We have a lot of volunteers putting this together. Businesses have helped, and we have gotten government grants. Mackenzie County contributes towards the day use area at the ferry,” said Wiebe.

The campground began in 2007 when local resident John Krahn called Wiebe to go look at a historic sawmill site near the ferry. The sawmill once employed many of the local old-timers and provided lumber for early settlers of the area. After deciding that the site would require very little effort and landscaping to

suit their purpose, the LCFCS was formed with Krahn as the president. The original committee of nine has shrunk to seven, but the campground is still going strong, despite a flood last spring that covered the area in 12 feet of water.

“I’m very proud of the local people. They came and helped us clean up,” said Wiebe. “Two classes from the school came. A lot of people brought their equipment, and we actually got to go camping there in May. We didn’t think that would be possible.”

The LCFCS hosts several events throughout the year to fundraise for future improvements, including a yearly music festival and what they hope will become a regular fishing derby. They have a long wish list, including bringing in a power line, as power is currently supplied by generator.

“Our plan is to continue to improve the campsite, walking trails and playground equipment.

We would also like to get showers put in,” said Wiebe. “We’ve been complimented many times about how nice the campground is. We have a young community, so we focus on safety and activities the family can enjoy.”

You can find more information on the La Crete Chamber of Commerce website, or by calling 780-841-2705.

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Northern HEAT Conference held in Peace River

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irefighters from across Alberta headed to Peace River at the beginning of May for the 2019 HEAT Fire Conference. The annual conference brings in some of North America’s leading fire service experts to provide

training that is normally not accessible to northern fire departments. The four-day conference kicked off on May 1 with Live Fire Training followed by presentations by renowned speakers at the Chateau Nova in Peace River.

EvelineCharles Academy offers scholarship he EvelineCharles Academy (ECA) in Peace River is offering a chance to be awarded free tuition for one of its full-time programs with the Homecoming Beauty Scholarship Giveaway.

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former students of the Holy Family Catholic Regional Division who are entering the Hairstyling and Barbering or Professional Esthetics programs at the ECA Peace River Campus.

Applicants need to submit a 300-400 word essay on what it means to be from the north and why they want to attend the EC Academy and create a one minute video explaining why they would like to work in the industry.

The EvelineCharles Academy is a world-renowned Hair Styling and Barbering and Professional Esthetics program at the stateof-the-art campus at Glenmary School in Peace River.

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The deadline for applicants in June 1. Applications can be sent to jody.bekevich@hfcrd.ab.ca

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Nampa/Northern Sunrise County Launch Wheels to Meals Program

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n March 19, Nampa/ Northern Sunrise County launched the Wheels to Meals Program—a program to provide regular and nutritious meals to seniors to enhance health well-being and independence.

The program will be offered every Monday (excluding holidays and 2nd Monday of the month), except in the months of July and August, at the Harmon Valley Hall.

Participants will receive one hot meal and the option to purchase take home meals. The meals cost $8 per hot meal and $6 per take home meal. Participants must register a week in advance.

Seniors can also opt for a take home meal to be delivered to their homes on Mondays (with pre-registration on Fridays).

The program also incorporates activities like foot care, blood pressure monitoring, informational sessions and recreation activities.

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PRSD Nominates TA Norris School Educator Emma Dempsey for 2019 Edwin Parr Teacher Award incredible,” said Emma.

She admits that moving to a new community in Alberta from New Brunswick to begin her first teaching job was nerve-wracking.

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eace River School Division (PRSD) is thrilled to announce that Emma Dempsey, an educator at T.A. Norris School (TANS) has been selected as PRSD’s nominee for the Edwin Parr First Year Teacher Award.

The Edwin Parr Teacher Award recognizes first-year teachers that demonstrate exemplary dedication and commitment in the field of Education.

“The support that I have received from Wade (Principal), Jon (Vice Principal), and the entire staff at T.A. has been

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“Everyone at T.A. has been kind and supportive, and I have felt comfortable from day one. They have made the transition to teaching so easy and I cannot imagine having taught anywhere else my first year. I am glad that I did it,” said Emma.

Currently teaching 22 Grade 5 students at TANS, Emma contributes as an active and enthusiastic participant in school events and makes a substantial contribution to the school culture and environment in addition to her teaching assignment. She also has assumed coaching roles with the T.A. Timberwolves grade 7 and 8 basketball.

with youth and teaching peers alike definitely indicates a very promising career ahead of her and makes her an excellent candidate for the Edwin Parr award,” said Wade Johnson, Principal at TANS. “Emma is a meticulous organizer and motivator as many of her academic and planning accomplishments can attest. She is truly dedicated to the teaching profession; she successfully changes her teaching style to try to meet the needs of her students and is always willing to get involved.”

Emma is a graduate from the University of New Brunswick and St. Thomas University with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and a Bachelor of Education with a major in Elementary Education.

“Emma’s genuine concern for developing interpersonal, leadership and organizational skills

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n April 8, the High Level Fire Department received a donation of a new Chevrolet 3500 HD diesel truck from High Level Motor Products for its Wildland fleet.

“The truck will be used as a primary vehicle

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he track is open and the Peace River Motocross Club is gearing up for a great season.

Memberships are $100 for the season, $25 per additional family member and day passes are $20.

Key deposits for the track are $25, which enables members to use the track as much as you like all season.

Memberships can be purchased in Peace River at Mighty Peace Powersports or Maximum Powersports.

The season runs from April to October (weather dependent).

for structural protection work around the region and province as well as a Wildland response vehicle,” read a statement from the Town of High Level. “The truck will be in the fleet for the summer months with it being returned after the Wildland

season. The Wildland package was purchased from the 2019 Budget. The Town of High Level and our firefighters would like to thank High Level Motor Products for this generous donation to enhance the safety of our community and beyond.”

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FAIRVIEW ADDRESSES DELAYED AXIA FIBRETOWN ROLLOUT

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he Town of Fairview has addressed concerns about the Axia FibreTown rollout in Fairview in a statement on the Town’s Facebook page.

“With the awarding of the Alberta government Supernet contract to Bell, Bell also purchased Axia and all their assets.

As part of the transfer,

Bell is continuing to serve communities that have their fibre network completed already,” read the statement. “However, they are not sure what they are going to do with our fibre network. We are the only community that had a network that was not completed. We have spoken to the appropriate VPs and heads of

departments at Axia and Bell, and they are aware of our concerns and our drive to have this network completed, but they have not made any decisions on what they will do yet.”

The Town will continue to push for completion of the project and has also reached out to vendors other than Bell and Axia.

The statement went on to say: “We would like to assure residents that staff and Council view this as a high priority item for Fairview and are pushing as hard as we can to get a resolution from Bell/Axia or another vendor.”

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PRSD HOSTS ROBOTICS TOURNAMENT AT E.E. OLIVER SCHOOL

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n April 10, 2019, E.E. Oliver Elementary School hosted its third Robotics Tournament.

This year over 30 teams from all over Northern Alberta competed in this one-of-a-kind event.

Teams of 2-10 students from Holy Family Catholic Region #37 and Peace River School Division #10 competed in over 15 different challenges. There were events designed specifically for grades 1-3, 4-6 and 7-12.

Challenges for the younger students included Lego boat building, programming Lego Boost Robots and Lego WeDo Kits. Teams in grades 4-12 attempted a number of mazes, linefollowing events and races for speed and weight carrying. This year’s format for the grades 4-12

was completely new and allowed students to solve problems on the fly and use their skills of both building and programming to attempt new challenges.

The final event was everyone's favorite, Sumo, where robots went headto-head trying to push the other robot out of the ring in a fast-paced threeminute match. This year's Sumo event was a doubleelimination tournament with two categories—grades 4-6 and grades 7 and up.

All events required robots to be fully automated and programmed by the students.

Teamwork, problem solving, critical thinking, mathematical logic and communication were all skills students were learning and developing in addition to just plain having fun.

During Robotics classes, option classes, after school clubs or flexible learning time, students worked together to build robots from LEGO Mindstorms kits. Then, they programmed the robots to operate independently by refining the design and the code until the robots were ready to compete.

Students learn from analyzing and tweaking their designs and code to make their robots faster, stronger, more efficient and "smarter" than their competitors' robots.

Students built and programmed the robots to use light sensors to detect the edge of the track to be able to keep their robots inside the arena. Touch sensors or ultrasonic sensors are used to detect other objects or robots at certain distances. The

data the sensors receive determine how the small and large motors, speakers and display will function.

They also need to consider building strategies such as building for speed, strength or durability.

A team of students from E.E. Oliver Elementary School and a teacher, Leanne White, from Menno Simons Community School, along with a team of volunteers, hosted the tournament. The student volunteers acted as hosts, ran a canteen, handled registration and assisted with setup and cleanup.

Planning and organizing a large event helps these students with life and employment skills such as responsibility, problem solving and organization.

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Thank you to everyone who took part in the Pipe Ceremony including: Leonard Cardinal – Pipe Carrier, Thunderbird Inc; Amanda Ferguson, Thunderbird Inc; Chief Issac LaboucanAvirom, Woodland Cree First Nation; Hannah Laboucan-Avirom –Youth, Woodland Cree First Nation; Barry Nooskey – President, Cadotte Lake Métis Local; George Merrier – Councillor, Woodland Cree First Nation; Dennis Whitford – Elder, Peace River; Ruby Auger – Elder, Woodland Cree First Nation; Lillian Whitehead – Elder, Lubicon Lake Band; Nora Laboucan – Elder, Lubicon Lake Band; Driftpile Drummers – Bernard Colman Jr., Coltan Bellerose, Georgie Isadore, Mehkwa Bellerose, Mikisew Bellerose, Sohkies Bellerose and Willy Isadore; Georgie Isadore – Elder, Driftpile First Nation; Michelle Hulley – MLA Debbie Jabbour’s Office Representative; Marcella Carifelle – Elder, Cadotte Lake Métis Local; Mayor Thomas Tarpey; Councillor Johanna Downing; Councillor Elaine Manzer; Laura Love – Curator, Peace River Museum; JC Erasmus – Town of Peace River; Tanya Bell – Director of Community Services; Wendy Goulet – Peace River Aboriginal Interagency Committee; Greg Towne, Director of Corporate Services.

PERMANENT INSTALLATION OF TREATY 8 AND MÉTIS FLAGS

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n late March the Town of Peace River added the flags of the Treaty 8 First Nations and the Métis Nation to Town Council Chambers. The moment was commemorated with a pipe ceremony.

Interagency Committee and the Town of Peace River on the development of an Indigenous Outreach Strategy that addresses the National Truth and Reconciliation Committee recommendations.

The installation of these flags was the result of a partnership with the Peace River Aboriginal

In addition to installing the flags in Council Chambers, the committee has also recommended

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The Clear Hills County Agricultural Service Board will be conducting the weed inspection and roadside weed control program beginning May 15.

The inspection program monitors newly introduced

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that the Town install the Treaty 8 and Métis flags along with the Canada, Alberta and Peace River flags in a public location in the community. These recommendations came as the result of consultations with Indigenous Elders from the community and region.

invasive species and control on existing recurrent weed control concerns. Weed inspectors will be inspecting private and public lands for invasive species under the authority of the Weed Control Act.

Raising the flags of both Treaty 8 and Métis Nations is an opportunity to engage the community towards recognition and reconciliation.

The flags will be located near Riverfront Park and the Third Mission Heritage Suites. They will be raised for the first time on June 21.

The roadside weed control program controls invasive plants in County ditches, gravel pits, landfills and other public lands.

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(L) Congratulations to Carlito Asio who won gold at the 2019 Northwest Regional Skills Competition. His instructor, Mrs. Adams is very proud of his accomplishment. He qualified to compete at Provincials in Edmonton. (R) Meagan Borger, EvelineCharles Academy Instructor Frances Atkinson and Selenne Lin Huang. The hairstyling shown is Meagan (top) and Selenne (bottom) // Photography submitted

Students participate in Regional Skills Canada competition

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n April 25 and 26, the GPRC Fairview Campus, Fairview High School and St. Thomas More High School hosted the 15th Annual Northwest Alberta Regional Skills Competition. Students from around the Peace Region competed in 16 different events to test their skills against their fellow students.

The 16 competitions this year included automobile technology, baking, cabinet making, carpentry, culinary arts, fashion technology, graphic design, hairstyling junior,

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hairstyling intermediate, IT network systems, outdoor power and recreation, photography, robotics, video production, welding and workplace safety.

The event also hosted Try-a-Trade demonstration and exhibition events.

The Peace Country has produced many skilled workers, and this competition has been significant by giving young people exposure to the trades. Last year, Jason Cote from Peace Wapiti Academy competed in

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the Outdoor Power and Recreation Equipment competition and went on to win at the provincial and national level.

Nine regional competitions will take place across Alberta with the top performers at the North West Regional Skills Canada Competition earning a spot at the 27th Provincial Skills Canada Competition on May 8 and 9 at the Edmonton EXPO Centre. Gold Medalist then go on to compete at the national level in Halifax May 27-30.

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BRADEN FLEISCHHACKER MOVED UP FROM CALGARY, AB

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HOW DO YOU ENTERTAIN OUTOF-TOWN GUESTS? WHAT ARE SOME MUST-TRY PEACE REGION EXPERIENCES?

Braden Fleischhacker, 24, moved up from Calgary, AB. Originally from Stettler, AB, Braden moved to Peace River in February 2019.

WHERE DO YOU WORK?

I work for Explore Inc. We are a surveying and pipeline integrity company spread throughout Alberta.

A large portion of our work is up here in the Peace Region. We perform a variety of surveys in the oil and gas fields, and municipal surveys too.

WHAT’S YOUR STORY? HOW DID YOU END UP RELOCATING TO THE MIGHTY PEACE REGION?

In 2012, after I graduated high school, I did the Rotary Youth Exchange and spent a year in Belgium. Upon my return in August 2013 I was in need of something to do with myself, and Explore was hiring. I started off as a survey assistant with Explore that summer with no idea what an RTK or total station even were, but I learned.

Over the next five years Explore provided me with training and education and, as of June 2018, they put me in a truck of my own, which I have been running for just about a year now.

With the bridge construction going on, Explore was short of man power in Peace River. [My boss] Darren asked me if I would be willing to relocate.

Being up here means I get to work

with the latest equipment and perform a larger variety of work. I didn’t take much convincing. It’s a great opportunity for me to advance my surveying career and experience a new community.

WHAT WAS YOUR FIRST IMPRESSION OF THE PEACE REGION?

The first thing that struck me when I came up here for the first time was the natural beauty of the Peace Valley as you come into Peace River. I had no idea how truly beautiful the landscape was here. I look forward to enjoying some of these long summer days. I think it has to be one of my favorite things about the north.

COMPARED TO WHERE YOU CAME FROM, HOW DOES THE PEACE REGION DIFFER?

Compared to living in Calgary one of the biggest things I’ve noticed is how friendly and open people seem to be.

There is more of a sense of community here than in the city.

IN WHAT WAYS HAVE YOU INTEGRATED YOURSELF INTO THE COMMUNITY?

I was helping Dan Williams campaign for the UCP—doorknocking, placing signs, etc. I also recently gave a presentation to the Peace River Rotary Club on my experience with the Rotary Youth Exchange in 2012, and I look forward to getting more involved with the community as time passes.

I’m still figuring those out, but my folks recently came up to visit to check out the Peace Region. We took in Peace River Brewing, 12 Foot Davis’ gravesite and we took a drive around Peace Region. I took them across the Dunvegan Bridge. It was a nice time. I still have much to take in up here.

HAVE YOU HAD ANY INTERESTING WILDLIFE ENCOUNTERS SINCE YOU’VE BEEN HERE?

I certainly see a few more deer around here than I’m used to. I found one in the backyard; I guess a person really should keep the gate closed. I went out the front door that morning.

WHAT ARE SOME OF YOUR FAVOURITE OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES IN THE PEACE?

I love the abundant sled and ATV trails around here and the fishing. I do our boat work, so I may have to see if I can’t sneak her out for pleasure a couple times this season.

WHERE DO YOU SEE YOURSELF IN FIVE YEARS?

Five years? I barely know where I’ll be seeing myself this afternoon. My move up here was based on the completion of the Peace River Bridge, and then I’d make my way back down to Calgary, but who knows, we will see how things go. I do like it here. The separation is nice.

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NORTHERN LAKES COLLEGE

DUAL CREDIT HEALTH CARE AIDE THE LOCAL, HOMEGROWN WORKFORCE WE NEED

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he most popular dual credit program at Northern Lakes College (NLC) allows students to complete a Health Care Aide (HCA) certificate before leaving high school. After graduating high school, they can go directly into the workforce or further health training. The program opens the door for students to access post-secondary programming while still in high school, gaining both high school and post-secondary credit.

NLC has offered dual credit HCA courses since the 2011-2012 school year. Of the 85 graduates so far, a good percentage are from the tri-partnership agreement between Alberta Health Services (AHS), Fort Vermilion School Division and NLC. “The partnership is in its third year, with a third cohort of high school students taking the HCA program,” said Kathy Reid-Soucy, Dean of Health Programs at NLC. “Northern Lakes College is proud to be part of a collaboration that ensures local, qualified staff for regional care centres.”

Fort Vermilion School Division supports and promotes dual credit programs that provide students with training and skills that will help them transition into the workforce.

“The HCA program fits perfectly with that philosophy because there is a definite need for health care aides in our region,” said Karen Smith, Supervisor of Learning Services with Fort Vermilion School Division.

Fort Vermilion School Division is in its third year of offering the NLC dual credit HCA program through the tripartnership. In year one, 11 students completed the program, and in year two, nine students completed. There

are currently 12 students enrolled.

Students from high schools in Fort Vermilion, High Level, La Crete and Rocky Lane have completed the program.

“Having the support of Alberta Health Services has been crucial in the success of this program. AHS has provided our students with clinical skills instruction, practicum placements, plus hiring information and support,” said Smith.

Angie Mann, Director of Clinical Operations Area 1 for AHS, is equally enthusiastic about the success of the partnership.

“We need to sustain our local health services. This is an innovative way to ‘grow our own,’” said Mann.

According to Mann, AHS always faces staffing challenges in the north.

Recruitment of professionals from the south or out of province is a temporary, but unsustainable, solution as they do not have a connection to the communities and often leave.

“We need to build capacity locally with people who grew up in and know the north,” said Mann. “Because we recruit these students in their hometowns, they are ‘culturally competent.’ They can work with clients in long-term care and there is no cultural gap or language barrier.

For some, HCA opens the door; it is the beginning of a career in health. Some decide they want to pursue nursing once they achieve the certification. This is the local, homegrown workforce that we need.”

to apply for employment with AHS. The managers from the northern AHS sites come in to meet the students.

AHS supports their practical hours, so many graduates have already worked in the long-term care, acute care and emergency facilities of the local health centres.

The students are familiar with the organization and its facilities upon graduation, so it is a seamless transition into the workplace. Some of the students who have achieved their certification are still in grade 10 or 11, so are able to work on weekends and over the summer.

“Other communities ask us how this works. It is based on excellent relationships with both internal and external stakeholders. Relationships create opportunities,” said Mann.

NLC’s dual credit HCA program currently has 30 students from six school divisions participating, including Aspen View Public Schools, Fort Vermilion School Division, High Prairie School Division, Holy Family Catholic Regional Division, Peace River School Division and Peace Wapiti Public School Division.

Since being offered as a dual credit program, it has achieved an 87% completion rate with 85 high school students obtaining their HCA Certificate. Four dual credit HCA students went on to become an Emergency Medical Responder, Primary Care Paramedic, Practical Nurse and Oilfield Operator. Five completers are currently enrolled in the College’s Practical Nurse program.

AHS representatives meet with HCA dual credit students to provide an overview of all the job opportunities.

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Friendly, Welcoming, Health And Wellness-Focused Community Fairview is home to several Health and Wellness-focused businesses available to serve you.

PHARMACIES Guardian Drugs 100400 110st 780-835-4078 Rexall 10216 110st 780-835-2355 Pharmasave 11015 102ave 780-835-3485

AESTHETICS/ SALONS The Barber Co. 11031 102ave 780-834-8050

Clear Body Image Salon & Wellness Spa 10111 110st 780-835-9258 Revitalized 10206 110st 780-835-2127 Second Avenue Salon 10916 102ave 780-835-2248 Hair Chic N’ Boutique 10406 110st 780-835-5880 Pure Bliss Day Spa 11341 110 ave 780-834-7358

HEALTH FOOD & WELLNESS STORES Heartland Health 10910 102ave 780-835-5790

MASSAGE THERAPISTS

The Soho Studio 10920 104ave 780-835-2792 Natural Healing 780-835-1267 J. Lynne Bask Massage Therapy 10416 110st 780-835-5385

CHIROPRACTIC CARE

Fairview Chiropractic Care Centre 10416 110st 780-835-5385

PET HEALTH

Swartzy Performance Horses Equine Centre 780-814-1729 Fairview Veterinary Clinic Ltd. 10216 101ave 780-835-2750 Shorty’s Pet Supplies 10308 110st 587-343-0295

WELLNESS CENTRE/ FITNESS Elements the Compass of Health 10600 101 ave 1-877-226-7843 Brave Culture 9700 113st 780-834-6453 Fairview Regional Aquatic Centre 11219 95ave 780-835-2812 GPRC Fairview Fitness Centre 11219 95 ave 780-835-6689 Gypsy Healing & Creations 780-834-8232 Heart and Soul Connection 780-835-8843 The Phoenix Studio 10206 110st 780-223-6027

OPTOMETRY FYiDoctors 10309 110st 780-835-3555

DENTISTRY

Fairview Dental 10305 110st 780-835-2194

FAIRVIEW HEALTH COMPLEX ALBERTA HEALTH SERVICES Speech Language Physiotherapy Occupational Therapy Public Health Inspection Immunization Home Care Xray and Ultrasound Endoscope Services Diagnostic Imaging Laboratory Services Oral Health School Health Programs Mental Health Services Assertive Outreach Nutrition Counselling Social Work Prenatal Classes Day Respite Program Palliative Care Emergency Services Inpatient Respite Care ER and Acute Care Continuing Care Public Health 10612 110st 780-835-6100

FAIRVIEW MEDICAL CLINIC 10624 110st 780-835-4255

MENTAL HEALTH

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recognizes the Peace Country’s desire for a vibrant, active, life-focused community, which is why we encourage health and wellness businesses. Connect with Fairview’s Economic Development Committee to join your business with our growing Health Hub. Town of Fairview www.heartofthepeace.com www.fairview.ca

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Relocation Story

CHELSEA CARTER MOVED UP FROM TEXAS

Photography submitted

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WHAT IS YOUR IDEAL SUNDAY IN THE PEACE REGION?

My ideal Sunday would likely be in the summer. I love spending the day on a nice hike or by the river and enjoying the evening by a campfire with friends. I also like getting in a game of golf and having friends over for a BBQ. The summers are just incredible up here.

Winters are just as amazing as well. It’s still taking time to get used to the -30˚, but I do appreciate the beauty that comes along with winter—when you are driving down a back road and the trees are sparkling and the sun is shining.

That’s my peace (no pun intended).

Chelsea Carter, 30, moved up from Texas.

Originally from Ontario, Chelsea moved to Fairview in January 2017. She is currently the Executive Director of the Fairview & District Chamber of Commerce.

WHAT’S YOUR STORY? HOW DID YOU END UP RELOCATING TO THE MIGHTY PEACE REGION?

I was born and raised in Ontario. I moved to Texas and lived there from 20112017. I came to Fairview, AB, near the end of January 2017.

My younger sister lived in Fairview and suggested I come here. I arrived in the middle of winter—I had forgotten how beautiful the

winter was in Canada. I remember driving into Fairview and crossing the Dunvegan Bridge. The view was spectacular.

WHAT WAS YOUR FIRST IMPRESSION OF THE PEACE REGION?

The Peace Region is an exceptionally welcoming area and has some of the nicest people I have ever met. I felt right at home, quickly.

IN WHAT WAYS HAVE YOU INTEGRATED YOURSELF INTO THE COMMUNITY?

I am currently the Executive Director of the Fairview & District Chamber of Commerce, and I sit on the Economic Development Committee Board as well as the Rotary Board.

WHAT WOULD BE YOUR ADVICE TO ANYONE THINKING OF RELOCATING HERE?

I would highly suggest anyone looking for the small-town life to move to Fairview. The town is incredibly warm and welcoming. Dress warm as our winters are cold, but the summers are incredible.

With sunlight until almost 12am, it makes for some magical summer evenings.

HAVE YOU HAD ANY INTERESTING WILDLIFE ENCOUNTERS SINCE YOU’VE BEEN HERE?

There is a large amount of wildlife up here. I saw my very first bear and moose, and I couldn’t believe the deer just walk around town.

The Peace Region is just an absolutely beautiful area all around. It’s small town living without the hustle or bustle of a city. It’s a place that makes you want to come home after being away. It’s walking down the street to grab your mail and running into someone you know or just saying “hi” and smiling.

WHERE DO YOU SEE YOURSELF IN FIVE YEARS?

In five years, I see myself still in the Peace Region as I plan on opening a business and possibly raising a family here one day as well as continuing to grow the Fairview & District Chamber of Commerce. I have a lot of love for this area and the people and I’m happy that I can call this home.

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 Aboriginal Legend Submitted by Billy Joe Laboucan, Chief, Lubicon Lake #453

Neyāaniīm's O n that winter day, as it was always perpetual winter back then, Neyānīm’s cut across a snow shoe trail, a wide one and well travelled. Upon a light recent snow fall, his enemy was on a hunt. It was a Wīhtikōhkān trail also known by different names; they were a cannibalistic race who had invaded Turtle Island.

They were preying on human beings and capturing women. They were ferocious and wily foes.

Neyāhnīm’s was up to the task as he had told his brother, Wesahkecāhk, his mission in life was to eradicate all of these vile and dangerous cannibals to stop them from killing any more people.

Neyāhnīm’s purposely cut across the well-used trail and continued on knowing full-well he would be tracked and pursued by a Wīhtikōhkān.

He didn’t have to wait a long time before there was a hunter on his trail.

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Neyāhnīm’s was not without superior intelligence and strength, equal to and beyond his opponent.

Years before, Neyāhnīm’s and his young brother, Wesahkecāhk, had decided on their career goals.

Neyāhnīm’s had said he would devote his life to exterminating Omīkihkwanīsōwak, who were very smart and possessed superior strength to human beings but not to Neyānīm’s.

Thus, this was his mission in life.

Wesahkecāhk had said his mission would be to protect the animals and human beings and see they took care of the earth and of each other.

They say Wesahkecāhk is still around as his work isn’t yet complete as we humans don’t know how to treat each other properly or look after the animals and the earth. However, Neyāhnīm’s job came to an end after he eventually got rid of all the cannibals. He laid down to rest until world end. They say, you can see him, sleeping there on that huge lake as an island.

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Back to Neyāhnīm’s on the snow show trail—he could see the cannibal hunter trailing his easily visible snowshoe track and he was coming up very fast.

Neyāhnīm’s came upon a giant spruce tree and started climbing it, snowshoes and all. When he was near the top, he stopped. Then, the cannibal hunter also started climbing the tree, his snowshoes on too.

When the cannibal hunter was directly below Neyāhnīm’s, he stopped and took out his sharp spear, and he thrust it upward a few times, but there wasn’t anyway to kill his prey from beneath.

At this point, Neyāhnīm’s said, “Why don’t you hand me your spear and I will hold it for you while you climb above me. Then, you can easily stab me on the top of my head.”

Neyāhnīm’s was using his superior mind and his power of suggestion over the cannibal hunter.

“Huh! Ok, here hold this.” The hunter said, and he handed his spear to

Aboriginal Legend  Submitted by Billy Joe Laboucan, Chief, Lubicon Lake #453

Neyāhnīm’s. When he did, Neyāhnīm’s deftly reversed the spear and drove it right through the cannibal’s thick skull. He fell to the ground, but he was so strong that the spear, nor the long fall to the snow-covered ground, didn’t kill him.

The hunter got up and placed both his hands on the base of the spear protruding from his skull and starting walking toward their distant encampment. Every once in a while, the spear would bump a low hanging branch, and Neyāhnīm’s could hear him grunt as he trailed after him, “Oy oy oy!”

Finally, the hunter came within sight of their camp, and all the women and children streamed out of their lodges and came running to the hunter. The cannibals’ custom was to thrust their spears in their packs when they had successfully killed a human to eat. But, when they got closer, they discovered the hunter was gravely injured. He said, “Don’t come near! Don’t come near me!” The spear had been thrust to

the top of his palate above his throat.

One of them yelled, “Someone go get Onihcāwīhcam!” Every community has one, someone who can figure things out—a wise one.

When the messenger arrived at Onihcāwīhcam’s lodge, he explained what had happened. He asked, “What are we to do?” Onihcāwīhcam said, “Sap!” and made a hammering motion with his hand over the other hand.

The messenger ran back, and he was asked, “Well, what did Onihcāwīhcam say?”

The messenger replied, “He said, ‘Sap!’ and made a hammering motion.”

The others said, “Go back and ask him again what he meant!”

Once more the messenger ran back to see Onihcāwīhcam who said, “Sāpohsci!” (Right through!) and he again did a hammering motion.

The messenger hurried back to where

the rest had gathered in a big lodge by this time. They were eagerly waiting to hear what Onihcāwīhcam meant.

“What did he say?” they asked.

The messenger said, “Sāpohsci!” (Right through!).

They all gathered around the hunter once again and one of the cannibals remarked, “He does have an opening on the other end. So, lets drive the spear through,” which they did, thus killing him.

When the cannibal hunter died, all the others cannibals gathered and started wailing in grief, except for one older cannibal who was sitting off to the side. He didn’t cry; instead he started laughing.

The others couldn’t believe he was laughing, and asked him, “Why are you laughing? This is a sad occasion.”

He replied, “Aren’t we cannibals?! We ought to eat him first; then, we can all cry.”

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Campground Notikewin Provincial park

Shady Lane Campground

19 unserviced lots | $17 Camping open May - Oct. 780-624-6486

23 lots (20 with power) $20 or $25 with power Camping open May - Oct. 780-625-8766

Located 37 km North of Manning on Hwy. 35, then 30 km East on SH 692. The park is located at the confluence of the Peace and Notikewin rivers. Day-use area.

Located in the hamlet of Dixonville. Flush toilets, group camping, wheel-chair access and pull-through sites.

Little Prairie RV Campground 31 campsites | $14 or $30 with power, water & sewer Open May - Oct. 780-836-3150 Located 3 miles South of Manning. Dayuse area & pull-though sites.

Leddy Lake Recreation Area Year-round access 780-624-8208 Located 24 km Northwest of Peace River.

Electrical hookups and boat launch.

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Condy Meadows Golf Course and Campground

35 campsites $28 for power and water Open May - Sept.

780-836-2176

Located 18 km North of Manning on Hwy. 35. Flush toilets & licensed clubhouse.

The Creek Campground

40 campsites | $20 or $30 with power & water Open May - Sept.

780-618-3988

Located 11.5 km N of Grimshaw on Mackenzie Hwy., then 1.5 km W. Day-use area, flush toilets, pull-through sites and group camping. Pets welcome.

Twin Lakes Provincial Park

49 unserviced lots | $23 Camping open May - Oct. 780-624-6486

Located 65km north of Manning on Hwy 35, the recreation area offers camping and many water-based activities including year-round fishing. Boat launch--electric motors only.

Guide Figure 8 Provincial Park and Recreation Area 20 campsites | $24 Open May - Oct. 780-624-6486

Located 25 km West of Peace River. Boat launch (electric motors only) and day-use area.

George Lake 18 campsites (some with power) 780-494-3820

4.5 km south of Hines Creek on Hwy 64.

Home of the George Lake Music Festival.

Boat Launch and large camping stalls.

Firepits and firewood available.

Running lake Provincial Recreation area 17 campsites (RVs & Tenting) 780-624-6486 8km East, 22km North of Worsley. Boat launch and dock. Electric motors only.

Many Islands

Ole’s Lake

Worsley Heritage Park

24 campsites Open May 15 to Oct. 15 780-835-8780

780-595-2155

Located in the Hamlet of Worsley.

Power sites with RV sani-station

Located 24km Southeast of Worsley, off Hwy 64. Many Islands Music Festival is held here in July. Situated on the Peace River with boat launch.

6.5 km South of Hwy 64 (toward AB/BC border). Boat launch.

Stoney Lake

Worsley RV Park

Carter's Camp

20 sites 780-624-6486

780-835-1970

20 campsites 780-494-2222

20km North of Hines Creek. Lake access with boat launch.

Power sites with RV sani-station near campground

Located on the banks of the Peace River, 25km west of Hines Creek off of Hwy 685.

Boat launch.

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Clear River Campground

sULFUR lAKE Park

Cleardale OHV Campground

780-685-2257

20 campsites 780-624-2125

Located 1.5km east of Cleardale on Hwy. 64, this Off Highway Vehicle park offers a playground and camping sites with electrical hookups Rustic camping with large group camping area.

Located on Hwy. 64, 20km from British Columbia and Alberta border.

Aspen Ridge Campground 41 lots | $20 or $30 with power & water or $35 with power, water & sewer. | Camping open May - Oct. 780-926-4540

Located 30 km Northeast of Hines Creek.

Lake access with boat launch.

Fox Haven Golf & Country Club 30 lots (10 serviced) $20 or $30 with services Camping open May - Oct. 780-926-3005

Lac Cardinal Rec Area 16 camping sites | $10 No power or showers mdpeace.com Located 2 miles North and 3 miles West of Grimshaw, along Lac Cardinal. Large Hall with basic amenities available for rent.

Most northern full-service RV Park in Alberta. Day-use area, flush toilets, laundromat, pets welcome.

Weekly rates also available.

Brownvale Ball DIamonds

Elk Island Campground

Queen Elizabeth Prov. Park

10 campsites (no charge) mdpeace.com

12 campsites (no charge) No power or showers Open May to Nov. 780-338-3845

56 campsites (42 with power) 780-624-6486

Located 1 mile west and 1/2 mile north of Brownvale. Ball diamonds & day use area.

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Located 18 km West and 21 km South of Berwyn. Campground on the Peace River (on a “good weather� road).

Located adjacent to the Lac Cardinal Rec Area. Beach area, boat dock, bird-watching area, power boating and group-use area.

Boat launch.

Strong Creek Park

Harmon Valley Park and Campground

18 campsites (no charge) No power or showers Open May to Nov. 780-338-3845

Heart River Golf & Campground

17 campsites Open May - Oct 780-624-0013

Located 13 km South of Peace River, along the Shaftesbury Trail. Large day-use area, boat launch.

15 serviced lots Open May - Oct 780-322-3977

8km North of Nampa. Pets welcome.

3km North of Nampa & 5km South

Rendezvous RV Park

Dunvegan Provincial Park

$35/full service or $25 for elec. only | Open year-round 780-618-1345

65 campsites | $34 With power Open May to Oct. 1-877-537-2757

6km from Peace River. Weekly and monthly rates available. Steps away from Cecil Thompson Park with fishing pond and playground. Pets allowed.

21 km SW of Fairview on Hwy. 2. Day use area, whell-chair accessible sites and historic site tours available during summer months.

Pratt’s Landing 12 sites (RV & Tenting) Free Camping Open May - Oct 780-835-4903 32 km West of Fairview

Willow Bay Campground

Peace River Lion’s Club Park

Cummings Lake

20 non-serviced lots 780-625-4749

110 sites (RV & Tenting) $20 or $25 with power & water or $30 with power, water & sewer Open April - Oct. 780-624-2120

28 campsites (with power) $25 with power or $18 Open May - Oct.

Located North of Grimshaw.

Lake access. Pets welcome.

Legend

Located in the Town of Peace River.

Resident Manager and concession on-site.

WILDLIFE VIEWING/ TENTING BIRD WATCHING

CANOEING/ KAYAKING

FISHING

Weekly rates available. Group areas available. Wheelchair accessible. Selfregistration. Baseball diamonds and boat launch.

BEACH

RV STATION

PICNIC TABLES

GOLFING

VOLLEYBALL

WIFI AVAILABLE

WATER TAPS

NO FISHING

HORSESHOE PITS

BIKE TRAILS

SWIMMING

FIRE PITS/ FIREWOOD

PLAY GROUND

PICNIC/KITCHEN SHELTER

SHOWERS

HIKING TRAILS

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UPCOMING EVENTS MAY | JUNE | JULY | AUGUST

ONGOING Volunteer of the Month Program ONGOING

Town of Grimshaw The Town of Grimshaw Community Services Department would like to ask all interested residents and/or organizations to recognize a worthy recipient for Grimshaw’s Volunteer of the Month Program. Pick up a nomination form at the Town Office. g780-332-4005 or fcss@grimshaw.ca

Town of Peace River Volunteer Awards

From June 1 to October 1, 2019 the Town of Peace River will be accepting nominations for their Volunteer Awards. The award categories are Life Long Achievement Award, Volunteer of the Year Award and the Emerging Leader Award. To nominate a volunteer visit www.peaceriver.ca/ volunteer

Mile Zero Regional Multiplex Summer Operating Hours JUNE 1 TO SEPTEMBER 1, 2019

Monday to Friday ~ 6am - 9pm Saturday & Sunday ~ 10am - 5pm

Summer Playground Passport

Explore local playgrounds across the region and answer questions for a chance to win a grand prize through the Northwest Peace Early Childhood Coalition’s Summer Playground Passport. Contest runs from July 1 - August 31, 2019. g www.peaceriver.ca/ecd

Early Years Reading Challenge

Register for the Northwest Peace Early Childhood Coalition’s Early Years Reading Challenge online at peaceriver.ca/ecd. The Coalition is encouraging children and parents/ caregivers to read 30 books and record their efforts for a chance to win a grand prize. Those who complete the challenge will receive a certificate of completion and will be entered into the draw.

Registered children must be ages 0-6 and must live within Peace River, Grimshaw, Berwyn, Brownvale, Dixonville, St. Isidore, Nampa, Reno, Red Earth Creek and surrounding areas.

of Grimshaw. No property may win the contest more than once a year. All entries are judged solely on the exterior appearance of the property and front yard as viewed from the street. Winners will receive a gift basket and a picture of their front yard will be displayed in the local newspaper.

For more information, please contact Tracy at 780-332-4005 ext. 3.

MS Society of Canada, North Peace Advisory Council

Free Youth Fun at the MZRM Field House

Time for Tots

WEDNESDAYS FROM 3:30PM - 6PM

Mile Zero Regional Multiplex Come out and participate in free open court time in the Field House (Court 1). Program effective until May 29. Subject to change due to facility bookings. Sponsored by the Town of Grimshaw FCSS. g 780-332-4005 ext. 0

Youth Volunteer Challenge

Participate in The Town of Peace River’s Youth Volunteer Challenge for a chance to win a grand prize!

Volunteer five hours between the months of July 1 - August 31, 2019. g www.peaceriver.ca/volunteer

Grimshaw Visitor Information Centre New Location!

OPEN JUNE 1 TO SEPTEMBER 1

The Grimshaw VIC is now location in the Mile Zero Regional Multiplex.

Yard of the Month Contest

Town of Grimshaw Yard of the Month awards will be presented in June, July and August. Monthly entries must be received by the 10th of the month by filling out a form at the Grimshaw Town Office. All judging will be completed by the 15th of each month and a winner will be announced to the public. All entries must be within the Town

1ST TUESDAY OF THE MONTH AT 7:30PM

New Horizon Drop-In Centre, Grimshaw g Valerie at 780-219-5366

Seniors Coffee Mornings TUESDAYS AT 10AM

Café du Coin, St. Isidore g 780-624-8071 TUESDAYS FROM 11AM TO 12PM

Fairview Public Library Join together at the Fairview Public Library for songs, stories and crafts. Ages 3-5. Please preregister. 10 spots available. Sept. to June. g 780-835-2613

Seniors Lunch Program

TUESDAYS FROM 12PM TO 1PM

Café du Coin, St. Isidore $12 per senior meal. $8 per take home meal. $15 per adult meal. g 780-624-8071

Supervised Exercise Program TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS

Riverdrive Mall For individuals looking to stay active this summer. Gain confidence as you are supported for 8 weeks. Free! Morning and Aqua-Fit Afternoon programs available.

MONDAYS AND WEDNESDAYS Call 1-877-349-5711 to register.

FROM 8PM TO 9PM Grimshaw Outdoor Swimming Pool Must be 18 years or older.

Program runs from May 20 to Mackenzie Cairn Tours August 14. $4 drop-in fee.

WEDNESDAYS IN JULY & AUGUST g 780-332-4010 FROM 1PM TO 3PM

Intergenerational Program

Town of Grimshaw The Grimshaw FCSS and the Holy Family School Grade One students have partnered up in an intergenerational program that runs twice a month throughout the school year. If you are a senior with free time and would like to take part in our group, please call Misty at Grimshaw FCSS: 780-3324005 ext. 4.

Shaftesbury Trail has all kinds of history! Take a guided tour and learn about the epic travels of Sir Alexander Mackenzie. Last tour of the season Aug 21.

St. Augustine Mission Tours

WEDNESDAYS IN JULY & AUGUST FROM 10AM TO 2PM

Last tour of the season Aug 21.

Potluck Suppers

EVERY 3RD WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH AT 5:30PM

Golden Age Drop In Centre, Fairview Music to follow.

Swim Club Camp

Cuts for Care Costs

Express Yourself

Fairview Regional Aquatic Centre

Moe’s Hair Design, Peace River Fundraiser for Schapansky family’s medical/travel expenses.

Cash only. $25 for men’s cuts. $20 for Boy’s cuts/Buzzcuts. $30-$40 for ladies cuts. Please no fades, designs or colour.

Join the Painted Poppy and Nampa FCSS for an afternoon of creating while exploring emotions. g 780-322-3954

MAY 4 & 5

Mother’s Day Tea and Craft MAY 5 FROM 2PM TO 4PM

Historic NAR Station, Peace River Moms can relax enjoying tea and treats while kids make a lovely Mother’s Day gift. In partnership with the Peace River Municipal Library. Pre-registration is required. g 780-624-4261

Crafternoon: Paper Mâché Bowls Yarn Night at the Library

THURSDAY EVENINGS FROM 6:30PM TO 8:30PM

Peace River Municipal Library Join other knitters and crocheters for an evening of social yarn fun.

It will be a relaxed, informal, work-on-your-own-project gathering. All levels are welcome. g 780-624-4076

MAY 7: FIRST LAYER MAY 9: SECOND LAYER MAY 16: PAINT AND DECORATE FROM 3:30PM TO 4:30PM

Nampa FCSS Office g 780-322-3954

Toonie Track Time SATURDAYS

Mile Zero Regional Multiplex Use the Northern Air Walking Track for $2! Indoor shoes are required by all users.

Little Adventurers: Mother’s g 780-332-4005 (ext. 0)

MAY Free Stuff in Fairview MAY 4

Town of Fairview

Garage Sale

MAY 4 FROM 9AM TO 3PM

Mile Zero Regional Multiplex, Grimshaw

Day Tea

MAY 10 FROM 10AM TO 11:30AM

Nampa FCSS Office Join us for a Mother’s Day tea.

Geared toward children ages 0-6 and their parents. g 780-322-3954

Mother & Tot’s Tea MAY 10 FROM 10AM TO 11:30AM

Nampa & District Museum Bake and decorate cookies for Mother’s Day. Enjoy baked goods with homemade iced tea and lemonade. g 780-322-3954

Free Public Swim

MAY 11 FROM 3PM TO 5:30PM

Fairview Aquatic Centre Sponsored by the Burnt River Recreation Association

Peace River Farmers Market MAY 4 FROM 10AM TO 2PM

Al Adair Rec Centre New vendors always welcome! g peaceriverfarmersmarket.com

A Tribute to John Fogerty/ Creedence Clearwater Revival MAY 11 AT 6PM

Mighty Peace Golf Club Tickets are $59.95. g 780-323-4653

MAY 12 FROM 12PM TO 5PM

Hotchkiss Community Club Annual Pancake Breakfast Continuous Buffet

MAY 17 FROM 1PM TO 3PM

Free Opening Swim

MAY 17 FROM 5PM TO 8PM

Grimshaw Outdoor Swimming Pool g 780-332-4010

MAY 12 FROM 10AM TO 1PM

Hotchkiss Hall Adults $12, Ages 12 & under $8, Ages 2 and under free.

Mother’s Day/Father’s Day Brunch MAY 12 FROM 9AM TO 12PM

McKinney Hall, Three Creeks Pop in for a pancake breakfast and family activities. g mckinneyhall@gmail.com

Budgeting Workshop

MAY 17 FROM 10AM TO 12PM

Peace River Municipal Library $10 per person. The workshop is targeted toward not-for-profits and agencies. MNP will be facilitating This Thing Called Grief: All Ages, the workshop. Light snacks will be provided. The workshop will All Cultures cover planning, balancing, MAY 15 FROM 9AM TO 4PM responsibilities and monitoring.

Chateau Nova, Peace River Registration and coffee at 8:30am. The deadline to register is May 10.

Hosted by the Peace Palliative Care Payment at registration must be Society. Full day workshop. Lunch made at the Town of Peace River Community Services Office. included. This workshop will focus on grief involving children Exhibit Opening: “Celebrating a and cultural differences in grief.

Century” Caregivers, family members, MAY 17 FROM 6PM TO 8PM community volunteers and Peace River Museum, Archives and healthcare professionals are all welcome. $10 for AHPCA members. Mackenzie Centre Join us for the opening of our $65 for non-members.

Peace River Centennial exhibit g ahpca.ca or 403-473-7845 “Celebrating a Century.” We will have live music and refreshments.

Shelterbelt/Eco-buffer Planning & Planting Workshop Cost is free! Donations are gratefully accepted.

MAY 16 FROM 1PM TO 4PM Marie Reine Community Hall A hands-on workshop where you’ll Exhibit: “Dear Friends” learn how to establish a shelterbelt MAY 17 TO JULY 1 that will live for decades to Historic NAR Station, Peace River come! We’ll start with a short Canada’s LGBTQ2 history has presentation indoors that will largely been a hidden history. detail how to design, prep, plant Photographs from our archives and maintain your eco-buffer/ and private collections will shelterbelt. Then we will move provide a fresh perspective on outdoors and plant an eco-buffer. friendship in the early 20th Shovels are limited. century and the meaning such g 780-322-3831 pictures can hold for us today. g ALUS@northernsunrise.net

Peace River Farmers Market MAY 18 FROM 10AM TO 2PM

Al Adair Rec Centre New vendors always welcome! g peaceriverfarmersmarket.com

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MAY | JUNE | JULY | AUGUST

Country Market

Appreciation Barbecue

Bike Rodeo

Free Public Swim

End of Steel Museum, Hines Creek

Mile Zero Regional Multiplex In recognition of Alberta Crime Prevention Week, Municipal Government Day and Public Works Week. g 780-332-4005 ext. 4

Mamowintowin Hall, Cadotte Lake Bring your bikes, scooters and a helmet and learn all about bike and helmet safety. BBQ Supper provided. In partnership with Alberta Health Services & RCMP. g 780-322-3954

Fairview Aquatic Centre Sponsored by the Burnt River Recreation Association

MAY 18 FROM 10AM TO 1PM

MAY 23 FROM 11:30AM TO 1PM

Playground Party

MAY 23 FROM 10AM TO 11:30PM

Pancake Breakfast

MAY 18 FROM 9AM TO 11AM

Lac Cardinal Pioneer Museum Adult $10, Children (ages 7 to 10) $5, 6 and under are free.

Bike Rodeo

Cecil Thompson Park Join us for a morning of active playground fun. Light snacks and refreshments provided. g 780-322-3954

Itchy Buck Golf Classic MAY 24

Fairview Golf Club

MAY 21 FROM 4:30PM TO 6PM

St. Isidore Fire Hall Bring your bikes, scooters and a helmet and learn all about bike and helmet safety. In partnership with Alberta Health Services, RCMP, St. Isidore Cultural Centre and the Three Creeks/St. Isidore Firefighter Assn. For more info, call 780-624-8071 Awesome ‘80s Colour Me Run MAY 25

Active Kids

MAY 21 FROM 3:30PM TO 4:30PM

Join us for outdoor active fun.

Please wear weather appropriate clothing. g 780-322-3954

Rural Crime Watch Program Presentation MAY 22 AT 7PM

County of Northern Lights Council Chambers Learn how you can benefit, promote and be involved in rural community screening. With speaker Corinna Williams.

Le Petite Ecole MAY 22

St. Isidore Cultural Centre Join St. Isidore FCSS and the La Petite Ecole for a springtime activity geared toward children ages 0-6 and their parents. g 780-624-8071

MAY 29 FROM 4PM TO 6PM

Peace River Fairgrounds 5km colour run and a 1km youth colour run. Tickets sold in advance. Currently sold out. g 780-322-3954

Country Market

MAY 25 FROM 10AM TO 1PM

End of Steel Museum, Hines Creek

Community Supper & Yard Sale MAY 25 FROM 1PM TO 4PM

Mamowintowin Hall, Cadotte Lake Join us for a free community supper and yard sale. g 780-629-2476

Healthy Teeth for a Healthy Smile MAY 29 FROM 10AM TO 12PM

Nampa FCSS Free fluoride varnish clinic. g 780-322-3954

JUNE 1 FROM 3PM TO 5:30PM

High Level Running Club’s 13th Annual Spring Sprint JUNE 1

Registration forms and advance registration available at Mann & Mann Insurance. Start/Finish & Race Day Registration at Spirit of the North School. 10km walk starts at 8:45am, 10km run and 5km walk starts at 9:15am, 5km run starts at 9:30am.

Bike Rodeo

Peace River Farmers Market

Nampa Public School Bring your bikes, scooters and a helmet and learn all about bike and helmet safety. In partnership with Alberta Health Services, RCMP, Nampa Public School and the Nampa Firefighter Assn. g 780-322-3954

Al Adair Rec Centre New vendors always welcome! g peaceriverfarmersmarket.com

MAY 30 FROM 12:45PM TO 3PM

Pop-Up Museum Workshop MAY 31 1PM TO 4PM

Nampa & District Museum (Main Floor Gallery) Create a temporary exhibit with our curator while we share tea and goodies. Free for all Northern Sunrise County and Village of Nampa seniors.

JUNE Peace River Pow Wow and Aboriginal Gathering JUNE 1 & 2

JUNE 1 FROM 10AM TO 2PM

Country Market

JUNE 1 FROM 10AM TO 1PM

End of Steel Museum, Hines Creek

Senior’s Week Strawberry Tea and Entertainment JUNE 3 FROM 1PM TO 3PM

Manning Community Health Centre $5

Senior Conference

JUNE 3 FROM 9AM TO 3PM

St. Isidore Cultural Centre Join Nampa/Northern Sunrise County FCSS for a Senior’s Wellness Conference in honour of Senior’s Week. Includes breakout sessions, tradeshow booths, interactive activities and meals. Preregistration is required. g 780-624-8071 or 780-322-3954

Peace River Agricultural Grounds Grand entry, Hand drum contest, Drum competition, Jigging and fiddling contest, Hand games, Free stew and bannock on Saturday at 5pm, Graduation Ceremony on Sunday at 3pm and more! Free onsite camping. BYO lawn chair.

Senior’s Week Free Coffee g Wendy : 780-219-8047 and Treats g fb.com/peaceriverpowwow JUNE 4 FROM 9PM TO 6PM

Dixonville Store

Senior’s Week BINGORAMA JUNE 4 AT 1PM

Del Air Lodge Sponsored by the Royal Purple.

All are welcome to join for an afternoon of BINGO and to stay for refreshments and visiting afterward.

Senior’s Dance

JUNE 4 FROM 7PM TO 9PM

Del Air Lodge Join us for an evening of music, dancing, visiting and snacks.

Soup for Seniors JUNE 6 AT 12PM

Manning Star Centre 12pm lunch, 12:30pm presentation “New Canada Food Guide” with Katherine Barkwell. Home Care will be provided for blood sugar and blood pressure checks.

Health promotions will have fall prevention information.

Farmers Day JUNE 8 FROM 12PM TO 5PM

Mill Brown Park, Nampa Join us for baseball, farmers market, inflatables, children’s activities and more! g 780-322-3954

JUNE 7 TO 9

Town of Peace River Details TBA. LGBTQ2 Pride Parade will be on June 8 at noon. Route starts at 98 Ave. and Main Street. g fb.com/prpridesociety

Lac Cardinal Pioneer Museum Adult $10, Children (ages 7 to 10) $5, 6 and under are free.

Peace River Farmers Market Al Adair Rec Centre New vendors always welcome! g peaceriverfarmersmarket.com

North Peace Big 4 Kick Off Event

JUNE 7 FROM 1PM TO 3PM

Contact Jessica if you would like a Pride Weekend seat on the bus. g 780-836-3325

JUNE 15 FROM 9AM TO 11AM

JUNE 15 FROM 10AM TO 2PM

Senior’s Week Coffee and Snacks

Manning Municipal Library Gift basket draw. Stop by the Navigating Financial Statements library anytime throughout the JUNE 4 FROM 10AM TO 12PM week to enter your name.

Peace River Municipal Library $10 per person. The workshop is targeted toward not-for-profits and agencies. MNP will be facilitating the workshop. Light snacks will be provided. The workshop will cover planning, balancing, responsibilities and monitoring.

The deadline to register is May 10.

Payment at registration must be made at the Town of Peace River Music by the Tracks JUNE 7 FROM 7PM TO 10PM Community Services Office.

Historic NAR Station, Peace River Help us celebrate Pride Weekend Del Air Lodge Fairview Outing with some local musicians.

JUNE 5 FROM 9:30AM TO 6:30PM Cool drinks and snacks will be Del Air Lodge residents will be available for purchase. Event is travelling to Fairview for lunch rain or shine. Tickets are $10. offered by the MD of Fairview.

Pancake Breakfast

JUNE 15 FROM 11AM TO 2PM

Good for Kids Golf Tournament JUNE 8

Fairview Golf Club

Heritage Run JUNE 9

Lac Cardinal Pioneer Museum Pancake breakfast and Show & Shine. To register for the Show & Shine, call Dennis at 780-618-1779.

Hosted by the Town of Grimshaw, MD #135 and the Village of Berwyn.

North Peace Stampede Association Rough Stock Rodeo

For more information on the annual Heritage Run in benefit of the Peace River Museum, contact the running club or check out their Facebook page.

JUNE 15 AT 2PM

Pop Up Play with Peace ParentLink

North Peace Stampede Association Rough Stock Rodeo Dance

JULY 10

Cecil Thompson Park Join us for activities geared toward ages 0-6 and their parents. g 780-322-3954

Lac Cardinal Rodeo Grounds g NorthPeaceStampede.com

JUNE 15 AT 8PM

Lac Cardinal Rodeo Grounds Live music by Big Guitar.

Tickets are $20.

Fairview Farmers Market

JUNE 12 FROM 5PM TO 8PM

Fairview Legion Hall g FairviewAgSociety.com

Old Time Country Music Festival JUNE 14, 15 & 16

Country Market

JUNE 8 FROM 10AM TO 1PM

New (or not) Beginners Digital Learning JUNE 5 FROM 1PM TO 3PM

Manning Adult Learning Centre Bring your iPhone, laptop or iPad/tablet and we will help you learn the basics. We also offer free classes for basic computer and/ or iPad learning, so sign up while you’re here!

Seniors BBQ JUNE 5

MD of Fairview No. 136 Yard

End of Steel Museum, Hines Creek

Celebrate Farmer’s Day in Nampa!

JUNE 8

Nampa and District Museum Outdoor Market, Scavenger Hunt, Scheduled Guided Tours and Launch of Pop-Up Museum.

Admission fees will be waived all day.

Cummings Lake Campground Live bands, Ukrainian Veselka Dancers (Fri & Sat), Rain or Shine, BYO Lawn Chairs, Dancing, Free open field camping (Thurs-Sun), Concession, Pancake Breakfast (Sat & Sun). Weekend pass $30, Day pass $15, Seniors $5 (Fri only), Children 12 and under free. g Frank: 780-835-0759

Concert in the Park

JUNE 15 FROM 1PM TO 5PM

Olympians Swim Meet

Riverfront Park, Peace River Live music by the Brad Lynch Band, Misery Mountain Boys and Manon Mano. Event is rain or shine. BYO lawn chairs.

Farmers Market across the street at Athabasca Hall. Children’s activities including bouncy castles, face painting, balloon animals and more. Free food sponsored by Freson Bros and the Rotary Club of Peace River. Get your picture taken at the photo booth!

Fairview Regional Aquatic Centre

Father’s Day Fly-In Breakfast

Country Market

JUNE 15 FROM 10AM TO 1PM

End of Steel Museum, Hines Creek

JUNE 15

JUNE 16

Fairview Airport

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MAY | JUNE | JULY | AUGUST

Father & Child Golf Tournament Summer Solstice (Longest Day of Ladies Open Golf Tournament JUNE 18 JUNE 22 the Year) Free Swim Fairview Golf Club

JUNE 21 FROM 7PM TO 9PM

Grimshaw Outdoor Pool Sponsored by the Town of Grimshaw. g 780-332-4010

1st Annual High Level Fatboys Poker Rally

Fairview Golf Club

Fairview Farmers Market JUNE 26 FROM 5PM TO 8PM

Fairview Legion Hall g FairviewAgSociety.com

The 6th Annual Teddy Bear Picnic

JUNE 18 FROM 10AM TO 1PM

Belle Petroleum Centre Bring your 0-6 year olds and their favourite stuffed friend to explore interactive booths, engaging activities and enjoy hot dogs and snacks in our picnic area. Free advanced tickets are available at Peace Parent Link (10038 99 Street, Harmon Valley Family Roundup Peace River).

JUNE 22

Harmon Valley Hall JUNE 19 FROM 11:45AM TO 1:15PM Join us at the Harmon Valley Peace River Museum, Archives and Rodeo for a family roundup, inflatables, glitter tattoos and Mackenzie Centre Test your knowledge of Peace River family activities. Must purchase tickets to Harmon Valley Rodeo to area’s Indigenous history! Lunch attend. g 780-322-3954 will be provided. Call ahead to book a spot. By donation.

Indigenous Lunch and Learn

Country Market Farmers and Merchants Golf Tournament

JUNE 22 FROM 10AM TO 1PM

End of Steel Museum, Hines Creek

JUNE 20

Driftpile Valley NCF is a family-friendly, eclectic outdoor music festival, held in celebration of the summer solstice.

Pat’s Creek Guided Hike g lslncca.ca/current

JUNE 22 FROM 1PM TO 2PM

Riverfront Park, Peace River Join us for the unveiling of a permanent monument and installation of flags to commemorate the 120th anniversary of the signing of Treaty 8 at Peace River Crossing.

Reception to follow.

Cecil Thompson Park Join us for free BBQ, inflatables, family games, face painting, glitter tattoos, popcorn, musical entertainment and more. g 780-625-3287

Pat’s Creek Hiking Trail An interpretive walk of the Pat’s Creek Hiking Trail. Learn about its fascinating history and the man behind the name. Remember to dress appropriately. Free event.

Meet at the entrance to the trail (parking available at the Ag Grounds)

JULY 1

Historic Dunvegan Provincial Park

Canada Day Celebrations Town of Grimshaw Parade starts at 11:30am Events at the Multiplex from 12pm to 3pm. Bouncy houses, cow patty bingo, games, Hula Hoop Circus, food, zorb balls and much much more! For more information or to register a float, please find us on Facebook: Grimshaw Community Services. g Misty at 780-332-4005 ext. 4

Canada Day Breakfast JULY 1

End of Steel Museum, Hines Creek

School’s Out for Summer Free Public Swim JUNE 28 FROM 1PM TO 3:30PM

Grimshaw Outdoor Swimming Pool Everyone is invited! Sponsored by the Town of Grimshaw. g 780-332-4010

Country Market

Peace River Farmers Market

JUNE 21 TO 23

JUNE 21 STARTING AT 1PM

JUNE 26 FROM 4PM TO 7PM

End of Steel Museum, Hines Creek

North Country Fair

Treaty 8 Commemorative Ceremony

Annual Canada Day Celebration

JUNE 29 FROM 10AM TO 1PM

Fairview Golf Club

Canada Day Celebrations

JULY 1

JUNE 21 & 22

Town of High Level Registration, Bike Rodeo and Show & Shine on Friday. Poker Rally, Prime Rib Dinner and Helicopter Bike Drop on Saturday. $60 or $100 per couple. Live entertainment by BC/DC and Fireban. Camping available on site. Proceeds to benefit mental health awareness. g fb.com/fatboysmotorcycleassociation

JULY

JUNE 29 FROM 10AM TO 2PM

Peace River Ag Grounds New vendors always welcome! g peaceriverfarmersmarket.com

Canada Day Golf Tournament JUNE 29

Fairview Golf Club

Canada Day Celebrations Midnight Fireworks JUNE 30

Waterhole Campgrounds, Fairview

Pop Up Playtime

JULY 3 FROM 10:30AM TO 1PM

Many Islands Park (24km SE of Worsley) Enjoy fun, developmentally appropriate activities for parents and caregivers and children ages 0-6. A light lunch will be provided, and there is no cost to attend. Preregistration is required. g 780-624-0770

Exhibit: “Alternate Peace River I” JULY 3 TO SEPTEMBER 30

Historic NAR Station, Peace River Peace River has changed a lot over the years. Explore the town that could have been if these ambitious projects happened. Admission is free. Display is upstairs (not wheelchair accessible).

Free Public Swim JULY 6 FROM 3PM TO 5:30PM

JULY 12 FROM 9PM TO 10PM

Fairview Aquatic Centre Sponsored by Woodmere Nursery

Grimshaw Outdoor Swimming Pool g 780-332-4010

Historic Places Day

Country Market

St. Augustine Mission Drop by for guided tours! We will also be leading a guided tour of Mount Pleasant Cemetery at 2pm in Peace River. Both events are free and weather dependent.

End of Steel Museum, Hines Creek

JULY 6 FROM 11AM TO 3PM

Country Market

JULY 6 FROM 10AM TO 1PM

End of Steel Museum, Hines Creek

Beat the Heat Free Public Swim

Ukrainian Cultural Experience JULY 13 FROM 10AM TO 1PM

Nampa & District Museum Hands-on embroidery workshop, presentation on UkrainianCanadian history and culture and a Ukrainian meal at Farmers Restaurant. $50 per person with meal or $30 for the presentation and workshop only.

Fairview Legion Hall g FairviewAgSociety.com

JULY 18 TO 21

Battle River Rodeo Grounds Three days of rodeo fun! Dance Friday and Saturday nights.

Demolition Derby on Sunday.

Wanda Halerewich Memorial Barrel Race

JULY 20 FROM 1PM TO 3PM

Fairview Golf Club

Cecil Thompson Park There will be trucks and other vehicles of all shapes and sizes for children to touch and explore under adult supervision. A family event for all ages. g 780-322-3954

Downtown Walking Tours

Peace River Farmers Market

S.T.A.R.S. Golf Tournament JULY 13

JULY 14 STARTING AT 2PM

A perfect way to spend a Sunday, JULY 7 FROM 2PM TO 4PM exploring the stories, people and Historic NAR Station, Peace River businesses of Peace River past. Tour The Edwardian Teas have returned starting points may vary. For more for another season with a info call or watch our Facebook Centennial twist! Enjoy a selection page! of homemade treats and looseleaf teas including Peace River Playtime at the Park Centennial Tea. Limited spaces JULY 15 FROM 10:30AM TO 11:30AM available. $10 per person.

Nampa Mill Brown Memorial Park g 780-624-4261 Join Peace Parent Link for playground fun! Please come prepared with play clothes, Pop Up Playtime footwear for running, sunscreen, JULY 8 FROM 10:30AM TO 1PM hats and water/snacks.

Cecil Thompson Park, Northern Sunrise County Enjoy fun, developmentally Pop Up Playtime appropriate activities for parents JULY 17 FROM 10:30AM TO 1PM and caregivers and children ages Tangent Park 0-6. A light lunch will be provided, Enjoy fun, developmentally and there is no cost to attend. Pre- appropriate activities for parents and caregivers and children ages registration is required.

0-6. A light lunch will be provided, g 780-624-0770 and there is no cost to attend. Preregistration is required.

Fairview Farmers Market g 780-624-0770 JULY 10 FROM 5PM TO 8PM

69th Annual Battle River Rodeo

Touch a Truck

JULY 6 FROM 10AM TO 2PM

Edwardian Tea

JULY 22 & 23 |REGISTRATION AT 9:30AM, STARTS AT 10AM

Lac Cardinal Rodeo Grounds

Peace River Farmers Market

JULY 7 FROM 11AM TO 12PM

Grazing School with Dr. Allen Williams

JULY 19 TO 21

Grimshaw Outdoor Swimming Pool Sponsored by the Town of Grimshaw. g 780-332-4010

St. Augustine Mission Tour

780-624-4261

JULY 13 FROM 10AM TO 1PM

JULY 6 FROM 2PM TO 5PM

Al Adair Rec Centre New vendors always welcome! g peaceriverfarmersmarket.com

of homemade treats and looseleaf teas including Peace River Centennial Tea. Limited spaces available. $10 per person. g

Late Night Swimming

JULY 20 FROM 10AM TO 2PM

Al Adair Rec Centre New vendors always welcome! g peaceriverfarmersmarket.com

Country Market

JULY 20 FROM 10AM TO 1PM

End of Steel Museum, Hines Creek

Lac Cardinal Hall & Grounds Learn about adaptive grazing principles and benefits. Join us for 1 or 2 days. Camping available.

Day 1: $100 per member, $120 per non-member (includes lunch and supper). Day 1&2: $150 per member or $200 pre non-member (includes 2 lunches & 1 supper). g peacecountrybeef.ca

Seniors Open Golf Tournament JULY 23

Fairview Golf Club

Pop Up Playtime

JULY 24 FROM 10:30AM TO 1PM

Hines Creek and District Centennial Park Enjoy fun, developmentally appropriate activities for parents and caregivers and children ages 0-6. A light lunch will be provided, and there is no cost to attend. Preregistration is required. g 780-624-0770

Fairview Farmers Market JULY 24 FROM 5PM TO 8PM

Fairview Legion Hall g FairviewAgSociety.com

Pancake Breakfast

JULY 20 FROM 9AM TO 11AM

Lac Cardinal Pioneer Museum Adult $10, Children (ages 7 to 10) $5, 6 and under are free.

Dunvegan Oilmen’s Golf Tournament JULY 20

Fairview Golf Club

St. Augustine Mission Tour

Country BBQ JULY 25

George Lake Campground

JULY 21 FROM 11AM TO 12PM

Late Night Swimming

Edwardian Tea

Grimshaw Outdoor Swimming Pool g 780-332-4010

JULY 21 FROM 2PM TO 4PM

Historic NAR Station, Peace River The Edwardian Teas have returned for another season with a Centennial twist! Enjoy a selection

JULY 26 FROM 9PM TO 10PM

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MAY | JUNE | JULY | AUGUST

Spirit of the North Trade Show and Market Place JULY 26 & 27

High Level Arena Friday from 4pm to 9pm. Saturday from 10am to 4pm. On-site carnival on July 26, 27 & 28. Fun for the whole family. g info@highlevelchamber.com

Free Public Swim

AUGUST 3 FROM 3PM TO 5:30PM

Fairview Aquatic Centre Sponsored by Watchorn Builders

Edwardian Tea

AUGUST 3 FROM 2PM TO 4PM

Historic NAR Station, Peace River The Edwardian Teas have returned for another season with a Centennial twist! Enjoy a selection of homemade treats and looseleaf teas including Peace River Centennial Tea. Limited spaces available. $10 per person. g 780-624-4261

St. Augustine Mission Tours Peace River Farmers Market JULY 27 FROM 10AM TO 2PM

Peace River Fair Grounds New vendors always welcome! g peaceriverfarmersmarket.com

Country Market

JULY 27 FROM 10AM TO 1PM

End of Steel Museum, Hines Creek

Downtown Walking Tours JULY 28 STARTING AT 2PM

AUGUST 3 FROM 11AM TO 3PM

Late Night Swimming AUGUST 9 FROM 9PM TO 10PM

AUGUST 14 FROM 5PM TO 8PM

Country Market

Late Night Swimming

End of Steel Museum, Hines Creek

Grimshaw Outdoor Swimming Pool g 780-332-4010

Grimshaw Outdoor Swimming Pool Fairview Legion Hall g FairviewAgSociety.com g 780-332-4010 AUGUST 3 FROM 10AM TO 1PM

Downtown Walking Tours

AUGUST 3 FROM 10AM TO 2PM

Al Adair Rec Centre New vendors always welcome! g peaceriverfarmersmarket.com

Country Market

AUGUST 3 FROM 10AM TO 1PM

End of Steel Museum, Hines Creek

Annual Fresh Air Market

A perfect way to spend a Sunday, AUGUST 4 exploring the stories, people and Historic Dunvegan Provincial Park businesses of Peace River past. Tour starting points may vary. For more info call or watch our Facebook page!

A perfect way to spend a Sunday, exploring the stories, people and businesses of Peace River past. Tour starting points may vary. For more info call or watch our Facebook page!

Pioneer Day Lac Cardinal Pioneer Museum Pancake breakfast from 8:30am to 10am. Demonstrations throughout the day.

Ukrainian Cultural Experience AUGUST 10 FROM 10AM TO 1PM

Nampa & District Museum Hands-on embroidery workshop, presentation on UkrainianCanadian history and culture and a Ukrainian meal at Farmers Restaurant. $50 per person with meal or $30 for the presentation and workshop only.

Pop Up Playtime

AUGUST 12 FROM 10:30AM TO 1PM

AUGUST Peace River Farmers Market

AUGUST 2 FROM 10AM TO 2PM

Peace River Fair Grounds New vendors always welcome! g peaceriverfarmersmarket.com

63rd Annual North Peace Stampede AUGUST 2 TO 4

Lac Cardinal Rodeo Grounds Rodeo festivities, midway and a whole lot of fun! g NorthPeaceStampede.com

Pancake Breakfast & Antique Tractor Parade AUGUST 4

Battle River Museum, Manning Pancake breakfast from 9am to 11am. Threshing followed by tractor parade at 11am.

Heritage Day Demonstrations AUGUST 5

End of Steel Museum, Hines Creek

Fairview Farmers Market

AUGUST 7 FROM 5PM TO 8PM

Fairview Legion Hall g FairviewAgSociety.com

AUGUST 16 FROM 9PM TO 10PM

AUGUST 10 STARTING AT 2PM

AUGUST 10

Peace River Farmers Market

Fairview Farmers Market

Dunvegan Park Enjoy fun, developmentally appropriate activities for parents and caregivers and children ages 0-6. A light lunch will be provided, and there is no cost to attend. Preregistration is required. g 780-624-0770

Music by the Tracks

AUGUST 16 FROM 7PM TO 10PM

Historic NAR Station, Peace River Relax and listen to live music this evening on Peace River’s newest patio. Cool drinks will be available for purchase. Event is rain or shine. $10/person.

Come Alive GospelFest AUGUST 16 TO 18

Northern Timbers RV Park & Campground, Grimshaw Admission by donation. g comealivealberta.com

Country Market

AUGUST 17 FROM 10AM TO 1PM

End of Steel Museum, Hines Creek

Edwardian Tea

AUGUST 17 FROM 2PM TO 4PM

Historic NAR Station, Peace River The Edwardian Teas have returned for another season with a Centennial twist! Enjoy a selection of homemade treats and looseleaf teas including Peace River Centennial Tea. Limited spaces Pop Up Playtime AUGUST 14 FROM 10:30AM TO 1PM available. $10 per person.

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Grimshaw Shared School Facility With the help of provincial funding, The Town of Grimshaw, Peace River School Division and Holy Family Catholic Regional Division partnered to construct and attach two new schools (K-12) and (K-9) to the Mile Zero Regional Multiplex. Each school utilizes the Multiplex’s Field House (3 full-size gymnasium courts) as their gymnasium space for daily use. The schools access the Grimshaw Municipal Library located onsite, which provides a welcoming environment, open to everyone, so they are able to explore, learn and connect.

This unique project showcases how government and municipalities can work together to benefit all.

Community Theatre Our Community Theatre has a versatile stage, a sound room, modern lighting and a seating capacity of up to 260 people. It can also be used for non-theatrical events such as seminars, workshops, presentations and conferences. Seating is fully retractable to accommodate tables and chairs and desired capacity.

Mile Zero Regional Multiplex The Mile Zero Regional Multiplex is a multi-purpose facility offering a wide variety of physical activity and wellness opportunities designed to promote active living including walking, running, cardiovascular & weight training, hockey, figure skating, basketball, badminton, volleyball, tennis, dance and much more.

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THE PERFECT BLEND La Crete Words by Talena Winters Photography by Andrew Peters

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ucked away in the small northern hamlet of La Crete, a community of approximately 2,400, is a destination coffee house, the likes of which a Seattle street corner might envy.

The Espresso House, which opened in October of 2016, is the passion project of married owners Kelly and William Peters (22 and 26, respectively) and Kelly’s parents, Henry and Irma Fehr, all from La Crete. The comfortable, spacious industrial décor accented with local wildlife art, home-cooked food, and “We Proudly Serve Starbucks” coffee menu are the perfect union of small-town sense and big-city sensibility. For northern coffee-lovers, it’s a diamond in the rough.

“I’ve always wanted a coffee shop,” said Kelly. “When the company my father is part-owner in built the mall where we are located, our family brainstormed about what kind of business we could start that our community needed and would enjoy. We decided to go with a coffee shop.”

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Care and attention to detail are apparent in every aspect of the shop, from the menu boards created by a local artist, to their efficiency in creating and serving drinks, and their seasonal menu of local favourite dishes. Even the shop design, with sunlight streaming in through a wall of windows opening out onto a distinctly small-northern-town view, makes everything warm and inviting.

“We want our customers to enjoy specialty drinks and delicious food in a relaxed atmosphere while listening to quiet Christian music. We even have a giftware section where they can find something special to take home. We love what we do, and we try to give the best customer service possible. We really care about our customers,” said Kelly.

Originally, the owners started with a coffee focus and a few food items on the side—but it didn’t take long to figure out that their largely Mennonite community wanted more than just coffee and snacks, so they expanded their menu. They now serve breakfast and lunch every day and supper on Fridays.

“When we first opened the shop, my mom and I ran the business. My husband and I now manage the business together and my parents help out whenever they’re needed. Willy runs the kitchen, and I manage the coffee counter,” said Kelly.

As a “We Proudly Serve Starbucks” store, their most popular coffee beverages boast familiar and enticing names like Vanilla Bean Frappuccino,

q Kelly and William Peters stand in front of their coffee shop, The Espresso House in La Crete, AB.

q (Pictured from top to bottom) A nutritous salad, a coffee with foam art and a Mennonite Poutine

White Chocolate Mocha and Passion Tea Lemonade. They also have their own exclusive drinks, such as the Iced White Chocolate Macchiato and, during the holidays, the Candy Cane Latte. But, while the Italian words on their coffee menu probably won’t trip anyone up, the locals may chuckle at an out-of-towner puzzling over specialty food items like the Mennonite Poutine.

“We have monthly fry specials, which are fries with different toppings. The Mennonite Poutine was inspired by a popular meal in La Crete—vareniki (perogies) and warsht (sausage) with schmaundt fat (cream gravy).

So, the fries are topped with cream gravy, crumbled sausage, cottage cheese, and salt and pepper,” said Kelly.

The fries aren’t the only thing on rotation.

The Peters regularly change out other seasonal menu items like salads, coffee specials and sandwiches, while keeping well stocked with staples like baked-in-store muffins, cookies, cheesecakes or Grandma’s Homestyle Salad.

Some of the most popular items are the crispy chicken sandwich and the waffles with homemade custard and real whipped cream.

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The Espresso House has also hosted music nights where locals provide live entertainment. This has been put on hiatus while Kelly has adjusted to life as a new

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mother, but there is still plenty of great atmosphere to go around.

They support their community whenever possible—by hiring local companies to do their finishing and wood work while under construction, displaying local business cards on the coffee counter, donating to local causes and more.

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in our town is something we feel is important because then other people can see what they can do. We are also so thankful for all the support we have received from our community and surrounding communities,” said Kelly.

For northerners craving a bit of uptown atmosphere and down-home cooking with their java, the Espresso House is the perfect blend.

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“We are always brainstorming about different foods we can offer the community. We have a feature menu for every season, each with a unique and amazing salad. This summer, we’ll have chicken burgers, which is something we’ve never had before,” said Kelly.

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STUDYING SELF-CARE & STRESS RELIEF Fairview and Peace River Words by Talena Winters Photography by Jenna Armstrong & Melissa E. Earle

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n today’s world, the need for intentional self-care is more important than ever. Teachers Kerry Wiebe, 49, of Fairview High School (FHS) and Holly Crumpton, 44, of Peace River High School (PRHS) both aim to be part of the solution, providing tools for stress management and relief to their students through yoga.

“I feel so much better when I’m practicing yoga, mentally and physically. Knowing that I’m giving kids simple techniques that help them relieve their stress and feel better about themselves is very rewarding for me,” said Wiebe.

Both teachers lead a course developed by the Calgary Board of Education called Yoga 15, which gives high school students three credits towards a diploma. In Fairview, the course is offered on its own, whereas in Peace River, students can opt to take it once a week during their “success block” period. Both women have gone

Kerry Wiebe, Fairview High School Teacher

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hometown and hoping to share yoga with her students.

“In 2013, I was asked if I’d be interested in teaching yoga at our school,” said Wiebe. “I had very little prior experience with yoga, so I went to my principal and said I’d like to become more qualified. I got my certification through the Aura Wellness Centre that summer through a course that required 200 hours of instruction minutes plus theory, and I started teaching it that fall.”

“When I got home, I was excited to discover that yoga had begun to take hold in the community. I took classes from several local instructors, including Barb Kilkenny at the Bodhi Tree,” said Crumpton. “Then a friend of mine, Alix McLauchlan, a member of the Yoga Association of Alberta (YAA) and a counselor at the Peace Regional Outreach, inspired me to take the YAA’s rigorous two-year, 300-hour training program. It was in my first year of training that I began offering classes to students at PRHS.”

Crumpton began practicing yoga while in graduate school in Ontario.

When she decided to move back home to the Peace Region 13 years ago to teach at PRHS, she audited a 10-month yoga teacher training program, concerned there would be no way to develop her practice in her

Crumpton only began teaching Yoga 15 this school year, and so far, 19 students have taken one or more classes.

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At FHS, the course has been offered every year since it was introduced, and classes run two or three times a week over a single semester.

The work is mostly practical, with three self-reflective assignments and other theory work added in.

At PRHS, the course is work-at-your-own-pace, with students being required to complete 20 classes minimum and three written assignments to achieve their credits. The response has been overwhelmingly positive.

“Some students have been surprised that yoga can be a physically-demanding experience. However, they have quickly learned they can tailor their experience to match what their body is ready for,” said Crumpton. “Students generally leave class much calmer and more relaxed than when they arrived.”

Wiebe also finds her students benefit from yoga in their daily lives.

“Kids need that time and space for themselves. Kids have told me they have used the breathing techniques before a test to help them relax, or they sleep better at night on days they do yoga.

Some kids who have finished the class tell me they miss it, and I invite them to come back anytime,” said Wiebe.

Crumpton hopes there will be enough student interest to warrant offering yoga as an option course on its own at PRHS, and potentially adding a Yoga 25 course to the mix.

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(Pictured from top to bottom) Holly Crumpton, Peace River High School Teacher.

Holly Crumpton with yoga students.

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While limitations on teaching schedules (both women teach several other courses) preclude Wiebe from offering the followup course Yoga 25 at her small school, she teaches classes in the community, and she knows some of her past high school students have continued to practice yoga on their own. Both women encourage everyone to try yoga to experience its benefits.

“There are so many varieties of yoga—slow yoga, cardio yoga, and more—you can find something out there to meet your needs. It really does help you feel better overall.

Give it an honest try,” said Wiebe.

“Life is hard,” said Crumpton. “Practicing yoga helps.

I see a lot of young people who are struggling to cope in a healthy way with all of the challenges that life throws at them. I want to make sure students have access to the benefits yoga can offer them. No matter how busy life gets, it is always worthwhile to carve out a bit of time to do what nurtures your own holistic balance.”

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RAISING COWBOYS, RAISING THE BAR Northern Sunrise County & The Greater Peace Region Words by Talena Winters Photography by T Parenteau and Lori Day

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etting on a steer or a bucking bronco and holding on for dear life in a rodeo takes not only a special kind of bravery—to be any good, it requires skill.

In the Raising Cowboys program, Billy Foster, 57, of Bar JC Rodeo & Co. and his partners, Trevor Young and Scott Leitch, provide a safe environment and roughstock for developing young rodeo riders. What is roughstock? “Anything that comes out of the bucking chutes,” according to Foster.

“We specialize in stock that kids can get on and ride. We want to give kids a positive experience while learning technique and safety. If they’re head-first in the arena, they don’t learn anything,” said Foster.

Part rodeo school and part stock provider, the program, which officially began in 2008, takes kids from age six through high school and beyond. It also provides roughstock for rodeo events around District 3 (northern Alberta and northeastern BC). Now more than a decade in, the company is gaining a reputation for turning out good stock 56

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and competitors with solid skills.

Many of their participants have won awards and some of them have gone on to professional rodeo careers.

“At first, we only had about six kids riding steers at my farm. Then in 2008, we built a large indoor arena and, at the request of the kids, bought some bucking horses. As they got older and into high school rodeo, we bought better and better horses. If the kids were riding better, we put them on a horse that was stronger.

The point was to develop the boys’ technique and confidence,” said Foster.

The High School Rodeo Association (HSRA) is an international organization that sanctions rodeos throughout Canada, Mexico, the United States and Australia.

The HSRA expects high personal standards from their contestants,

or what Foster calls “good cowboy ethics”—no swearing, no disrespect and you must be a student in good standing. Contestants compete for post-secondary scholarships in skills like Bareback Riding, Bull Riding, Saddle Bronc Riding, Steer Wrestling and more. Over the years, Foster and his partners have mentored over 50 participants on proper riding techniques in these sports.

“Once we entered High School Rodeo, we had kids from all over— Ponoka, High Level, Fort St. John, Grande Prairie. It’s a safe environment for the kids at my arena. After High School Rodeo, we started doing open rodeos; then in 2013, we went on to amateur rodeo,” said Foster.

Bar JC Rodeo provides roughstock for 18-19 events a year throughout District 3, including the HSRA finals, and they have even hosted events at their own arena.

q Denver Leitch, from Grimshaw // T Parenteau Photography

q (Pictured from top to bottom) Billy Foster // Photography

by Lori Day. Trevor Young with wife Nicole, Billy Foster with wife Crystal and Scott Leitch with wife Lisa // Photography submitted.

There are events for every age group, from the mini buckers (ages 6-14, which is hosted in conjunction with Big D’s Mini Buckers), Junior High School Rodeo (grades 6-8) and High School Rodeo (grades 9-12). The more advanced their students got, the further they expanded their horizons.

“We were getting noticed for the care we took in developing cowboys, and our stock was getting noticed. We don’t want chute-fighting animals. So, the kids can come out riding and gain some confidence. If they do their best, they can win some money,” said Foster.

Foster’s partners both have plenty of rodeo experience. Young rode saddle broncs and bulls and steer wrestled for years. He is now the chute boss, coaching the kids and helping them get on the animals. Leitch—past steer wrestler and bull rider, present bull raiser— flanks the animals, adjusting the flank strap

to encourage bucking. Foster is pickup man, helping riders get out of harm’s way and escorting bucking horses and bulls back to the gate after a ride.

“Some of the kids who started with us have ended up in the Canadian Finals Rodeo and National Finals Rodeo, and some have won the amateur. We’ve made champions out of young men,” said Foster.

One of those champions is Tanner Young, Trevor’s son. Tanner was one of the first kids riding Foster’s steers. In 2016, he took home the CFR Novice Bareback buckle and saddle.

Bar JC’s stock has won awards, too, receiving awards in the amateur Wildrose Rodeo Association every year since they joined, including the top three roughstock awards in 2018—Saddle Bronc of the Year, Bull of the Year and Bareback Horse of the Year.

Foster was inspired to start Raising Cowboys while hauling his daughters around to events—his daughter Brittney was crowned Miss Rodeo Canada in 2010 and got her teaching degree in part on a High School Rodeo scholarship. The program provides those opportunities for other kids, too.

“We really enjoy what we’re doing. We’re going to continue as long as everyone is participating and having fun. We’re going to keep building cowboys. That’s what we’re all about,” said Foster.

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RIDING THE TRAILS FOR A CAUSE The Greater Peace Region Words by Talena Winters Photography by Ksenia Quartermain, Talena Winters and Jan Gass

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very summer for the past 35 years, equine enthusiasts from around the Peace Region and beyond have loaded up their horses and wheelchairs and hit the trails. Yes, you read that right—the North Peace Multiple Sclerosis (NPMS) Community Council’s biggest annual fundraiser, the MS Trail Ride, is a weekend-long event that caters to both the riders and those they are riding to support. Sometimes, those are the same people.

“It’s at Tangent Park, which is a great facility for people with MS,” said Craig Anderson, Council President. “Lots of people come out with their power wheelchairs and spend the day. There’s pavement and accessible washrooms.

The gazebo is at ground level, so they can get in easily. It’s a great outing for them.”

“It’s awesome. The Trail Ride is five to six hours on Saturday, but people come out for the entire weekend to camp,” said Valerie Differenz, Council Treasurer.

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Canadians have one of the highest MS rates in the world.

In 1993, Anderson’s wife, Sandi, was diagnosed with Secondary-progressive MS. At the time, she worked in accounting and they had three young children. The diagnosis, which came after a year of debilitating symptoms, spelled the end of Sandi’s career and the beginning of a whole new way of life for the family.

“A neurologist in Edmonton told us she had MS. We’d never heard of it before. We found a support group run by Ed and Bernice Roski. Bernice had been diagnosed for a while, and they did a great job helping us work our way through what we could expect. Through them, we eventually became involved in the North Peace MS Council and the Trail Ride,” said Anderson.

The MS Trail Ride began in the early

‘80s, when a group of friends and neighbours decided to raise money for Weberville man Ozzie Sokoloski.

“There were quite a few years where it was just friends and neighbours trying to raise money for Ozzie. The chapter started in 1982. By 1995, it had become a family trail ride,” said Anderson.

The history of the NPMS Council has been somewhat organic, evolving from that first neighbourhood-beerparty effort into one of the highestearning chapters per member in the country.

While recent Canadian legal changes have initiated a restructuring from Chapter to Council status, the mandate of the local chapter remains the same as it always has—to help people in the community who have MS to pay for the things they need to live with their disability.

q On the MS Trail Ride // Photography by Ksenia Quartermain

q (Pictured from top to bottom) L to R: NPMS Council Treasurer Valerie Differenz, Sandi Anderson and NPMS Council President Craig Anderson. // Photography by Talena Winters On the MS Trail Ride // Photography by Jan Gass

“Sixty percent of the money raised goes to research, but 40 percent stays here in our community. We’ll fund beds, wheelchairs and replacement wheelchair parts like cushions and batteries. Our directive is that we will help anyone in our area who needs help, as long as they qualify for funding,” said Anderson.

An important part of what the council does is still those monthly support meetings.

Currently, they host one in Fairview, and would be happy to expand to other locations if there were a demand. Differenz’s connection to MS is purely through friends like the Andersons (she and Craig have worked together at DMI/Mercer Pulp Mill for 10 years) and people she’s met on the MS Bike Tours that run elsewhere in the province.

Still, she is a strong advocate for the benefits of support groups.

“With MS, it’s such an individual disease. You feel as though nobody’s the same, but if you come to a support group meeting, you get to share and get feedback. Once you know that someone else has the same feelings, even if it’s not the exact same thing at the exact same time, you don’t feel so alone,” said Differenz.

“One day you can be fine and the next you simply cannot get out of bed, and then the next day you might be fine again. You didn’t ask for that, and it’s hard to convey what is happening. Some employers don’t understand,” said Anderson.

While huge advancements in MS research have been made, the Andersons are not optimistic that a cure will be found in time to help Sandi, who is completely wheelchairbound. That’s why they, and people like Differenz and the other local council members, continue to fundraise through events like the Trail Ride, the New Year’s Curling Funspiel, and other events. However, what they need most right now are more volunteers to bring new energy and ideas into the chapter.

“Let us know you’re willing, and we’ll call you when we need help. Even just a little bit helps. The Trail Ride is our biggest thing, but there are little things throughout the year we need help with. More people involved would help us grow our capacity for giving,” said Differenz.

“You do things that are in your heart. It doesn’t have to be overwhelming, just get off your hands and be present,” said Anderson.

The MS Trail Ride happens on June 15 this year. For more information about the ride or to get involved, go to mstrailride.ca or check the group’s Facebook page under North Peace MS Chapter Annual Trail Ride.

THE 35TH ANNUAL MS TRAIL RIDE IS JUNE 15, 2019.

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WHERE THEY'RE ALWAYS GLAD YOU CAME Clear Hills County Words by Talena Winters Photography by Melissa E. Earle

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f you ask Cheryl Lyman, 44, co-owner and manager of the Hines Creek Hotel, what sets her establishment apart, she’ll mention three things—the comfortable atmosphere, the delicious homemade food and the friendly staff and customers…and maybe the hotel ghosts.

“All the waitresses know what you drink without being asked. If someone from out of town pops in, customers will invite them over to their table. They are so welcoming. It’s a community hotspot,” said Lyman.

On any given day at 10 and three, you’ll find the regulars convening for coffee. At five, farmers come in and talk shop and politics over a beer and a homemade hamburger. And, on Saturday nights, folks come in for local live entertainment or karaoke and made-from-scratch steak-and-beans dinner.

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makes walking in the door feel like coming home. And no one, least of all Lyman, seems at all concerned about the ghosts—though locals are happy to tell you about it.

“There are ghosts here, for sure.

When I was doing the renovations, I’d paint late at night, and I’d hear people walking upstairs. We’ve received phone calls on a phone that doesn’t work. Everybody talks about the ghosts here,” said Lyman.

The rustic bar, restaurant and hotel has been a fixture on Hines Creek’s main street since 1931. It was reportedly built by Art Pederson, who built another hotel in town around the same time. According to what history Lyman could dig up, in 1939, the other hotel burned down, and in approximately 1957, part of

the Hines Creek Hotel also burned.

The building’s many additions bear witness to its long and colourful past.

“The dance floor is higher than the rest of the bar because someone brought a horse in here once and it went through the floor, so they just built a new one to cover it up. There was also a school in the basement for a year when it first opened. People still come around who remember going to school here. This place has so many stories,” said Lyman.

Lyman and her parents, Albert and Shirley Lyman, purchased the building in an auction in July 2017.

When the business was listed for sale, the Lyman family, who have farmed in the nearby Scotswood area for many years, wanted to keep the community staple alive. Since Lyman

was inexperienced with auctions, Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers had someone help her who had her wait until the starting bid dropped to $10,000. Despite the business having had other interested buyers, she ended up winning without competition.

q Owner Cheryl Lyman with parents Albert and Shirley in front of the Hines Creek Hotel

q (Pictured from top to bottom) Homemade burger and fries A pizza loaded with toppings and cheese

“I couldn’t even stand up,” said Lyman. “I was like, holy cow, I just bought it for $10,000!

My parents were on holidays and I couldn’t even tell them, so I found my old boss from Snappers in Grande Prairie and told him that I bought a bar in Hines Creek. He said, ‘If anyone can do it, you can.’”

When the Lyman family purchased the building, the hotel had only six rooms.

Thanks to the low purchase price, they were able to renovate and add an additional four rooms to allow them to get an off-sales liquor licence. What they thought would be a three-

week project stretched to three months, but when they were finished, the end result pleased owners and customers alike.

“People say it’s the best the place has looked in 50 years. It’s still very comfortable, which was one of the things the regulars were concerned about when we renovated. That’s what I loved about this place, too. When I was a kid, my dad and I would go hunting, and we could stop here in our hunting gear afterwards, or farmers could come in right off the fields,” said Lyman.

Lyman encourages that comfort and familiarity through her menu of wholesome home-cooked food—with as much of it locally-sourced as possible—and by bringing in local entertainment.

“We take the extra effort with our food. All of our buns are homemade, our wings are marinated and breaded here and we have homemade soups every day. We’ve also had local bands like Bonfire, Rattlesnake Rodeo and BIG Guitar, and every second Sunday we have a jam session. We’re always engaging with the community to see what they want,” said Lyman.

Lyman, and her parents, have a pocket full of ideas to make the establishment even more of a community hub, including starting up a Ladies’ Night, hosting matinée music that seniors could enjoy with a soup and sandwich, and planning a summer street dance with other local businesses. But, she gives credit where it’s due, too—right back to the community that she grew up in and her team of 10 passionate staff members.

“I want to thank the community so much for supporting us. If it weren’t for them, we wouldn’t be here. So many small-town bars and restaurants are closing down, but we’re thriving,” said Lyman.

With her enthusiasm and 13 years of prior experience in the industry, as well as her relationship with her staff and customers, Lyman is sure to do justice to the legacy of the Hines Creek Hotel—where even the ghosts are welcome.

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FOOD FOR THE MIND

CHANGING THE FUTURE FOR FASD Town of High Level & Region Words by Talena Winters Photography by That Girl Pearl

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ccording to the Canada FASD Research Network, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is the diagnostic term that describes the range of effects that can occur in people prenatally exposed to alcohol. It affects four percent of Canadians, which is around 1.4 million people.

This is a problem Wanda Beland, Executive Director of the Northwest Regional (NWR) FASD Society in High Level, is seeking to address.

“We want every community in the area to become FASD informed. If agencies are supporting someone with FASD, we want them to implement procedures and policies that recognize the complexity of the disability and address it in a way that works best for the individual,” said Beland.

Beland, 60, originally of Tall Cree First Nation in Fort Vermilion, is a mother of four adult children prenatally exposed to alcohol, three of them diagnosed. When her family first began their journey with FASD, there was very little information available about the disorder, and even less support.

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Beland has a teaching background, and prior to becoming involved with the agency, she was already doing programming for children with disabilities. In 2003, she became involved with the NWR FASD Society.

“We learned a lot with our older two children, and we were lucky because we were able to advocate for our youngest two in the way they needed. My goal since my youngest was diagnosed was to make sure there was programming out there that will support our children when we no longer can. My kids led me here and I haven’t left,” said Beland.

The agency began as a committee of concerned parents and community members in 1997. The Society became a registered charity in 2003 and began offering diagnostic clinics

to assess individuals for FASD. In 2009, the government provided funding so they could offer formal programming and support services for families, individuals and agencies in Mackenzie County.

“We have always had a strong parent voice in the way the agency has developed, which is unusual for FASD agencies in the province. When we started in 2003, we did a lot of fundraising—bake sales, that sort of thing—to make sure diagnostic clinics could be provided. Now we have programs that cover the lifespan of needs. Agencies know they can come to us instead of us going to them,” said Beland.

The NWR FASD Society provides eight different programs. In addition to the youth and adult diagnostic clinics (which each assess one person

q NWR FASD Society Executive Director, Wanda Beland

q (Pictured from top to bottom) NWR FASD Society group photo.

Wanda Beland

for prenatal exposure to alcohol), they provide prevention education for professionals and women at risk of having a baby prenatally exposed to alcohol. They also have a youth prevention program that discusses the dangers of substance abuse during pregnancy, workshops and support for caregivers, and life coaching for youths, adults, and families.

They even have a supported housing pilot project for four individuals with FASD, which they would like to expand when funds and human resources become available.

“The behaviours associated with FASD are not intentional; they are coping mechanisms.

There are many reasons why the brain of a person prenatally exposed to alcohol interprets things differently. Our brains are complex. If people understand the way the brain functions, they often come up with strategies to use for any given behaviour,” said Beland.

Beland sits on the parent advisory committee of CanFASD. She has seen how the unique and diverse programming of the NWR FASD Society has benefitted the area. The individuals they have helped have had low access rates to social systems typically highly used by FASD-affected populations, such as the health care and justice systems.

She believes more use could be made of the information they have collected in the last decade to benefit FASD populations elsewhere and hopes to see it inform best practices in the future.

“The young people who have been in the program for 10 years have had no involvement with the justice system. I believe it’s because we’ve provided support.

They had a source to figure out how their brains worked, and they know just because it’s different doesn’t mean it’s bad. Those conversations allowed them to talk about their disability with each other and come up with their own techniques for self-advocacy.

It’s not about supporting them after they fail; it’s about guiding them so they don’t fail,” said Beland.

Despite what the Society has already accomplished, Beland feels there is more work to do.

“Our long-term goal is to ensure no matter who the individual or family meets up with in the Mackenzie Region, the person they talk to will be able to have an informed conversation and provide support for them,” said Beland.

She would love to see the community get involved, first, by becoming educated on FASD, for which the CanFASD website is an excellent resource (canfasd.ca). The Society is also looking for volunteers who could mentor moms or caregivers, or even just spend some time shooting hoops with a teenager once in a while.

“FASD is all about getting to know the person, their strengths and their abilities, and recognizing every person’s brain works differently. Once we understand how they’re able to interpret their world, we can better support them,” said Beland.

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FOOD FOR THE SOUL

DIXONVILLE'S BEATING HEART County of Northern Lights Words by Talena Winters Photography by Melissa E. Earle

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lthough they did not become incorporated until 1974, the Dixonville L.I.F.E. Agricultural Society has been the heart and soul of the community since the midtwentieth century. The 10-member club epitomizes what a small-town ag society can accomplish with determination and volunteerism.

The small but mighty crew puts on a full calendar of social events throughout the year, supports local organizations and administers recreational facilities in the community such as the community hall, riding arena, curling arena, baseball diamonds, outdoor skating rink and the Shady Lane Campground.

“All the people that volunteer with the Society value our community and what we have to offer,” said Amanda Flett, Society President. “We really appreciate our members who keep coming out year after year. We don’t always have a lot of events, but it’s important to support our community.”

Providing ways for the community to come together has been the

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organization’s goal since its inception.

“The club started so they could have community events, monthly dances, big dinners and ball tournaments,” said Flett. “We used to have a community pasture, so during the spring and fall intake and take-out times our ladies would cook and serve lunches. Back in the day, everyone was very community focused, so these events were why the club was started.”

The L.I.F.E Club, which stands for Local Incentive For Entertainment, was chartered in 1974. When it officially became an agricultural society in 1980, there were approximately 60 members on the application. While that number has shrunk, the events and facilities the

club administers are still the backbone of social and recreational events in the community, and each of the members believes in the work they do.

“My family and the families of most of our members have been in this area for close to 100 years. My greatgrandma and great-grandpa were members of the original L.I.F.E. Club, so community involvement was in my blood. I moved away to go to school, but when I moved back in 2014, I knew how important the club was, so I got involved,” said Flett.

Nowadays, the club hosts a fall supper, an annual craft sale that draws people from surrounding communities, a couple of dances a year, a Mother’s Day brunch and

q L.I.F.E. Club members (L to R): Kristy Peetso, Judy Miller, Amanda Flett, Cheryl Rogers, Cassie Proskurniak and Amanda Flett.

q (Pictured from top to bottom) L.I.F.E. Club President, Amanda Flett.

L.I.F.E. Club members (L to R): Judy Miller, Amanda Flett, Cassie Proskurniak, Cheryl Rogers, Amanda Flett and Kristy Peetso.

the annual Dixonville Sports Days event.

All funds raised go back into administering their various facilities or toward community organizations like the community school and playschool, Girl Guides, 4H groups, senior’s centre and the cemetery group.

“We are 100 percent volunteer. The only paid position is the janitor. We still pay to come into events we organize ourselves,” said Flett.

Despite the full roster, the Society has a long list of things they want to improve or expand—from updating amenities like the curling rink and campsite bathrooms, community hall kitchen, and ball diamonds to increasing the electrical capacity at the campground. For the last three years, they have partnered with the County of Northern Lights (CNL) to develop an educational

walking trail, complete with interpretive signs, through a parcel of boreal forest along the west edge of the hamlet.

“The intent of this parcel of boreal forest is to educate and provide recreational potential,” said club member Tim Klein. “Bird feeders and bird houses have been installed throughout the forest. The local school, Junior Forest Wardens, Girl Guides and birders are just some of the groups that have used the community forest.”

The club has already done a great deal in the community, in large part thanks to grants from the CNL South Recreation Board. Completed projects include building a new playground at the hall, redoing the outdoor skating rink, which they hope to pave this year for summer use and planting a Christmas tree last year that will one day be a beautiful, sustainable addition to their annual Christmas Tree Lightup event.

“Our members are given free rein to take on projects they would like to see in the community. Funding comes from government grants and from fundraising, and we vote about the funding allotment in our meetings, but if there is something they’d like to see, that’s their role,” said Flett. “And we are always, always looking for volunteers.”

For anyone looking to become involved, members meet at the hall on the first Thursday evening of the month. You can also check their Facebook page to see if there is a specific event you can donate your time toward or participate in. Because a community can never have too much heart.

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MY FAMILY AND THE FAMILIES OF MOST OF OUR MEMBERS HAVE BEEN IN THIS AREA FOR CLOSE TO 100 YEARS.

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